PROGRAM ANALYST (IO)

U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency seeks qualified professionals to perform high-level assessments and strategic analyses across multiple sectors.

The role requires deep understanding of the Intelligence Community and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Strong communication, briefing, and collaboration skills are essential, with responsibilities including delivering presentations to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the Intelligence Community and uses this knowledge to set goals and priorities.
• Conducts large-scale assessments of multiple organizations and geographic divisions or of sensitive, complex programs/processes.
• Develops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, drawing conclusions from data and recommending viable solutions to address mission needs.
• Demonstrates polished oral and written communication skills to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• Prepares and delivers briefings to diverse internal and external audiences on complex topics in line with policy and practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads assessments that align with IC priorities and mission needs.
• Analyzes large datasets and programs to identify key issues and propose viable solutions.
• Develops strategic recommendations and communicates them through presentations and papers.
• Delivers briefings tailored for varied audiences, ensuring clear understanding of conclusions.
• Collaborates across divisions to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

IC knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Briefings

Analytical thinking

Job description

We are committed to:

• Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
• Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.
• Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
• Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the Intelligence Community (IC) and uses this knowledge constructively in establishing goals and priorities and accomplishing work.
2. Conducts large-scale assessments of multiple organizations and geographic divisions or of sensitive, complex programs/processes
3. Develops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, drawing conclusions from data and recommending viable solutions to address Agency mission needs
4. Demonstrates polished oral and written communication skills to compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract and exceptionally complex questions or issues in a way that allows a varied audience to understand the intended message and objectives
5. Prepares and delivers briefings to large diverse internal and external audiences on complex and/or controversial topics in a manner that is appropriate for the audience and consistent with policy and/or best business practices

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Demonstrates experience applying established standards in oversight work, including Blue Book, Yellow Book, American Evaluation Association's Guiding Principles for Evaluators, and Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards.
2. Demonstrates experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of War.