Contracting Officer

Summary The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps. Current ODNI Cadre employees must apply via JobsDNI. Failure to apply via JobsDNI will result in your application being removed from consideration. Duties The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads IC-wide efforts to develop, determine, and present the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence. The IC CFO also leads IC resource, performance, and financial management as well as procurement oversight and facilities activities. Additionally, IC CFO, through the CFE, provides oversight of ODNI resources, managing formulation, justification, execution, contracts, manpower, financial audits, and ODNI budget matters in coordination with the IC, OMB, DoW, and Congress. The IC CFO serves as the single point of integration for all performance- and budget-related activities across the 18 NIP elements. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Advisor on matters pertaining to day-to-day operations and the full life-cycle of contracting from planning and execution to contract administration and support of core mission functions. Lead efficient organizational operations and institute effective contracting principles, techniques, and procedures by comprehension of Agency strategic vision. Lead detailed cost and price analysis of contract requirements to provide expertise and guidance to top management. Provide the development of alternatives to produce best value supplies and services. Exercise technical and administrative supervision over a team of contract specialists; ensure contracting programs meet requirements based on a comprehensive knowledge of the full scope of contracting laws, regulations, and policies. Direct performance of all contract administration to include critical review of proposed changes; ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions; resolving delays and disputes; and ensuring contract completeness in preparation for contract closeout. Serve as a Contracting Officer in managing competitive, non-competitive and independent contracts supporting the execution of efforts, including competitive and non-competitive source solicitation and selection; preparation, negotiation, and award of contracts through various methods of negotiation. Collaboratively work with Program Managers to plan, develop and establish acquisition strategies for each program, emphasizing flexibility while ensuring sufficient rigor to enable program success. Advise Program Managers in resolving complex procurement issues including transfer and disposition of United States Government and intellectual property, data rights, export control concerns, organizational conflict of interest concerns, sub-contract issues, and unique provisions in the case of consortia or partnership arrangements such as foreign access to technology. Build and maintain current and relevant knowledge and expertise on contracts, grants, consortia partnerships, prize competitions, and other mechanisms to support programs where innovative or special contractual arrangements are desired. Evaluate contractor performa…

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