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Summary The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S. Responsibilities The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Center for Security Evaluation (CSE) represents the Intelligence Community (IC) in advising the Department of State (DoS) in the design, planning, and construction of overseas diplomatic facilities. Within CSE, the group provides overall management of the corporate activities that support functions at critical technical threat posts, and projects with critical interest to the USG. The group also evaluates the effectiveness of security countermeasures at these posts. Manage a portfolio of security issues and projects associated with the construction of the critical posts and others as deemed necessary, to include physical security, procedural security, transit security, and the transportation and handling of classified material. Lead security project management initiatives, develop and implement policies, and monitor security documentation for the group projects to ensure DoS and IC compliance with international agreements and construction requirements for China and other critical construction projects. Provide leadership and expert counterintelligence guidance to the planning, analysis, and application of a full range of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex CI issues as they relate to diplomatic facilities abroad. Lead and oversee the security planning and management for the construction of United States (US) diplomatic facilities abroad in critical threat environments and for domestic facilities requiring high levels of security to ensure that technical, physical, procedural, and transit security elements are successfully addressed. Lead, plan, coordinate, and provide direction to Department of State (DoS) planning and construction teams, domestic construction teams, technical security staffs, and general contractor security staffs to ensure adherence to construction plans. Lead, plan, and direct the development and review of security plans, procedures, and countermeasures for on-going and proposed projects in the areas of domestic and overseas building construction and transportation issues. Oversee the identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks in dynamic and unpredictable construction projects. Lead the planning and execution of construction security plans in compliance with DoS, Intelligence Community (IC), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) security requirements. Lead, plan, and facilitate construction coordination and issue resolution meetings to ensure that IC best-practice methodologies are implemented in the construction of US diplomatic facilities abroad. Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of meetings with senior ODNI officials to provide security status reports and structured recommendations for improving ODNI's effectiveness in providing security for current facility construction projects in critical threat environments. Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with security colleagues, IC security experts, senior Foreign Service staff, construction personnel, and ODNI management to provide security briefings, status reports and structured recommendations regarding the security of construction projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. OR Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. No Temporary Promotion Opportunity The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Expert knowledge of domestic IC and DoS overseas building operations and diplomatic security systems, standards, and requirements, including technical, physical, procedural, transit security elements, and technical security countermeasures. Expert knowledge of construction security policies related to domestic and DoS overseas facilities, including superior ability to manage, analyze, and synthesize classified material regarding security standards, policies and procedures. Superior foreign field experience in security, program management, and/or other IC security activities as well as availability for foreign and domestic travel. Superior ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Superior 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. Expert knowledge of physical security in an overseas diplomatic environment and of overseas construction security standards (OSPB and IC Directives). Expert knowledge of IC components, security programs, processes, practices, and methodologies, as well as expert knowledge of how physical and technical security is incorporated into US facilities both domestic overseas. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on security programs and issues; superior ability to tactfully express ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Education Bachelor's Degree. Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary. Other Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNIDiversityWMA@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. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.