Systems Analyst

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is seeking candidates for the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) within the Policy & Capabilities Directorate. The role focuses on lead, plan, and conduct high-impact analyses across cross-cutting IC programs, delivering defensible recommendations to leadership.

Primary responsibilities include collaboration with IC stakeholders, developing briefing materials, and fostering strong working relationships to improve analytic outcomes and

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct high-impact, community-wide analysis such as Analyses of Alternatives, Strategic Portfolio Reviews, and cross-cutting IC issues.
• Apply knowledge of systems analysis and operations research methods to develop rigorous, defensible, objective products.
• Collaborate with IC stakeholders to conduct analyses supporting analytic products and deliver background papers, talking points, and written reports to leadership.
• Lead, foster, and maintain productive relationships with IC stakeholders and users to analyze performance metrics and exchange knowledge.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The Policy & Capabilities (PC) Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. PC is comprised of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) and Policy Strategy and Accountability (PSA) Office.

Key Responsibilities

Within P&C, the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) leads DNI-directed, results-oriented campaigns in key contested areas, including Mission Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Compute, and Space & Sensors. These campaigns run from 18-36 months and are focused on establishing multi-agency capabilities that will transform the intelligence community (IC).

There are multiple openings available for this role, and we are accepting applications for all positions through this single vacancy announcement. SCO also provides rigorous, collaborative, and stakeholder-informed analysis to optimize IC investments and capabilities, supporting IC mission and the DNI's priorities.

Systems and strategic analysis support this mission by delivering independent systems analyses and operations research that combines programmatic and technical acumen with community collaboration. This position conducts portfolio, architectural, and end-to-end analysis.

Specifically, this position will: Plan, design, and conduct high-impact, community-wide analysis, such as: Analyses of Alternatives Strategic Portfolio Reviews, and other evaluative studies and strategic reviews of cross-cutting Intelligence Community (IC) issues and programs. Apply knowledge of a broad range of systems analysis and operations research methods and principles in the development of products that are rigorous, defensible, and objective.

Collaborate with IC stakeholders to conduct analyses of specific issues in support of analytic products. Develop and deliver background papers, talking points, and written reports and briefings to leadership.

Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC stakeholders, colleagues, and users to analyze systems and operations performance metrics, reporting requirements, and exchange knowledge and leverage information sharing techniques regarding current and proposed programs.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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