Targeting Analyst

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Counterterrorism Center seeks a senior analyst to plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives for IC consumers and policymakers.

Ideal candidates apply expert ODNI/IC knowledge to translate requirements into outputs, lead analysts when needed, and mentor junior colleagues while promoting information sharing across the IC.

Qualifications

• Experience or education: generally six years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.
• Certifications/Licenses: may require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certification.
• Language: N/A

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce analytic finished intelligence related to the subject matter issue, as lead analyst or manager of analysts.
• Apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations to translate requirements into outputs.
• Oversee information sharing programs and promote practices across the ODNI and IC.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject matter area or closely related discipline

Tools

Modeling

Link analysis

Analytic software

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. Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise.

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 (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), 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 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).

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/Education: Generally, six years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.

Certifications/Licenses: Depending upon assignment, may require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certification.

Language: N/A