Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.
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Qualifications: FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Mandatory Requirements: Superior ability to manage complex engineering/construction facilities projects, architecture studies and projects, and building operations as well as the ability to oversee the management of multiple facilities maintenance and operations. Superior ability to plan, organize, and direct facility construction projects, budgets, leases, expenditures, maintenance, and repairs to buildings. Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction specifications, and other facilities documents, and make informed decisions regarding the interpretations of this information. Expert knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life/Safety 101 Code, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA),safety measures, and Architectural/Engineering Codes. Expert knowledge of Congressional and OMB information needs and reporting requirements, capital projects, policies, processes, and procedures, as well as expert knowledge of space management, programming, building design, construction, and maintenance. Expert knowledge of Computer Automated Facility Management Systems as well as Building Automated Systems for multi-site locations. Superior ability to develop financial forecasts, conduct analysis, and lead facility projects concerning space management, design, bids, awards, construction, occupancy, and warranty within the ODNI. Superior communication, interpersonal, networking, and analytical skills; superior ability to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and superior ability to work effectively, independently, and also in a collaborative environment. Superior oral and written communication skills including an expert ability to tailor ideas, explanations, presentations, briefings, and concepts to all levels of management Superior interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, including ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment using creative problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering/construction facilities programs with experience in architecture studies, facilities management, and building operations and emphasis on Military Construction Program (MILCON) execution. Expert knowledge of Department of War, Congressional and OMB information needs and reporting requirements, capital projects, policies, processes, and procedures, as well as extensive knowledge of space management, programming, building design, construction, and maintenance. Desired Requirements: Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the same or a related field.
How to Apply: We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Application Deadline: 2026-04-03