Mcd Mission Program Manager for Security-focused IT - Bethesda, United States - US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

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Bethesda, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Mission Capabilities Directorate (MCD) brings together the enabling technology programs and initiatives for the NCSC. MCD addresses mission requirements, while improving flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. Its responsibilities span trusted workforce, operations collaboration, screening and vetting, and critical infrastructure protection.

MCD is seeking outstanding leaders to join our team of Mission Program Managers who identify and develop in-demand mission solutions on behalf of the Counterintelligence (CI) and Security community.

MCD/PMs are leaders - they support the U.S.

Government-wide CI and Security mission by delivering innovative systems and integrated capabilities that allow USG partners to more effectively their executive their duties.

MCD PMs require familiarity with IT competencies, must have outstanding communication, briefing, and efficient management skills, and must be able to negotiate interagency agreements for data and information sharing.

MCD PMs are responsible for the success of one or more IT projects - which may include one or more of the following systems: Scattered Castles, Continuous Evaluation, Annual Vetting, Common Technology, CITADEL, FOGLIFT, and more.

MCD PM responsibilities include:

Provide leadership and/or oversight to 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.

Lead and guide the resolution of issues in project plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of customer requirements and information on project cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates; participate in budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies for future projects.

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to project implementation and quality assurance by effectively evaluating and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance, assessing variances from the plan, and overseeing the execution of necessary corrective actions; lead project performance reviews and control gates, gather important information, and make authoritative decisions about required next steps; oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate project documentation.

Manage the expectations of senior-level customers and ensure the delivery of quality products and services; lead the examination of project successes and failures and develop solutions to improve products and services.

Oversee the work of team members; monitor work activities to ensure counterintelligence and security policies and procedures are followed; provide help or assistance to team members or others when needed; communicate needs and requirements to project team members.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
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 twoyear trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Requirements:

Minimum of ten years' experience in the personnel security business to include case processing fundamentals for federal investigations and adjudications.

Familiarization with the Federal Government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 effort, and the business transformation efforts related to it.

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, technology management, or equivalent.
Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop nonlinear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the Intelligence Community.
Expert knowledge of one or more computer disciplines/specialties (hardware, software, networks); broad knowledge of other related disciplines.
Expert experience in providing leadership, oversight, and guidance to the effective management of complex projects; in managing and mitigating risks, assessing customer requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive project plans; in estimating costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirements.
Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences inc