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CAPNet Manager.

Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Duties

Independently manage, lead, and/or oversee complex IT projects or programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; lead the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements; ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout the life of the project.

Develop and maintain policies governing the sharing of IC information across CAPNet and manage the accreditation level of the CAPNet network.

Approve CAPNet account requests, project documentation, and prioritize non-project requirements.

Identify and document trends and issues requiring attention to proactively address potential challenges.

Adhere to Key Limitations to Authorities, ensuring that major resource decisions, strategic direction changes, organizational-level governance decisions, final approval of program objectives, and major policy changes affecting other organizations are escalated to the appropriate leadership for final approval and implementation.

Plan, manage, and mitigate project risks by identifying the risk tolerances customers and other stakeholders to determine overall acceptable levels of risk; conduct risk analysis to identify and prioritize risks; characterize threats and opportunities to determine mitigation strategies.

Lead project teams to ensure timely project completion, applying team-building and facilitate technical requirements gathering, lead user experience requirements definition, and establish a requirements prioritization framework aligned with program objectives.

Lead security briefings, document decisions, escalate delays, and serve as the primary point of contact for escalated issues.

Coordinate with IC and congressional elements and oversee inter-agency issue resolution. Define program objectives, develop roadmaps and timelines, establish governance structures, and conduct periodic program reviews with stakeholders.

Identify and assess program-level risks, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and verify deliverables meet required standards. Coordinate conversations with IC and congressional elements, provide feedback on program management briefings, and interface with ODNI entities.

Provide transparent reporting to leadership and stakeholders, manage expectations and communications, and serve as the primary point of contact for escalated program issues.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
  • Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

Mandatory Requirements

Extensive program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the Intelligence Community.

Extensive ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and have periodic contacts with other offices, supplying or seeking information on specialized and non-specialized matters; excellent use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Extensive experience in leading complex projects, managing risks, and developing project plans.

Demonstrated 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.

Extensive knowledge of one or more computer disciplines/specialties (hardware, software, networks); broad knowledge of other related disciplines.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Knowledge of one or more computer disciplines/specialties and the ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies.

Desired Requirements

One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

Two years of program or project management experience within the last five years.

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Additional information

This position aligns to the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for IT Engineers, IT Project Managers, and ISSMs. Contact ODNI HRM for more information.

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.

In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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 Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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