CAPNet Manager

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Bethesda, Maryland Full-time $139,115 – $197,200 Closes Jul 6, 2026

Summary

The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community’s mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing; identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC’s enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology.

Duties

  • Independently manage, lead, and/or oversee 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.
  • Develop and maintain policies governing the sharing of IC information across CAPNet and manage the accreditation level of the CAPNet network.
  • Approve CAPNet account requests, project documentation, and prioritize non-project requirements.
  • Identify and document trends and issues requiring attention to proactively address potential challenges.
  • Adhere to Key Limitations to Authorities, ensuring that major resource decisions, strategic direction changes, organizational-level governance decisions, final approval of program objectives, and major policy changes affecting other organizations are escalated to the appropriate leadership for final approval and implementation.
  • Plan, manage, and mitigate project risks by identifying the risk tolerances customers and other stakeholders to determine overall acceptable levels of risk; conduct risk analysis to identify and prioritize risks; characterize threats and opportunities to determine mitigation strategies.
  • Lead project teams to ensure timely project completion, applying team-building and facilitate technical requirements gathering, lead user experience requirements definition, and establish a requirements prioritization framework aligned with program objectives.
  • Lead security briefings, document decisions, escalate delays, and serve as the primary point of contact for escalated issues.
  • Coordinate with IC and congressional elements and oversee inter-agency issue resolution.
  • Define program objectives, develop roadmaps and timelines, establish governance structures, and conduct periodic program reviews with stakeholders.
  • Identify and assess program-level risks, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and verify deliverables meet required standards.
  • Coordinate conversations with IC and congressional elements, provide feedback on program management briefings, and interface with ODNI entities.
  • Provide transparent reporting to leadership and stakeholders, manage expectations and communications, and serve as the primary point of contact for escalated program issues.

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

Bachelors Degree

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 CAPNet Manager position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing; identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology. The role pays $139,115 to $197,200 per year.

Day to day, the work involves develop and maintain policies governing the sharing of IC information across CAPNet and manage the accreditation level of the CAPNet network. 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 CAPNet Manager position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations in Bethesda, Maryland, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $139,115 to $197,200 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 6, 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.

Job Details

Department Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Job Type Full-time
Location Bethesda, Maryland
Salary $139,115 – $197,200
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 6, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID 26-12990324-DNI/ICCIO
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