Director Office of Collections Research

ODNI established the Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) in response to increasing demand for improved intelligence on the application of disruptive technologies and related global supply chains. Improved IC posture in this area is critical to enabling the whole-of-government response that maintains United States' economic and technological competitive advantage and ensures U.S. access to goods and services central to its national security.

**Qualifications:**
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Mandatory Requirements: Superior expertise in research and development in at least one science and technology area(s) relevant to the office mission. Expert at developing and executing research programs with metrics, milestones, testing, and evaluation leading to new capabilities. Master's degree in the sciences or engineering, and 10 years of experience Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to build and foster networks within and outside the IC as well as earn and maintain credibility and trust from senior leadership and subordinates. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey new complex technologies and their benefits to scientific and non-scientific audiences. Experience with contract administration, acquisition lifecycle and documentation, fiscal management, and budget execution for the purpose of program planning and administration. Superior ability to effectively direct tasking, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel. Desired Requirements: Doctorate degree in the sciences or engineering. Expert knowledge of the IC's mission, objectives, organization, and current intelligence analysis issues and functions. Awareness of the technical capabilities in industry, national labs and academia that could be brought to bear on IC R&D challenges. Experience as an Approving Official and as a Source Selection Authority. Demonstrated expertise in contract administration, fiscal management, and budget execution for the purpose of program planning and administration Current active Top-Secret clearance with a Polygraph or have held one within the past 2 years.