Duties

Serve as the key focal point for the IC in developing intelligence support strategies to senior policymaker initiatives on intra-Asian issues under the guidance of NIM-SA and working closely with NIM-EA and other relevant members of NIMC.

Assist the NIM-SA in the development and implementation of a unifying intelligence plan for intra-Asian strategic issues, partnering with NIM-EA, IC functional managers, program managers, combatant commands, and others as appropriate across the IC to address the issues that impact across Asia and support increased senior policymaker priorities for integrating South and East Asia.

Assist the NIM-SA in determining the state of collection, analysis, or intelligence operations resource gaps focused on intra-Asian issues as outlined in the newly updated South Asia UIS.

Organize and run intra-agency groups focused on intra-Asian issues as appropriate and necessary based on mission management requirements and to support senior policy meetings on intra-Asian issues.

Work with IC elements and fellow NIM offices to identify new ways to better integrate the work of the IC on intra-Asian issues and develop or enhance relevant communities of interest.

Inform IC-level analytic production strategies to ensure that major shortfalls on intra-Asian regional issues are being addressed either as a community or by individual analytics.

Evaluate and determine the state of analysis by assessment of the quality of analysis and partner with appropriate NIC colleagues to ensure competitive and alternative analysis is conducted on high-priority intra-Asian topics.

Coordinate and integrate interagency and cross-directorate collaboration on programs and objectives; evaluate and assess these efforts to ensure their success.

Lead the development and preparation of internal and external memoranda, tasking responses, talking points, and other correspondence, to include policy analysis documents in response to tasking from ODNI leadership and USG policymakers related to intra-Asian security issues as well as broader areas of interest to NIM-SA.

Brief senior IC leadership, Department of Defense, members of Congress, policy makers, and other major stakeholders as necessary regarding IC support and capabilities on intra-Asian issues, initiatives, challenges and opportunities.

Represent NIM-SA at internal and external meetings and conferences on national intelligence and policy development related to intra-Asian issues as well as other areas as required.

Oversee to drive success for the collaboration effort.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

A complete application must include:
a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.
b. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required in the cover letter if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
c. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number on each document submitted.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. SF-50: Current or former Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
f. APPLICANTS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AGENCY: Must provide a written statement they understand that, if selected for a position with ODNI, they are leaving the competitive service voluntarily to accept an appointment in the excepted service.

Qualifications

Subject matter expertise on Intra-Asian intelligence issues (e.g., India-China conflicts, Chinese influence in South Asia).

Extensive knowledge of the Intelligence Community and its components, missions, and interrelationships.

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead senior-level intra-agency teams to achieve decisive results.

Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.

Demonstrated managerial expertise, including the ability to develop near- and long-term strategies, set goals, establish metrics, and measure progress.

Excellent intrapersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to conceptualize and lead complex projects with little supervision and to manage multiple, competing priorities.

Excellent critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of leadership.

Desired Requirements

Experience with multiple intelligence source disciplines.

Experience with Department of Defense and military entities.

Additional information

***THIS IS A STAFF RESERVE TERM-LIMITED POSITION***
Staff reserve appointments are term-limited appointments of one year, with a possible renewal of up to one year not to
exceed a cumulative total of two years of service.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant's personal expense.

Salary Determination:
- The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to the individual. A selected ODNI candidate or other Federal Government candidate will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade and salary.
- For a selected non-Federal Government candidate, salary will be established within the salary range listed above, based on education and experience.

Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION ABOVE.

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