Targeting Analyst

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) seeks a senior analyst to lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the US government. You will apply ICD 203/206 tradecraft, exploit data, and translate requirements into actionable intelligence.

Demonstrated ability to produce analytic finished intelligence, mentor colleagues, and maintain IC relationships is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in multiple areas of subject matter expertise.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into analytic outputs.
• Strong analytic tradecraft and data exploitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government.
• Apply ICD 203 analytic tradecraft and ICD 206 sourcing requirements in analytic work.
• Produce analytic finished intelligence and lead analysts or teams.
• Maintain regular contacts within ODNI and IC to exchange information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Oral & written communication

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats. This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

Extensive knowledge in multiple areas of subject matter expertise.

Knowledge of critical IC databases and data sets required to conduct analytic targeting.

Demonstrated application of ICD 203 analytic tradecraft and ICD 206 sourcing requirements in all analytic work.

Adept in data exploitation and data wrangling to maximize the analytic value of the available data.

Extensive knowledge of targeting analysis, raw collection, and data exploitation as well as analysis and production.

Extensive knowledge of the information sharing rules, the ODNI and larger IC mission, operations, tradecraft, capabilities, and requirements.

Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.

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

Demonstrated 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.

Demonstrated 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).

Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information.

Demonstrated levels of 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.

Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct information sharing programs and promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.

Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, including ability to think strategically.

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

Demonstrated 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.

Demonstrated 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.

Other duties, as assigned.