Near East Counterterrorism Analyst - McLean, United States - US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

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McLean, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence (NCTC/DI) seeks a motivated intelligence analyst who desires a challenging and rewarding assignment with a high-performing team of officers working to combat terrorism in a significant geographic region of the world.

This team is charged with discerning, assessing, and communicating the significance and implications of terrorism-related developments to inform policy and support operations.

NCTC seeks an analyst willing to shoulder a dynamic, fulfilling set of important responsibilities in close partnership with other talented analysts.

The DI has an expansive mission that requires a rigorous approach to analysis and collaboration across the Intelligence Community.

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.

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.

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.

Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
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 twoyear trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Requirements:

Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write highquality, 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.
Ability to remain openminded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.
Ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.
Analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.
Ability to execute seniorlevel guidance in a fastpaced environment and ability to translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress towards meeting those goals.
Interpersonal, organizational, and problemsolving skills, in working with individuals at the highest levels of the IC and government in justifying, defending, negotiating, and resolving significant and controversial issues.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.
Creative problemsolving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities.
Applicants must have a minimum of twelve credit hours studying Near East political, security, or counterterrorismrelated issues at the undergraduate level, or at least two years of experience as an allsource analyst at a national intelligence agency, federal law enforcement organization, service component, or combatant command.

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To be considered qualified, applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, names and contact information for previous supervisors, and a supplemental document that answers these questions:

What is the role of an intelligence analyst?
What differentiates a good one from a great one?
In strategic analytic writing, what is the role of the first sentence of a paragraph?
Please change or omit the names of other people involved, as this question is about you.
When you deliver a briefing, what are best practices when asked a question to which you do not know the answer?
Please describe your ideal work environment.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional information:

Salary Determination:

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and perfor