OUSD(I&S), Policy Office, Policy Advisor

Duty Description GG-14 and highly motivated GG-13 employees (and employees at equivalent bands) will be considered.

Position Description : Serves as Policy Analyst, Policy Office, OUSD(I&S), by leading and overseeing the policy issuance process (including improvement, transformation, reporting and metrics) and advising on policy related matters for assigned portfolios, to ensure compliance with DoD, ODNI and Statutory guidance.

Policy Office efforts comply with DoDI and regulatory requirements.

Includes executing oversight duties and managing policy related correspondence / packages for various senior policy makers;

reviews pertinent information and materials and suggests courses of action. Provides collaboration across OUSD(I&S) the DIE and DSE for assigned issues and efforts, including engagements at the highest executive levels.

Conducts and / or represents OUSDI&S at DoD, IC, and inter-agency meetings and working groups to share, determine and develop appropriate programs, processes and pathways and resolve issues affecting policy.

Accomplishes assigned special projects and, based on guidance received, determines project scope, requirements, and deliverables;

reviews pertinent information and materials and suggests courses of action.

• Implements approved project plans to meet objectives; coordinates project activities; determines accuracy and relevance of information;
• identifies and solves problems arising during project execution; gives presentations and briefings; participates in project reviews;

and uses sound judgment to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations to the Policy Director and other leaders including the EXDIR.

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Desired Languages

Minimum Qualifications Required Candidates must have :

Knowledge of / experience working under DoDD , the DoD Policy Issuances Program" or similar guidance.

Experience in DoD or the IC developing and working at the headquarters level or with interaction / engagement with other DoD or IC components.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to interact with senior officials.

Broad knowledge of Intel and / or Security organizations mission portfolios

Action officer experience on programs with senior level attention

General understanding of DoD and IC hierarchies / organizations

Strong time management / prioritization skills and attention to detail

Interest in supporting a function in transition and implementing processes to support strategic vision and metrics.

The following are highly preferred :

• Policy development experience in the DoD intelligence and / or security enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern business / process improvement methods and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing innovative solutions to complex process-related challenges.

Employees at the GG-14, and highly qualified / motivated GG-13 level (and equivalent Bands) will be considered. One position available.

Conditions 1. IC employees must apply by the vacancy close date. The IC employee application should include the following :

a. A brief (two-page limit) candidate resume or biographical summary.

b. A short narrative describing the applicant's qualifications (general and specific) and interest in this joint duty rotational assignment.

2. IC employees must be nominated by their employing (home) element within 10 calendar days of the vacancy close date in order to be considered by the gaining element.

Please contact your employing element's Joint Duty Program Office for nomination procedures as some agencies may require written supervisory endorsement at the time of application.

IC Element Joint Duty Program Office contact info can be found at : Any application sent directly by an IC employee to the gaining element will not be considered.

• Other Comments 1. Mastery of the DoD and OUSD(I&S) Policy Process;
• 2. Learn the full breadth of OUSD(I&S) responsibilities, authorities and organization;
• 3. Engage with ODNI, other Deputy Under Secretariat staff and action officers;

4. Enhance leadership and networking capabilities.