Collection Strategist

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) within the IC seeks a strategic analyst to support US national CT objectives by developing, organizing, and presenting actionable plans and insights. Candidates should synthesize information from diverse sources, communicate clearly in reports and briefings, and work across IC partners to inform strategic decisions.

Strong interpersonal skills, initiative on time-sensitive issues, and the ability to build trusted relationships with ODNI, IC, and US

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. Thorough knowledge of strategy development and planning and ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these into organizational strategic plan.

Interpersonal skills and ability to work with others internally and externally.

Knowledge of IC organizations' missions and policies necessary to support US national security and foreign policy interest.

Thorough understanding of performance management principles.

Ability to conceptualize, organize, and draw inferences from incomplete data and present a compelling analysis of findings and issues; ability to identify, articulate, document, and mitigate knowledge gaps or alternatives approaches.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents.

Organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate forums, manage competing priorities and advocate new ideas/concepts/processes; ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues and work collaboratively across the IC.

Ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the IC, and US Government and to earn their confidence and trust.