Targeting Analyst

Duty Description Mission Statement :

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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

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.

Plan, research, develop, and communicate in-depth analysis of targets, networks, and issues to key operational components and senior leaders in the Intelligence Community (IC), law enforcement, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

Plan, prepare, and present written and oral briefings to operators and 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.

Assist with the planning and coordination of the preparation of multi-disciplinary targeting 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 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.

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 substantial expertise and drive your account to become an acknowledged subject matter expert.

Required Languages

Desired Languages

Minimum Qualifications Required Mandatory Requirements :

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.

Ability to use link analysis tools and demonstrated ability to incorporate methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, SATs, social network analysis, etc.).

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.

Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer

Analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.

4-year degree or equivalent military experience in an applicable focus area.

Desired Requirements :

Familiarity with broad range of IC and law enforcement tools and databases.

Familiarity with the legal authorities and roles of a broad range of national-level IC and law enforcement agencies.

Ability to travel domestically and overseas for short periods.

Conditions Applicants from federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC) may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.

Applicants must have current TS / SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.

Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.

APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Your application MUST be received by midnight on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.

All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Other Comments Job Interview Travel :

Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant's personal expense.

What To Expect Next :

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.

Other Information :

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES : The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities.

IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by classified email at and , by unclassified email at , by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217.

Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS.

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