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Summary The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in our employees. This position gives you the chance to do what all of those movie producers and writers wish they could - tell the Intelligence Community story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward thinking communicators to develop and deliver our story to a wide range of audiences. Responsibilities ODNI SPECIAL HIRING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY This position is being offered under the ODNI's Special Hiring Program (SHP). If selected for this position, the successful candidate can elect to on-board with ODNI and perform duties at the unclassified level while security and medical screenings are in process for the permanent cadre or cleared staff reserve position. The successful candidate will receive two Conditional Offers of Employment (COEs). COE packet #1 will be an offer of a permanent cadre or cleared staff reserve position. COE packet #2 will be an offer to participate in the SHP as a term-limited staff reserve employee, authorized to work on unclassified work only. Participation in the SHP program is not to exceed one-year or the completion of onboarding with ODNI as a cleared permanent cadre or staff reserve employee, whichever comes first. Research topics, conduct interviews, write news, feature and explanatory articles for ODNI publications, ODNI websites and blogs to facilitate understanding of the ODNI's mission, goals, and strategies to the ODNI and Intelligence Community workforces, respectively. Develop and produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials. Capture still imagery using professional journalism industry standard digital cameras. Write and edit workforce messages, articles, and communication materials for the ODNI and IC workforce in support of providing timely, relevant, and important information to the ODNI and Intelligence Community (IC) workforces to facilitate understanding of the ODNI's mission, vision, and goals. Assist in developing and producing content for new and emerging communication vehicles, such as social media sites and online publications to ensure that key information is communicated to all members of the IC. Coordinate with appropriate ODNI staff officials to obtain, review, and when necessary, improve the effectiveness of information to be communicated to the ODNI and IC audiences. Cultivate collaborative relationships of mutual support with internal communications officers and public affairs staffs at each of the 18 intelligence agencies and components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, or four years of photojournalism experience, which may consist of any combination of job relevant post-secondary education including accredited college, technical training, military service and practical experience. Experience using digital photography, which includes the use of professional journalism industry standard digital cameras to capture still imagery, documenting both controlled and uncontrolled action; an understanding of the principles of layout and design of photographic projects using industry standard software and hardware for layout, editing and producing final, edited multimedia projects. Experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide. Experience with writing for the web such as social media. Proven communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to produce concise and properly-edited products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas under strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as work independently, in a small team, and in a larger environment. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop recommendations and solutions. Direct experience managing small and large-scale multi-media projects. Basic ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office. Proven ability to interact with senior officials, to build and sustain professional networks in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, and to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines. TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. Education Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.