Intelligence Educator
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Summary
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI’s) vision & direction to the ODNI enterprise providing elite support services including synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, & cross-functional issues that enable the ODNI mission. COO oversees most ODNI business operations, including executive support, human resources, security, facilities, continuity, governance, policies, & information management.
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
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.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
How You Will Be Evaluated
You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Required Documents
- A complete application package must include: a.
- RESUME: Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length.
- Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration.
- Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.
- You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week.
- We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated.
- Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). b.
- ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above).
- By submitting your responses to these 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]). c.
- COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. d.
- POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. e.
- CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
- If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. f.
- WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
- Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
About this role
The Intelligence Educator position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations is based in McLean, Virginia. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision & direction to the ODNI enterprise providing elite support services including synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, & cross-functional issues that enable the ODNI mission. The role pays $143,913 to $187,093 per year.
Day to day, the work involves plan, develop, implement, and maintain a quality organizational training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Intelligence Educator position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations in McLean, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $143,913 to $187,093 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in McLean, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.