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

Manage several long-term projects simultaneously and develop operational plans for international special security events and counterterrorism exercises. Cooperate and collaborate with IC and United States (US) Government agencies, their designated representatives, and other ODNI elements; maintain and manage positive relationships with IC partners, law enforcement community, NCTC leadership, and other customers in planning and managing special security events and counterterrorism exercises. Prepare and present briefings to interagency groups and senior leadership; attend and facilitate meetings; train partners assigned to support concept of operations for security special event functions; contribute to after-action reports and lessons learned and incorporate best practices. Assume a key role on teams that will forward deploy to international special security events and provide reach back to networks of resources. Coordinate the design, development, and execution of discussion-based counterterrorism exercises that meet the training needs of international partners. Research and develop a variety of complex terrorism scenarios based on terrorism case studies, real-world threats, and tactics, techniques and procedures. Lead facilitated discussions during exercise execution to meet exercise objectives and identify best practices/areas for improvement. Develop training plans related to contingency operations and crisis management; develop and support the delivery of operational exercises, informational briefings, operational programs, and training events that support operational and emergency plans. Other duties as assigned.

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: Ability to develop preliminary plans involving the coordination and effective cooperation of other US Government agencies, ODNI, IC, and international partners, as well as the abilities to develop contingency plans in the event of unplanned or unanticipated events. Thorough knowledge of planning processes, consensus building, and the application and integration of IC capabilities in protecting the US and its interests abroad; experience in planning/supporting special security events. Thorough knowledge of the mission, charter, roles, and responsibilities of ODNI, IC, and the US Government agencies, as well as how these organizations can effectively cooperate in implementing international security plans and programs. Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that meets the needs of diverse audiences. Ability to travel to both domestic and foreign locations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership to build consensus on contentious issues and to foster a collaborative work environment across the ODNI, IC and mission partners. Ability to work effectively with senior leadership to build consensus on contentious issues and to foster a collaborative work environment across the ODNI, IC and mission partners. Must have three to five years of experience in the intelligence or counterterrorism communities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]