Director, Human Intelligence and Sensitive Activities
Listed on 2026-10-20
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IT/Tech
Information Security & Data Protection
- Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Department: Department of Defense
- Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
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.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
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 & EducationThere is no education requirement for this position.
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $186207 - $228000/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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