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IARPA Deputy Director
Organization Office of the Director of National IntelligenceLocation Bethesda, United StatesPosted 18 May 2026Deadline 2 Jun 2026
Program Management
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Mandatory Requirements: Demonstrated success in senior leadership roles in government. Strong leadership and management skills as demonstrated by effective management of a complex organization in strategic business policies and workforce dimensions. Superior ability to manage and motivate subordinate personnel, encouraging and rewarding the application of increased skill, expertise and collaboration across all occupations in the work unit, to include subordinate managers and supervisors. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build and foster networks within and outside the IC, earn and maintain credibility and trust from senior leadership and subordinates, shape and influence the strategic directions of stakeholders and agency oversight. Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to collect, filter, and synthesize data inputs into clear, logical, and concise products for consumption by audiences of widely varying technical sophistication, as well as the ability to mentor others in the art of cogent written communications and archival record-keeping. Extensive knowledge and experience with Research and Development (R&D) acquisitions, with thorough understanding of FAR and non-FAR-based acquisition policies and procedures Extensive knowledge of the IC, mission, objectives, policies, R&D needs and authorities; especially those that pertain to advanced R&D efforts. Ph.D. in a science, technical, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline. Desired Requirements: Proven programmatic expertise demonstrated by effective execution and delivery on a program with a well-articulated program plan having clear and measurable milestones and metrics. Awareness of the technical capabilities in industry, national labs and academia that could be brought to bear on IC R&D challenges. Successful record of addressing difficult or complex personnel, technical, and resource issues; with sensitivity to personnel policies and practice. Superior skill in working with multiple Intelligence Community agencies. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and 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. ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.
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