The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.

Duties

Lead productive, substantive, and persistent engagements with stakeholders and mission partners across the counterterrorism, counterproliferation, and CBRN defense communities, maintaining a strong understanding of capabilities and challenges. Lead, plan, and prepare briefings, reports, and presentations to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and senior US Government agency officials in a manner that meets their specified requirements. Provide expert analysis and recommendations that ensure IC strategic plans and programs align with policy objectives. Lead and oversee the planning and completion of assessments to evaluate IC progress towards mission and enterprise objectives and determine how well the IC is postured for future environments. Conduct assessments to capture IC progress towards mission and enterprise objectives and assess how well the IC is postured for future environments. Manage a team to ensure a full range of understanding of customer requirements related to assigned missions and ensure these requirements have been conveyed to and coordinated with the ODNI and the IC. Enhance interoperability and collaboration across counter-WMD analytic, collection, S&T, and mission management components. Develop integrated IC strategies for WMD-CT mission areas. Assess progress against strategic goals and provide recommendations on risk. Lead the development of innovative solutions that leverage new technologies and intelligence capabilities in response to priority WMD-CT needs. Advise and engage senior IC leadership on strategic priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; lead and oversee the communication of emerging strategic issues and trends, independently evaluate against IC strategic elements, and make recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements: At least five years of work experience related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and/or chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) threats. Expert knowledge and experience working with the counterterrorism and counter-weapons of mass destruction (WMD) communities; understanding of the respective authorities, capabilities, and responsibilities of departments and agencies. Expert leadership experience in strategy and policy development, strategic planning, and implementation efforts. Superior ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these in developing strategic plans for the organization. Expert ability to evaluate strategic trends, strategy and implementation plans, results, and programmatic data; propose innovative solutions; and implement change. Expert ability to communicate complex WMD-related counterterrorism information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences, including senior-level policymakers and operational entities. Creative problem-solving skills and superior ability to provide leadership in carrying out mission responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. Must have at least five years of work experience on a regional or functional CT topic.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Contacts

• Address DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGIC OPS PLAN Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]