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 all-source research and analysis for specifically defined targets; conduct targeted analysis of known and unknown terrorist personalities, groups and networks in order to reveal identity attributes for future analytical and watchlisting purposes. Present findings as appropriate via written products, graphic presentations or oral briefings. Perform analysis and research to identify and use appropriate tools and screening/vetting tradecraft to evaluate, analyze, and integrate relevant identity information in order to identify links to terrorism. Support NCTC's classified counterterrorism intelligence screening support for travel benefit programs through the National Vetting Center, ensuring analysis and responses meet service level agreement (SLA) deadlines in pursuance to National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM)-9. Develop an understanding of and utilize a variety of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of known or suspected terrorists (KSTs), including as appropriate, social networking and other "new" media; incorporate policies, strategies, tactics, techniques, procedures and mechanisms to reveal the true identity of individuals, personas, or groups by analyzing and exploiting data related to sets of specific identity attributes to build the most comprehensive terrorist identity record available to the USG. Resolve target identities through the integration of biographic, biometric, contextual and behavioral information. Identify, gather, and extract Identity Intelligence information and perform relational tracing to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators and warnings that address intelligence gaps. Provide recommendations, feedback and evaluation on screening and analytical processes, policy and procedures. Establish, maintain and facilitate internal and external networks, to include: counterparts, customers, and stakeholders across the USG, collaborating across boundaries, sharing information as appropriate and build effective relationships that enhance the quality of results. Provide mission voice to IT requirements and internal policies and procedures, working in partnership across the CT community to identify ways to maximize efficiencies in the screening and vetting process.

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: Thorough knowledge of terrorist identities, analysis, compilation, and dissemination, coupled with extensive knowledge of associated databases and identity targeting processes. Thorough knowledge of traditional and non-traditional information resources, particularly current or projected collection systems and data sources for analysis; basic knowledge of selected analytic tools (link analysis, data integration, geographic information systems). Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; basic ability to support group decisions, accept and incorporate feedback, and solicit opinions from coworkers. Thorough knowledge of IC organizations, policies, and procedures, and their requirements with regard to terrorist identities intelligence research and analysis. Ability to research and logically analyze, synthesize, and judge information, as well as the ability to review and incorporate multiple sources of information in performing assignments. Knowledge of the National Vetting Enterprise and screening and vetting activities. Thorough knowledge of the mission, charter, roles, and responsibilities of the ODNI, IC, and USG agencies, and how these organizations can effectively integrate their terrorist identities analysis capabilities. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Experience: Generally, three to four years of identity intelligence analysis-related work experience. Education: Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Contacts

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