What are the responsibilities and job description for the Action Group Staff Officer position at EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS STAFF?
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Executive Operations Staff (EOS) spearheads all high-level activities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) & Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI). Led by exceptional officers in a fast-paced environment, this group manages travel, senior-level meetings official functions, protocol events & executive correspondence. EOS experts also provide cutting-edge business analytics support for all facets of mission.
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]).
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Basic analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendations.
Basic ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, and proactively manage competing priorities under strict deadlines.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain professional networks across organizational boundaries to exert influence.
The officer will process incoming and outgoing correspondence ensuring high quality, timeliness, and conformance with regulations and policies.
They will maintain standard operating procedures for tasking, coordination, formats, and document control.
The officer will assign action items to appropriate ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) elements, log and track task status, negotiate extensions to deadlines, anticipate impediments to successful and timely responses.
The officer will ensure proper handling of highly classified and limited distribution materials, and perform security control officer functions as required.
They will work with ODNI senior staff to build read-ahead materials and briefing books to prepare the DNI and PDDNI for meetings with the President of the United States, cabinet-level policymakers, and world leaders.
AG officers will conduct outreach and training activities to assist ODNI personnel in their efforts to respond to taskings and prepare staff packages and correspondence for ODNI senior leadership.
The officer will establish and manage liaison relationships with ODNI component offices, IC agencies, and other U.S. organizations.
Qualifications:
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONSAll 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.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Basic analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendations.
Basic ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, and proactively manage competing priorities under strict deadlines.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain professional networks across organizational boundaries to exert influence.
Responsibilities:
EOS's Action Group (AG) is seeking a dynamic, officer to work in a fast-paced national security environment. AG provides support to the DNI and PDDNI for task management, information management, and executive support. AG serves as the central point of contact, coordination, and control for correspondence and other communications for mission and support activities.The officer will process incoming and outgoing correspondence ensuring high quality, timeliness, and conformance with regulations and policies.
They will maintain standard operating procedures for tasking, coordination, formats, and document control.
The officer will assign action items to appropriate ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) elements, log and track task status, negotiate extensions to deadlines, anticipate impediments to successful and timely responses.
The officer will ensure proper handling of highly classified and limited distribution materials, and perform security control officer functions as required.
They will work with ODNI senior staff to build read-ahead materials and briefing books to prepare the DNI and PDDNI for meetings with the President of the United States, cabinet-level policymakers, and world leaders.
AG officers will conduct outreach and training activities to assist ODNI personnel in their efforts to respond to taskings and prepare staff packages and correspondence for ODNI senior leadership.
The officer will establish and manage liaison relationships with ODNI component offices, IC agencies, and other U.S. organizations.
Salary : $85,447