Assistant Director OES

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National Counterterrorism Center seeks a senior executive with demonstrated ECQ and ICSOCQ experience to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in law, efficiency, and results. The role emphasizes strategic resource management, cross‑agency coordination, and rigorous reporting to executive leadership.

The position requires exceptional problem solving, a track record of delivering high‑impact outcomes, and the ability to guide organizations through complex policy and compliance environments within the

Qualifications

• Superior ability to manage human, financial, IT, and infrastructure resources on an enterprise scale.
• Superior ability to manage complex data acquisition, policy, or compliance and transparency programs.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate outcomes against goals.
• Superior ability to lead strategic and tactical topics with innovative recommendations.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in teams.
• Proven ability to coordinate, network, communicate and influence at all agency levels.
• Superior oral and written communication skills for complex reports.

Skills

Resource management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Policy compliance

Collaboration

Communication

Influence across levels

Job description

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.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding

This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence

This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise

This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Required Skills

• Superior ability to manage human, financial, IT, and infrastructure resources on an enterprise scale.
• Superior ability to manage complex data acquisition, policy, or compliance and transparency programs.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the superior ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives.
• Superior ability to manage strategic and tactical level topics, and develop innovative recommendations and solutions for improvement.
• Superior interpersonal skills and superior ability to work effectively in both independent and team or collaborative environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate, network, communicate and exert influence effectively at all levels of an agency or the IC to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including superior ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity, and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.

Desired Skills

• Extensive knowledge of both the IC and ODNI budgetary requirements and personnel management.
• Expert knowledge of NCTC data and information sharing agreements.
• Comprehensive understanding of IC oversight and compliance, ODNI's Attorney General Guidelines (AG Guidelines), to include significant experience with FISA and E.O. 12333 SIGINT.
• Expert knowledge of USG Counterterrorism or Intelligence Community organizations' missions.
• COTR certification and/or experience managing enterprise-level contracts.
• Expert knowledge of ODNI missions and functions.