Summary 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. Responsibilities The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) seeks a motivated candidate who desires to join a high-performing team of officers working to combat terrorism by providing strategic guidance on IC priorities concerning terrorism-related weapons of mass destruction in the current global environment, emerging trends, and other developments that have strategic impact on the IC and national security. The selected candidate will be expected to: Plan, develop and evaluate the related strategic planning documents in support of United States (U.S.) national security and foreign policy interests and programs. Support assessments of the IC's progress towards mission and enterprise strategic objectives. Conduct research to identify priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; draft emerging strategic issues and trends. Prepare strategic guidance documentation for IC programs and activities, under direct supervision. Conduct research on best practices in strategy development, execution, evaluation, and impact in order to promote shared vision, values, and goals. Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and senior U.S. Government officials. Implement outreach activities within and beyond the IC, under direct supervision. Maintain productive working relationships with peers and senior leaders across the IC. Perform other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Qualifications Extensive regional counterterrorism knowledge of either Middle East, Asia, Africa, or newly designated FTOs based in Mexico and Latin America. Demonstrated capability in CT analysis, CT operations, CT intelligence collection or resource management Extensive knowledge in strategic dimensions of counter proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and operational knowledge of terrorist groups attempts to acquire or manufacture these weapons. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain relationships internally and externally. Extensive knowledge of strategy development and planning and a demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these into organizational strategic plans Demonstrated knowledge of IC organizations' missions and policies necessary to support U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Demonstrated understanding of performance management principles. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, organize, and draw inferences from incomplete data and present a compelling analysis of findings and issues; ability to identify, articulate, document, and mitigate knowledge gaps or alternatives approaches. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate forums, manage competing priorities and advocate new ideas/concepts/processes; demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues and work collaboratively across the IC. Demonstrated ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the IC, and U.S. Government and to earn their confidence and trust. Education Bachelor's degree. Additional Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni reasonable accommodation wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
