Director, Human Intelligence and Sensitive Activities

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is in the Excepted Service under Title 10, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Excepted Service includes all positions in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government which are specifically excepted from the competitive service by or pursuant to statute, by the President, or by the Office of Personnel Management, and which are not in the Senior Executive Service. The Director, Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and Sensitive Activities (H&SA), serves as the manager for a workforce of experts on HUMINT, Defense Cover, and sensitive activities, providing technical expertise, policy, advance solutions, and recommendations to Director for Defense Intelligence, Collections and Special Programs leadership on future initiatives and capabilities regarding these issues. Maintains frequent direct contact with senior civilian and military offices in OSW, the Services, COCOMs, the IC, other Executive Branch entities, Congress, and foreign governments to ensure timely and responsive development and execution of programs in support of the mission.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST on 11/05/2026
• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• In accordance with the provisions of ICD 601, joint duty assignments will be a prerequisite for promotion to senior civilian rank.
• To qualify, please provide a copy of your completed Joint Duty assignment SF-50 or an adjudicated IC JD Claims form.
• Initial appointee to a DISES position must serve a one-year DISES trial period, which can be served concurrently with the two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Current DCIPS employees who are in a DCIPS trial period and transfer to another DCIPS Component shall finish their trial period in the new DCIPS position.
• All Intelligence executive level positions require Joint Duty credit.
• Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position.
• Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment to another Intelligence Community component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC as long as the assignment was at the Band 3 (GS 11 to GS 13) level or above and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001.
• An external candidate will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty Credit.
• Employees without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected a waiver would be required prior to final appointment.
• IC seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
• To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES .
• Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified.
• Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).
• If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
• Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
• TQ 1 : Mastery of enterprise strategic planning; Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes; and capability modernization, with authoritative executive expertise directing and overseeing defense and national-level HUMINT programs, operational integration, and multiagency intelligence initiatives across the DoW and the broader IC.
• TQ 2 : Demonstrated ability to frame issues and prepare senior leaders for high-level DoW, IC, interagency meetings, and Congressional testimony, to improve tradecraft and integration across the DoW.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the 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.
• 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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
• DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities is required.
• Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.
• This information should be embedded within the resume.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nice To Haves

• More information regarding the Intelligence Community Civilian Joint Duty Program, can be found at: http://www.icjointduty.gov
• Employees who have previously completed a trial period in the DCIPS position shall not serve another trial period upon acceptance of or reappointment to another DCIPS position.
• The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and execution of multi-year program budgets for assigned programs as required in accordance with Department of War (DoW) Directives and Instructions.
• Developing national policy and DoW positions on a variety of related issues.
• Representing the DoW, the Secretary of War, and Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (USW(I&S) in matters assigned or as otherwise directed.
• Developing authorities, missions, policy, oversight, and guidance to the DoW and Services for assigned duty areas.
• Supervising staff of OUSW(I&S) cadres, Joint Duty Assignments, military, and contractor personnel to execute a broad portfolio of responsibilities.
• Overseeing highly sensitive, high cost or high-risk programs to include actions such as policy approval, supplemental appropriations, legal reviews, and program plans necessary to ensure successful execution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed