Intelligence Research Analyst

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) seeks an experienced national security analyst with strong analytic tradecraft to lead analytic efforts for IC customers and policymakers. The role emphasizes translating ODNI requirements into precise, high-quality analyses and briefings.

Candidates should demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues while delivering finished intelligence across regions and topics of national importance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience at a national agency, federal department, law enforcement organization, or related national security role.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable outputs for IC consumers and policymakers.
• Strong analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence to both generalists and specialists.
• Experience leading analysts or analytic teams and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytic projects or manage teams of analysts to produce finished intelligence on key national security topics.
• Develop and deliver high-quality analyses, studies, and briefings for IC consumers and policymakers.
• Apply expert knowledge of IC organizations and ODNI requirements to meet customer needs.
• Promote development and use of analytical tools and approaches (modeling, link analysis, software).

Skills

Analytic thinking

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Mentoring juniors

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Data analysis software

Modeling tools

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. 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 organizations or operations, in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.

Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and superior ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists.

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 lead and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).

Flexibility and ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.

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

Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast-paced environment and superior ability to translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress towards meeting those goals.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving 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, and mentor junior colleagues

Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities.

To be considered qualified, applicants must possess five or more years of experience at a national agency, federal department, law enforcement organization, or combatant command or completing relevant non-governmental or private sector work.