The directive generally includes temporary restrictions against such employment for 30 month, along with some permanent restrictions. Image: YuryKara/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffThe Office of the Director of National Intelligence has issued new policies to intelligence community employees on the restrictions applying to employment with foreign governments and associated entities after federal employment.
“While some post-service employment by former IC employees may advance U.S. national security interests, or, even if neutral with regard to U.S. national security, provide an overall benefit by promoting U.S. values or other interests more generally, other types of service may threaten U.S. national security by providing foreign governments with access to the experience and expertise of former U.S. intelligence employees that can be used for purposes that are inconsistent with U.S. values and interests. This policy, and its subsequent implementation by the IC, responds to those concerns,” the ODNI said.
As specified by the 2022 and 2023 intelligence authorization laws, the directive generally includes temporary restrictions against such employment for 30 month, along with a permanent restriction against employment by the People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Cuba, and Syrian Arab Republic, and/or their associated entities.
Waivers can be granted on a case by case basis. For waivers of the temporary restriction, the employment activities must be deemed necessary to advance the national security interests of the United States. Permanent restrictions can be waived only on a determination that not granting the waiver would result in a grave detrimental impact to current or future intelligence operations of the United States.
Requests for waivers would have to be submitted to the ODNI by the individual’s most recent IC employer.
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