ISIS Analyst

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.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Requirements:

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 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 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 and broad knowledge of the role of intelligence analysis within the IC.

Ability to use 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 promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.

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 counterparts in 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 at least two years of experience as an all-source analyst at a national intelligence agency, federal or state law enforcement agency, or combatant command, or a minimum of nine credit hours studying counterterrorism-related issues at the graduate level.

Desired Requirements:

Prior work experience or advanced academic study on counterterrorism issues, the Near East region, and foreign terrorist organizations.

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