Targeting Analyst.
Office of the Director of National Intelligence · McLean, VA · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Duties (maybe heading "Responsibilities"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to map content.
We have Duties (list of duties). We have Requirements (conditions of employment). We have Qualifications (knowledge, abilities). There's also Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education). There's also Additional information (job interview travel, salary determination, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations, etc.) But we must only include sections when posting has real, specific content. We should not include Pay or Schedule unless stated. There's no explicit pay or schedule. Benefits: there is a paragraph about benefits but it's generic: "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package..." It's vague but mentions benefits. It says "Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold..." This is somewhat generic but still mentions benefits. Should we include Benefits section? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state benefits in a paragraph, albeit generic. It's still stating benefits exist. So we can include a Benefits section with that paragraph.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The text includes "The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer..." that's EEO boilerplate; should be removed. Also "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." etc. Also "Reasonable Accommodations" maybe keep? It's not boilerplate? It's specific info about accommodations; could be part of Benefits or separate? Might be considered part of Benefits or general info. The instruction: remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. Reasonable Accommodations is not EEO but related to disabilities; might be kept? It's specific info. However it's also somewhat boilerplate but it's a specific process. I'd keep it as part of Benefits or maybe a separate "Accommodations" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list includes Benefits, Pay, Schedule, etc. Not Accommodations. Could fold into Benefits paragraph.
We also have "Additional information" containing interview travel, salary determination, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations, etc. Some of that is specific content. We could include a section "Additional Information" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to map content.
We have Duties (list of duties). We have Requirements (conditions of employment). We have Qualifications (knowledge, abilities). There's also Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education). There's also Additional information (job interview travel, salary determination, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations, etc.) But we must only include sections when posting has real, specific content. We should not include Pay or Schedule unless stated. There's no explicit pay or schedule. Benefits: there is a paragraph about benefits but it's generic: "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package..." It's vague but mentions benefits. It says "Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold..." This is somewhat generic but still mentions benefits. Should we include Benefits section? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state benefits in a paragraph, albeit generic. It's still stating benefits exist. So we can include a Benefits section with that paragraph.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The text includes "The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer..." that's EEO boilerplate; should be removed. Also "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." etc. Also "Reasonable Accommodations" maybe keep? It's not boilerplate? It's specific info about accommodations; could be part of Benefits or separate? Might be considered part of Benefits or general info. The instruction: remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. Reasonable Accommodations is not EEO but related to disabilities; might be kept? It's specific info. However it's also somewhat boilerplate but it's a specific process. I'd keep it as part of Benefits or maybe a separate "Accommodations" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list includes Benefits, Pay, Schedule, etc. Not Accommodations. Could fold into Benefits paragraph.
We also have "Additional information" containing interview travel, salary determination, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations, etc. Some of that is specific content. We could include a section "Additional Information" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings (e.g.) implying we can use those headings; maybe we should stick to those. However we have content like "Salary Determination" which is about pay; but we are told not to create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does state salary determination details. So we could create a Pay section with that content. Similarly, "Relocation Expenses" could be part of Benefits or maybe a separate section but not in list. Could fold into Benefits.
"Job Interview Travel" could be part of Additional Information but not a standard heading. Might be omitted? But we must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info somewhere. Could incorporate into a section like "Additional Information" but not in allowed headings. However the instruction says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't say we cannot use other headings, but suggests we should use those for section headings. It might be okay to use other headings if needed, but better to map to allowed ones.
We have: Duties -> Responsibilities. Requirements -> Requirements (conditions of employment). Qualifications -> Qualifications (knowledge, abilities, minimum qualifications). Benefits -> Benefits (including benefits description, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations). Pay -> Pay (salary determination). Schedule -> not present, so omit.
We also have "Job Interview Travel" maybe could be part of "Responsibilities"? No. Could be part of "Additional Information" but not allowed. Could be part of "Requirements"? Not really. Could be part of "Qualifications"? Not.
Maybe we can create a section "Additional Information" with heading Additional Information
even though not in examples; but the instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." implies examples, not exhaustive list. So we can use other headings as needed. Safer to include Additional Information.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, etc. Remove duplicated lines.
Let's extract content.
