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

The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) is seeking a creative and collaborative self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to join a team that produces finished intelligence analysis-both strategic and targeting-on terrorist weapons and explosives capabilities and terrorist efforts to acquire chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons (CBRN). The team focuses primarily on the interest, pursuit, and use of CBRN by non-state actors and networks throughout the Middle East and Europe, including ISIS, al-Qaida, and other violent extremists. This officer will: 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). Produce a broad range of finished intelligence products in support of US foreign policy and national security interests and anticipate and seek strategic military issues for analysis. Identify strengths and weaknesses of terrorist capabilities and weapons; initiate and apply alternative analysis to determine the range of possible outcomes and consider the warning implications for national security. 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. Prepare and present written and oral briefings to internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues. Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, IC members, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest; interact with foreign military, diplomatic, and intelligence experts, and attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broader strategic subject areas.

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: Commitment to mission and teamwork in a highly collaborative environment. Analytic and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically. Core analytic skills, including analyzing and interpreting complex all-source intelligence for non-expert customers, briefing, and crafting sophisticated written production, or related transferable skills. Attention to detail and an ability to drive an account through in-depth research that draws on a wide range of sources. Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities. At least one year of experience as an all-source analyst at a national intelligence agency, federal law enforcement organization, military service component, or combatant command, or an an undergraduate or graduate degree with a focus in fields related to CBRN nonproliferation, explosive materials, or unmanned aircraft systems is required. Individuals with technical backgrounds in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, immunology, infectious disease or public health, radiological safety, and engineering are encouraged to apply. Desired Requirements: Analytic experience covering scientific, engineering, weapons, or counterterrorism topics. B.S. or advanced degree in a technical field, including Chemistry, Biology or Nuclear sciences or engineering. Knowledge of Contracting Officer's Technical Representative concepts and principles.

Education

B.S. or advanced degree in a technical field, including Chemistry, Biology or Nuclear sciences or engineering.

Contacts

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