IC Security Officer

Description:

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.

Requirements:

Knowledge of general security administration programs and mastery of one or more security specialties (e.g. sensitive compartmented information, personnel security, technical security, operations security).

Knowledge of IC, CIA, and ODNI security regulations, policies, and procedures in order to address and resolve ODNI security issues, violations, and questions.

Basic ability to develop and effectively manage a complex security program, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and manage and mitigate risks.

Program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct security program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of ODNI's security programs.

Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Basic ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills.

Basic ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on security programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Basic ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions, and integrate and build upon varied opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.