Summary The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S. Responsibilities Advise the Director of NCSC; the National Intelligence Manager for Counterintelligence; the National Intelligence Manager for Near East-South Asia; the National Intelligence Manager for Counterterrorism; other National Intelligence Managers; and policymakers on foreign intelligence threats for this portfolio. Lead national counterintelligence campaigns and initiatives for this portfolio, including: leading analysis, collection, and counterintelligence initiatives to identify and counter foreign intelligence threats; leading the IC in assessing progress against counterintelligence priorities and gaps; leading the development of solutions to address counterintelligence capability needs; and integrating counterintelligence into national decision making. Work with NCSC and ODNI counterparts to implement the National Counterintelligence Strategy; advance the mission objectives of the National Intelligence Strategy and Unifying Intelligence Strategies for the portfolio. Brief senior policymaker and IC officials and other major stakeholders-including the private sector and academia--on threats, priorities, and gaps for the portfolio. Forge, lead, and maintain effective partnerships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies to share key information, coordinate joint efforts, and drive counterintelligence initiatives for the portfolio. Create and lead collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC and routinely engage IC counterparts to ensure effective integration. Develop and expand knowledge on the portfolio and establish a government-wide reputation as an effective integration leader. Support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders on collaboration progress, issues and challenges. 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: Sufficient knowledge of IC analysis and collection to lead initiatives for the portfolio, including identifying relevant analytic and collection requirements and gaps. Expert knowledge of IC organizations; IC mission posture, structures, capabilities, processes, and policy development. Expert leadership skills and ability to create and lead formal and ad hoc interagency communities of interest and build coalitions with IC elements to achieve common goals. Substantive knowledge of issues pertaining to counterintelligence in general and the portfolio in particular. Excellent written and oral communication, including experience in briefing agency seniors and policymakers. Well-honed critical thinking skills, as demonstrated by the ability to consider strategic contexts, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, advocate to and inform internal and external audiences, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives. Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to build and use professional networks; and ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment. Superior oral and written communication skills, including superior ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity, and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise. Desired Requirements: Knowledge of and experience in the intelligence cycle. Previous intelligence mission management experience. Previous counterintelligence experience or knowledge of the IC's counterintelligence components, mission posture, structure, capabilities, processes, and policies. Previous two Performance Reviews recommended but not required 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.
