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

Perform in-depth analyses of complex and significant 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). In written and oral form, convey tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities. Develop and produce a broad range of finished intelligence products for senior internal and external customers in support of US foreign policy and national security interests. Use a variety of data tools and structured analytic techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex and significant analytic issues and incorporate those 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; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences to broaden expertise. Build, leverage, and 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. 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: Knowledge in an area that is somehow related to the subject matter of the account. 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. Knowledge of IC policy and procedures and of analytic tradecraft, and superior 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 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 data tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (for example, 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 superior ability to think strategically. Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast-paced environment, and superior 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; ability to justify, defend, negotiate, and resolve significant and controversial issues. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and to mentor junior colleagues. Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities. Generally, six years of related work experience. Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in subject matter area, or closely related discipline. Arabic or Persian Language

Education

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.

Contacts

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