Duties (list):
- Perform in-depth analyses of complex and significant national, regional, and/or global issues for senior policymakers and key components in the Intelligence Community (IC), law enforcement, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
- Develop and produce a broad range of finished intelligence products in support of United States (US) foreign policy and national security interests.
- Provide leadership and expert guidance to the planning, analysis, and application of a full-range of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex analytical issues and incorporate insights and findings into well-crafted, in-depth intelligence products.
- Prepare and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues.
- Conduct and produce tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities.
- Utilize a variety of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex and significant analytic issues and incorporate insights and findings into well-crafted, sophisticated intelligence products.
- Develop and implement strategies for gathering intelligence, or historical information in support of US interests and policy objectives; cultivate and identify key internal and external sources of relevant information that meet customer and self-derived needs.
- Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broad or more strategic subject areas.
- Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.
- Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.
- Other duties, as assigned.
We need to preserve all; we can put as - items.
Requirements (conditions of employment):
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
We can list as
.
Qualifications: includes knowledge, abilities, minimum qualifications.
We have paragraphs:
"Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise."
Then a series of ability statements:
- Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue for IC consumers and policymakers at the highest levels of government.
- Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.
- Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists.
- Ability to produce analytic finished intelligence related to the subject matter issue, either as lead analyst or manager of analysts, and broad knowledge of the role of intelligence analysis within the IC.
- Ability to lead and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).
- Ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information.
- Flexibility and ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.
- Ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.
- Analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.
- Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast paced environment and ability to translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress towards meeting those goals.
- Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, in working with individuals at the highest levels of the IC and government in justifying, defending, negotiating, and resolving significant and controversial issues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and mentor junior colleagues
- Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities.
Then Minimum Qualifications:
"Experience/Education: Generally, six years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline."
"Certifications/Licenses: Depending upon assignment, may require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certification."
"Language: N/A"
We should keep that.
We should not include "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a note under Minimum Qualifications? Actually after Minimum Qualifications there is "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a instruction; maybe it's boilerplate? It's specific to application; but it's about not submitting transcripts. Could be considered part of Qualifications? It's an instruction; maybe we should keep as part of Qualifications? It's not boilerplate but it's an instruction. The instruction says remove application instructions. That is an application instruction: "Do NOT submit transcripts." So we should remove that line.
Also "Additional information JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview." That's substantive; keep.
"SALARY DETERMINATION ..." Keep.
"RELOCATION EXPENSES For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds." Keep.
"REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY." This is specific info; keep but remove the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." maybe it's instruction but it's about accommodation request; still it's an instruction. Might be considered boilerplate? It's specific to process. I'd keep the accommodation info but maybe drop the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." line as it's an instruction. However the instruction says remove application instructions. This is an instruction about where to send accommodation request; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove that sentence.
Also "The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't say we cannot use other headings, but suggests we should use those for section headings. It might be okay to use other headings if needed, but better to map to allowed ones.
We have: Duties -> Responsibilities. Requirements -> Requirements (conditions of employment). Qualifications -> Qualifications (knowledge, abilities, minimum qualifications). Benefits -> Benefits (including benefits description, relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations). Pay -> Pay (salary determination). Schedule -> not present, so omit.
We also have "Job Interview Travel" maybe could be part of "Responsibilities"? No. Could be part of "Additional Information" but not allowed. Could be part of "Requirements"? Not really. Could be part of "Qualifications"? Not.
Maybe we can create a section "Additional Information" with heading Additional Information
even though not in examples; but the instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." implies examples, not exhaustive list. So we can use other headings as needed. Safer to include Additional Information.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, etc. Remove duplicated lines.
Let's extract content.
Duties (list):
- Perform in-depth analyses of complex and significant national, regional, and/or global issues for senior policymakers and key components in the Intelligence Community (IC), law enforcement, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
- Develop and produce a broad range of finished intelligence products in support of United States (US) foreign policy and national security interests.
- Provide leadership and expert guidance to the planning, analysis, and application of a full-range of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex analytical issues and incorporate insights and findings into well-crafted, in-depth intelligence products.
- Prepare and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues.
- Conduct and produce tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities.
