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

NCTC's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) is seeking a talented cartographer with strong problem-solving skills and some experience in graphic design. The officer will produce visual products that convey intelligence analysis for US policymakers, law enforcement officials, warfighters, and executives charged with national security responsibilities, including the President of the United States. This officer will: Apply thorough knowledge and coach others in cartographic principles, theory, practices, geographic/topical knowledge, and software applications to develop original cartographic products that facilitate the rapid comprehension of complex substantive issues and the related bottom-line messages. Work directly with customers to plan and coordinate the research, design, and digital production of complex cartographic and graphic design products for a variety of finished intelligence publications, presentations, reference products, and/or interactive websites. Primarily produce thematic and reference maps, but as needed contribute to design projects including charts and graphs, timelines, infographics, presentation visuals, illustrations, publication design, cover designs, brochures, posters, logos, etc. Coordinate, adjust, and realign work and project schedules based on changing mission and customer requirements; initiate content and production coordination with key stakeholders to identify and address substantive and procedural issues and meet project requirements. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team managing multiple projects under minimal supervision. Develop and maintain skills commensurate with industry-wide best practices.

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 establish regular contacts with internal persons of importance and influence and to demonstrate considerable tact, discretion, and persuasive abilities in obtaining desired actions and/or outcomes; ability to manage possibly difficult and sometimes contentious personal relationships by exhibiting high level interpersonal skills in working with customers, senior managers, technical staff and project team members. Thorough knowledge of software applications to develop sophisticated thematic map designs that facilitate the rapid comprehension of complex substantive issues and the related bottom-line message; practical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Thorough knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles including data types, data layers, basic geographic, analytic, and statistical functions, map projections, geographic coordinate systems, and data formatting. Thorough knowledge of design and production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy or electronic formats, as well as software, hardware, and platforms necessary for complex multi-media production. Ability to stay informed of current multi-media industry trends and technological advancements in electronic and hardcopy products and methodologies; ability to quickly adapt and acquire new software skills and production methodologies to respond to new product design and mission requirements. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a diverse, creative, and often fast-paced project team environment and to efficiently manage time. Ability to interact effectively with customers, senior management, technical staff, and project team members; ability to coach and mentor others; thorough knowledge and understanding of organization mission and structure. Five to seven years of progressive experience in cartography or geospatial information systems. Desired Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, graphic design, or fine arts with a strong emphasis on graphic design (or in a closely-related field). Thorough knowledge of graphic design software and web, dynamic map or graphic, and/or multimedia programming/authoring. Ability to utilize innovative and creative problem solving and analytical thinking skills to develop, organize, clarify, and enhance alternative approaches to the most sophisticated graphic design requirements. At least two years of total five to seven years professional experience at a national agency, law enforcement organization, service component, or combatant command.

Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Contacts

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