Principal Advisor to the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO)
Position Overview
The Principal Advisor to the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO) serves as a senior advisor supporting executive decision-making, strategic planning, and enterprise coordination across the Intelligence Community. The Principal Advisor is entrusted with the authority, access, and responsibility necessary to synchronize priorities, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure the successful execution of IC CIO-directed initiatives and deliverables.
Responsibilities
Executive Advisory Support
- Serve as a senior trusted advisor to the IC CIO and senior leadership on enterprise IT strategy, governance, modernization initiatives, risk management, and operational priorities impacting mission delivery.
- Provide strategic recommendations and analysis to support executive decision-making and organizational objectives.
Strategy and Priorities Execution
- Translate IC CIO guidance and mission priorities into actionable plans, implementation roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
- Establish milestones and success measures to track progress against strategic objectives.
- Monitor execution and provide recommendations to ensure alignment with IC CIO priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Integration
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including mission owners, business functions, security organizations, acquisition teams, and partner organizations.
- Align requirements, facilitate collaboration, resolve issues, and promote integrated outcomes across stakeholder groups.
Governance and Decision Support
- Develop, prepare, and staff executive-level decision packages, briefings, recommendations, and supporting materials.
- Manage action items, decisions, and follow-up activities resulting from governance bodies, leadership forums, and executive meetings through completion.
Portfolio and Program Performance Support
- Monitor initiative and program performance across cost, schedule, and scope.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact execution.
- Recommend mitigation strategies and support corrective actions to maintain progress toward objectives.
Resource and Acquisition Advisory
- Support resource planning, investment prioritization, and strategic decision-making.
- Advise on acquisition approaches, vendor engagement activities, and opportunities for enterprise efficiencies, including procurement and licensing initiatives.
Communications and Coordination
- Ensure timely and accurate communication of IC CIO priorities, decisions, and expectations.
- Coordinate inputs for reports, audits, executive updates, and other senior-level communications as required.
Required Qualifications
- Experience serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership on enterprise IT strategy, governance, and modernization initiatives.
- Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps, investment plans, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience supporting IC, DoD, or Federal IT governance, policy, and compliance processes, including capital planning, risk management, and ATO/reciprocity concepts.
- Active security clearance required TS/Poly (level determined by contract requirements).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement efforts, briefing senior executives, and aligning organizations toward common objectives.
- Experience developing decision-quality materials, including strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings, and executive action tracking.
- Experience overseeing or guiding portfolio and program performance, resource planning, acquisition and procurement strategy, vendor management, and enterprise licensing concepts.
Education and Experience
Master's Degree or higherin Business or a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) discipline and six (6) years of experience; OR
Bachelor's Degree in Business or a STEM discipline and eight (8) years of experience.
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Mission One – Where People Matter
As a national security, information technology, and intelligence-focused organization at Mission One, we seek to push the boundaries of innovation to produce cutting-edge defense and intelligence tools that address current and emerging national security threats.
Our expertise in defense contracting allows us to harness the transformative power of advanced technology. Through this combination, we bring situational awareness to the next level, forging intelligent support capabilities and fortifying critical infrastructure like never before. Working closely with esteemed government partners, we tackle constantly evolving security challenges head-on. Our secure and scalable solutions instill unwavering safety and resilience in our nation.
Careers at Mission One
To explore career opportunities with Mission One, simply send our team your most up-to-date resume and highlight your interests and areas of expertise. If your skills and interests align with our openings, our team will reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities.
Key Considerations for a Career in National Security
Meeting Qualifications
Joining a team that contributes to national security efforts typically requires meeting specific qualifications, such as educational background, security clearances, and relevant experience. Each organization or agency may have its own specific requirements and application processes.
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Working in national security allows you to have a direct impact on the protection and well-being of your country and its citizens. Your efforts can help prevent potential threats and contribute to the safety and security of your nation.
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Collaborative Work Environment
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Job Security
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Commitment to Ethical Practices
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