- Utilize a variety of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex and significant analytic issues and incorporate insights and findings into well-crafted, sophisticated intelligence products.
- Develop and implement strategies for gathering intelligence, or historical information in support of US interests and policy objectives; cultivate and identify key internal and external sources of relevant information that meet customer and self-derived needs.
- Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broad or more strategic subject areas.
- Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.
- Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.
- Other duties, as assigned.
We need to preserve all; we can put as - items.
Requirements (conditions of employment):
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
We can list as
.
Qualifications: includes knowledge, abilities, minimum qualifications.
We have paragraphs:
"Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise."
Then a series of ability statements:
- Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue for IC consumers and policymakers at the highest levels of government.
- Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.
- Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists.
- Ability to produce analytic finished intelligence related to the subject matter issue, either as lead analyst or manager of analysts, and broad knowledge of the role of intelligence analysis within the IC.
- Ability to lead and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).
- Ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information.
- Flexibility and ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.
- Ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.
- Analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.
- Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast paced environment and ability to translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress towards meeting those goals.
- Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, in working with individuals at the highest levels of the IC and government in justifying, defending, negotiating, and resolving significant and controversial issues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and mentor junior colleagues
- Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities.
Then Minimum Qualifications:
"Experience/Education: Generally, six years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline."
"Certifications/Licenses: Depending upon assignment, may require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certification."
"Language: N/A"
We should keep that.
We should not include "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a note under Minimum Qualifications? Actually after Minimum Qualifications there is "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a instruction; maybe it's boilerplate? It's specific to application; but it's about not submitting transcripts. Could be considered part of Qualifications? It's an instruction; maybe we should keep as part of Qualifications? It's not boilerplate but it's an instruction. The instruction says remove application instructions. That is an application instruction: "Do NOT submit transcripts." So we should remove that line.
Also "Additional information JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview." That's substantive; keep.
"SALARY DETERMINATION ..." Keep.
"RELOCATION EXPENSES For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds." Keep.
"REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY." This is specific info; keep but remove the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." maybe it's instruction but it's about accommodation request; still it's an instruction. Might be considered boilerplate? It's specific to process. I'd keep the accommodation info but maybe drop the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." line as it's an instruction. However the instruction says remove application instructions. This is an instruction about where to send accommodation request; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove that sentence.
Also "The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and
- items.
Requirements (conditions of employment):
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
We can list as
- .
Qualifications: includes knowledge, abilities, minimum qualifications.
We have paragraphs:
"Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise."
Then a series of ability statements:
- Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue for IC consumers and policymakers at the highest levels of government.
- Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.
- Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists.
- Ability to produce analytic finished intelligence related to the subject matter issue, either as lead analyst or manager of analysts, and broad knowledge of the role of intelligence analysis within the IC.
- Ability to lead and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).
- Ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information.
- Flexibility and ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.
- Ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.
- Analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.
- Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast paced environment and ability to translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress towards meeting those goals.
- Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, in working with individuals at the highest levels of the IC and government in justifying, defending, negotiating, and resolving significant and controversial issues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and mentor junior colleagues
- Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities.
Then Minimum Qualifications:
"Experience/Education: Generally, six years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline."
"Certifications/Licenses: Depending upon assignment, may require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certification."
"Language: N/A"
We should keep that.
We should not include "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a note under Minimum Qualifications? Actually after Minimum Qualifications there is "Education Do NOT submit transcripts." That's a instruction; maybe it's boilerplate? It's specific to application; but it's about not submitting transcripts. Could be considered part of Qualifications? It's an instruction; maybe we should keep as part of Qualifications? It's not boilerplate but it's an instruction. The instruction says remove application instructions. That is an application instruction: "Do NOT submit transcripts." So we should remove that line.
Also "Additional information JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview." That's substantive; keep.
"SALARY DETERMINATION ..." Keep.
"RELOCATION EXPENSES For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds." Keep.
"REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY." This is specific info; keep but remove the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." maybe it's instruction but it's about accommodation request; still it's an instruction. Might be considered boilerplate? It's specific to process. I'd keep the accommodation info but maybe drop the "PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION..." line as it's an instruction. However the instruction says remove application instructions. This is an instruction about where to send accommodation request; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove that sentence.
Also "The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and