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 Devise data science programs by identifying strategic methodological issues and areas of focus to support decision making by the most senior policymakers. Prioritize research and other projects; establish project goals. Engage with customers to understand and participate changing needs and requirements; determine substantive questions. Offer recommendations for resolution based on quantitative analysis. Collaborate with IC collectors and analysts to acquire process and refine gaps on complex intelligence problems; devise creative all source data collection strategies to fill intelligence gaps; task specific collections resource. Independently develops the identification of new sources of intelligence and advance quantitative query. Devise quantitative analysis, ensuring all products incorporate multiple lines of inquiry and are fully coordinated with all stakeholders. Determine approaches and strategies to market statistical and methodological services to new or potential partners or customers. Compilation, independently, and review often disparate and inconsistent data to address the most complex intelligence issues or problems for the most senior internal/external customers. Devise accurate, timely, and sophisticated data analysis in support of the most complex key ODNI, United States national security and foreign policy objectives and to shape Intelligence Community analysis priorities. Conceive complex statistical, mathematical, geospatial modeling, and data mining analysis independently or in partnership with other Data Scientist or Analyst colleagues. Conceive, prepare and communication an extensive range of strategic, high complex graphics, computational models/tools, or written/oral assessments on significant or contentious issues for the most senior internal and external customers (e.g. policymakers, IC components, Agency executives). Other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. OR Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. No Temporary Promotion Opportunity The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Thorough knowledge of individual, organizational, and technical or transnational issues of national security concern. Thorough knowledge of business operations and associated processes. Thorough knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in one or more of the following areas: Applied Mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences); Computer Programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing); and Visualization (e.g. GIS/geospatial analysis, telemetry analysis). Thorough knowledge of research designs. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive computer software applications, as needed. Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions. Ability to apply intellectual curiosity; creativity and innovation to go beyond current tools to deliver the best solution to complex problems. Ability to effectively communicate complex, multi-disciplinary ideas and insights. Ability to identify and/or develop business opportunities. Ability to translate complex, technical findings into an easily understood narrative (i.e. tell story with data). Analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically. Ability to multitask and change focus quickly as demands change. Ability to evaluate data drawing pertinent inferences from data trend analysis, and interpretation of such inferences in keeping with the requirements of officials responsible for planning or for making policy decisions Bachelor's degree required. Desired Requirements: Generally, six years of related work experience. Experience using the Python programming language. Experience in natural language processing, machine learning, and/or cloud computing. Education Bachelor's degree. Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary. Other Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI Diversity 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 EEOD 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.
