Division Chief - Intelligence Analysis & Strategy

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a Division Chief to lead a professional staff in producing finished intelligence products supporting US foreign policy and national security objectives.

You will develop research strategies to acquire complex all-source information, guide analysts, and brief senior customers. This role requires coordinating with USG, IC, and ODNI partners, and managing performance while delivering high-quality analyses for key policy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce finished intelligence products for US foreign policy and national security objectives.
• Develop and implement research strategies to acquire key, highly complex all-source information.
• Provide leadership in identification and analysis of diverse source materials to ensure sophisticated analyses.
• Identify gaps in analytical information and assess accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
• Lead cooperative relationships with USG, IC, and ODNI to inform high‑quality analyses.
• Develop methodologies to understand complex analytic issues and incorporate findings into finished products.
• Prepare written and oral briefings for senior customers; tailor products to customer needs.
• Lead a team of professionals, assess performance, and guide development.

Job description

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a Division Chief to lead a professional staff in producing finished intelligence products supporting US foreign policy and national security objectives.

You will develop research strategies to acquire complex all-source information, guide analysts, and brief senior customers. This role requires coordinating with USG, IC, and ODNI partners, and managing performance while delivering high-quality analyses for key policy decisions.