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

Plan, research, develop, and communicate 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). Plan, promote, and lead the production of 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. Plan, prepare, and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues; explain complex concepts to non-expert customers and tailor the product to correspond to customer needs. Develop and implement strategies and mitigation initiatives to address gaps and shortfalls in collection and analytic capabilities across the USG. Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate the preparation of tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities. Apply a full range 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. Cultivate, 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; 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 and achieve a government-wide reputation as a subject matter expert in this area. Other duties, as assigned. Generally, ten years of related work experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements: Extensive knowledge in area of subject matter expertise. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Extensive 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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). Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information. Demonstrated levels of 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. Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC. Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Other duties, as assigned. Desired Requirements: Generally, ten years of related work experience Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline. Work Experience with IC, LE and DoD agencies using big data or technical targeting tools in an analytic environment. Experience fusing data with other sources of information to develop leads for operational customers and inform policy decisions. Experience working in or with NCTC or the counterterrorism community. Experience using or willingness to learn and utilize Palantir. Ability to effectively plan and execute the development of data-driven, complex analytic research and demonstrated ability to clearly convey the results in written production and oral briefings for IC and policy consumers. Demonstrated success performing independently and in multidisciplinary teams as a Targeting Analyst or Technical Targeting Officer. Demonstrated ability to work across organizational lines, break down stovepipes, and collaborate and communicate effectively across functional and geographic lines, and across organizations. Proven ability to participate in an inclusive environment; ability to clearly execute mission objectives and hold subordinates accountable for results. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus, work effectively and independently. Demonstrated familiarity with big data initiatives and workflow from an intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security and/or military background. Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated technical targeting ability with an understanding of Community accepted targeting tools and data sets. Exceptional critical thinking skills, including an ability to think strategically. Experience taking a corporate approach to help establish a sustainable program.

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Contacts

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