Foreign Engagements Officer

Foreign Engagements Officer

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): McLean, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Directorate for Mission Integration (MI) creates a consistent and holistic view of intelligence from collection to analysis and serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) principal advisor on all aspects of intelligence. MI integrates mission capabilities, informs enterprise resource and policy decisions, and ensures the delivery of timely, objective, accurate, and relevant intelligence.

Major Duties:

• Plan and perform/participate in liaison coordinated intelligence activities in partnership with the IC, U.S. Government agencies, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) elements, military, state, local, tribal, private sector partners, and foreign partners to leverage existing information sharing capabilities and align policies, standards, systems, and information. Plan, develop and communicate policies, guidelines, and procedures that support information sharing with partners (foreign, military, private sector, etc.) and provide a framework for managing the relationships between partners. Establish and effectively participate in unilateral and multilateral intelligence sharing arrangements with joint analytic units and foreign partners. Plan and manage all aspects of partner visits with leadership, to include advancing coordination with partners, developing meeting agendas, preparing leadership for meetings, developing Memorandum for Records, and monitoring the completion of follow-on actions. Participate in collaborative activities with partners and other government agencies; as requested, represent the organization in interagency working groups, and in doing so, effectively recognize, value, build, and leverage diverse and collaborative networks with these organizations. Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of interagency activities and programs by coordinating and integrating the competing requirements and priorities of multiple stakeholders to ensure their effective cooperation and collaboration. Plan, direct, and orchestrate inter-agency and cross-directorate collaboration on programs and objectives, and evaluate and assess these efforts to ensure that they are successful. Identify intelligence resource gaps that are negatively impacting analysis efforts, and in collaboration with domestic or foreign partners develop and recommend strategies and procedures that are designed to reduce these gaps. Manage and organize U.S. Government working groups, meeting, boards, and other forums to exchange information, develop recommendations, resolve issues, and implement specific policies regarding partner relations issues. Facilitate intelligence integration and effective coordination between the organization, U.S. Government agencies, and other partners, and in so doing improve leadership support, unit performance, and staff procedures. Plan, promote, and share information and knowledge within ODNI, across the IC, and with other government agencies, and in doing so, effectively recognize, value, build, and leverage diverse and collaborative networks within these organizations. Plan, develop, and present briefing papers, meeting guidance, and other related information on partner information sharing issues, partner relationships, and policies for senior leaders. Bachelors degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.

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. Extensive experience with and knowledge of the IC, intelligence policy, intelligence operations, and situational awareness. Extensive knowledge and extensive experience working with individual partners including foreign, military, federal, state, local, tribal entities, and/or private sector partners. Extensive experience and knowledge of inter-agency coordination and operations to sustain effective working relationships with other U.S. Government departments, agencies, and centers. Extensive experience and knowledge of effective working relationships with foreign governments (i.e., intelligence services, law enforcement, military, ministries, etc.) with emphasis on counterintelligence, security procedures, and official policy guidelines on relationships with foreign liaison service. Demonstrated ability to lead and support cooperative relationships within the U.S. Government and partners in protecting the U.S. and its interests abroad. Extensive knowledge of intelligence analysis, consensus building, as well as the application and integration of utilizing cooperative relationships within the IC, U.S. Government, and foreign partners in protecting the U.S. and its interest abroad. Demonstrated ability to develop effective plans for complex interagency projects, taking into account a diverse range of considerations and ensuring that the activities can be successfully completed. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters and/or complex problems, make key contributions to group efforts, and exercise appropriate leadership and initiative. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as demonstrated ability to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the development of integrated solutions and way ahead strategies. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Must have TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

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: 2026-05-06