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

This Data Scientist position is in the Technology Division (I2TD) of the Directorate of Identity Intelligence (DII), which is responsible for integrating the management of DII's technology solutions. Specifically, this individual will be responsible for advanced querying and reporting of identity intelligence data, and the development and maintenance of in-house technical solutions and efficiencies for identity intelligence analysts. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provide advanced analysis and reporting on identity intelligence data across NCTC systems and repositories. Work with identity intelligence practitioners to develop novel solutions and gain efficiencies in identity intelligence processes and programs. Conceive, prepare and communication an extensive range of strategic, high complex graphics, computational models/tools, or written/oral assessments on significant or contentious issues for the most senior internal and external customers (e.g. policymakers, IC components, Agency executives). Devise accurate, timely, and sophisticated data analysis in support of the most complex key ODNI, United States national security and foreign policy objectives and to shape Intelligence Community analysis priorities. Conceive complex statistical, mathematical, geospatial modeling, and data mining analysis independently or in partnership with other Data Scientist or Analyst colleagues. 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

Thorough knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in one or more of the following areas: Applied Mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences); Computer Programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing); and Visualization (e.g. GIS/geospatial analysis, telemetry analysis). Ability to apply intellectual curiosity; creativity and innovation to go beyond current tools to deliver the best solution to complex problems. Ability to translate complex, technical findings into an easily understood narrative (i.e. tell story with data). Analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically. Experience: Three years' experience in a related field. Education: Bachelor's degree in quantitative or technical field of study (e.g. statistics, mathematics, computer science, physical science, economics, Geographic Information Systems).

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Contacts

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