What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intelligence Educator. position at Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
Duties
Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a quality organizational training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees.
Evaluate, examine, and conduct in-depth analysis of current and future training development needs based upon an understanding of current employee skills, future skill needs, skill gaps, and mitigation strategies to address gaps, plan and implement initiatives, and define the direction of future training development.
Identify courses and training programs that are relevant to the organization's mission and make this information available to employees.
Oversee the development, identification, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of courses, workshops, conferences, database training, systems training, and meetings that meet the needs of employees.
Support employee efforts to meet Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by scheduling courses based on an understanding of the key functions of the organization, and desired levels of performance for personnel to qualify/certify to perform in their positions.
Provide support to training program developers by applying detailed knowledge of the work and mission of the organization to produce training materials that may include organization-specific scenarios, case studies, supporting documentation, and other products that are used to create relevant and effective training materials.
Identify, evaluate, and select vendors to develop training programs that meet the needs of employees and provide direction, guidance, and feedback to these individuals to ensure that the programs they develop are effective.
Develop and continually expand personal expertise on the training and development needs of employees and achieve a reputation as a subject matter expert
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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]).
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 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.
Extensive knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the larger Intelligence Community (IC) mission, operations, tradecraft,
and capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend
appropriate courses, programs, and solutions to develop required workforce skills and abilities.
Extensive knowledge and experience in applying adult learning principles and methodologies to the design and/or selection of courses.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as
demands change.
Demonstrated ability to work productively in a fluid environment with changing requirements and priorities; ability to support group decisions and solicit
opinions from coworkers.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on senior-level
guidance.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior
colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem solving skills.
Knowledge of COTR concepts and principles.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional 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
A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
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 Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified 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 accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.
Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a quality organizational training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees.
Evaluate, examine, and conduct in-depth analysis of current and future training development needs based upon an understanding of current employee skills, future skill needs, skill gaps, and mitigation strategies to address gaps, plan and implement initiatives, and define the direction of future training development.
Identify courses and training programs that are relevant to the organization's mission and make this information available to employees.
Oversee the development, identification, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of courses, workshops, conferences, database training, systems training, and meetings that meet the needs of employees.
Support employee efforts to meet Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by scheduling courses based on an understanding of the key functions of the organization, and desired levels of performance for personnel to qualify/certify to perform in their positions.
Provide support to training program developers by applying detailed knowledge of the work and mission of the organization to produce training materials that may include organization-specific scenarios, case studies, supporting documentation, and other products that are used to create relevant and effective training materials.
Identify, evaluate, and select vendors to develop training programs that meet the needs of employees and provide direction, guidance, and feedback to these individuals to ensure that the programs they develop are effective.
Develop and continually expand personal expertise on the training and development needs of employees and achieve a reputation as a subject matter expert
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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]).
- 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.
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 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.
Extensive knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the larger Intelligence Community (IC) mission, operations, tradecraft,
and capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend
appropriate courses, programs, and solutions to develop required workforce skills and abilities.
Extensive knowledge and experience in applying adult learning principles and methodologies to the design and/or selection of courses.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as
demands change.
Demonstrated ability to work productively in a fluid environment with changing requirements and priorities; ability to support group decisions and solicit
opinions from coworkers.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on senior-level
guidance.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior
colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem solving skills.
Knowledge of COTR concepts and principles.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional 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
A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
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 Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified 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 accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.