It’s an impossible job, and perhaps it was meant to be.
The Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) has “responsibility for security classification, safeguarding and declassification policy and oversight throughout the Executive Branch of the United States Government.” Ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound is preferred but not required.
Except for the last part, that is the job description that was posted online yesterday as the search for a new ISOO Director commenced in earnest.
Bill Leonard, the highly regarded current Director, announced his retirement last month, to the surprise and dismay of many.
See the Job Announcement for the position of ISOO Director.
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