What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Outreach Officer. position at Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
Duties
Organize public outreach events for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), and other ODNI senior leadership.
Manage relationships with host organizations, identifying external relation requirements and coordinating with the appropriate ODNI components on the recommendation, planning, and execution of events; ensure principals have necessary information to prepare for events.
Maintain productive working relationships with staff in other communications organizations in the Intelligence Community (IC), and, as appropriate, community leaders, policy groups, and/or concerned constituencies to provide information about ODNI mission, programs, and activities.
Develop and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods; based on assignment, methods may include Town Halls, roundtables, ODNI senior principal speeches and Congressional testimony, workforce memorandums, ODNI brochures and publications, press releases, questions and answers (Q&A) and frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents, Internet and web 2.0 communications, and/or video presentations.
Manage and synchronize ODNI public outreach activities with internal communications and media relations activities to ensure comprehensive distribution of key information to relevant audiences and stakeholders.
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]).
Thorough knowledge of the ODNI, IC, Congress, and the overall national security apparatus.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with different levels of comprehension of ODNI's mission, vision and goals.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and to develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials.
Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.
Ability to develop innovative and flexible solutions that result in the identification of new or innovative ways to handle unfamiliar or complex problems, make contributions to group efforts, and take initiative.
Ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as the ability to integrate and build upon various opinions.
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 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_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 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.
Organize public outreach events for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), and other ODNI senior leadership.
Manage relationships with host organizations, identifying external relation requirements and coordinating with the appropriate ODNI components on the recommendation, planning, and execution of events; ensure principals have necessary information to prepare for events.
Maintain productive working relationships with staff in other communications organizations in the Intelligence Community (IC), and, as appropriate, community leaders, policy groups, and/or concerned constituencies to provide information about ODNI mission, programs, and activities.
Develop and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods; based on assignment, methods may include Town Halls, roundtables, ODNI senior principal speeches and Congressional testimony, workforce memorandums, ODNI brochures and publications, press releases, questions and answers (Q&A) and frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents, Internet and web 2.0 communications, and/or video presentations.
Manage and synchronize ODNI public outreach activities with internal communications and media relations activities to ensure comprehensive distribution of key information to relevant audiences and stakeholders.
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.
Thorough knowledge of the ODNI, IC, Congress, and the overall national security apparatus.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with different levels of comprehension of ODNI's mission, vision and goals.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and to develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials.
Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.
Ability to develop innovative and flexible solutions that result in the identification of new or innovative ways to handle unfamiliar or complex problems, make contributions to group efforts, and take initiative.
Ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as the ability to integrate and build upon various opinions.
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 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_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 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.