Summary
Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the IC in its efforts towards greater openness and accountability. CLPT leads the integration of civil liberties and privacy protections into the activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). CLPT is also responsible for institutionalizing the Principles of Transparency for the IC. CLPT also champions the Principles of Professional Ethics for the IC : Mission, Truth, Lawfulness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence and Diversity.
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Execute the Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) duties as they relate to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and across the Intelligence Community (IC). Analyze, evaluate, and inform findings, conclusions and policy recommendations relating to or impacting civil liberties and privacy. Identify and address civil liberties and privacy issues impacting ODNI and IC policies, programs, and activities. Conduct civil liberties assessments and provide structured recommendations for policies, procedures, and standards of operations. Develop competencies, draft guidance, and establish safeguards to ensure the protection of civil liberties and privacy is appropriately incorporated in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and activities of the ODNI. Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements relating to civil liberties issues. Review and assess complaints of possible civil liberties abuses regarding the administration of ODNI programs and operations, investigate any such complaints or information, and formulate strategies to address complaints. Collaborate and liaise with the Civil Liberties Protection Officer, senior ODNI officials, and other key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive awareness of status and/or changes to policies, procedures, and standards to protect civil liberties. Evaluate processes and procedures to ensure personal information contained in a Privacy Act system of records is handled in full compliance with fair information practices. Assist with policy development, clarification, and privacy protection implementation initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other IC policies. Establish advocacy initiatives to stay abreast of current policies, strategic planning initiatives, and civil liberties protection legislation. Represent CLPT at meeting, conferences, and other public fora to exchange knowledge and encourage collaboration regarding civil liberties issues.
Job Requirements
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. OR Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity* The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements: Thorough knowledge of federal civil liberties statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the IC, law enforcement, and counterterrorism information sharing and privacy issues. Thorough knowledge of international, state, and local civil liberties issues, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information and database technologies that may implicate privacy protections. Ability to display organizational and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities. Close familiarity with the Privacy Act, Privacy Policy and Law, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and requirement associated with Personally Identifying Information (PII), as well as IC guidelines and procedures for protecting U.S. Person information. At least one year of progressively responsible protection of civil liberties and privacy professional experience comparable to next lower level in this occupation and a Bachelor's Degree.
Education
Bachelor's degree