Emerging Technology Analyst.

About the role

The National Counterterrorism Center's Counterterrorism Executive (NCTC/CTX) seeks a motivated intelligence analyst to join a high-performing team working to combat terrorist use of emerging technology and finance. Responsibilities involve rigorous research, information pursuit, and collaboration to produce unique and insightful analysis that informs policymakers' national security and foreign policy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Intelligence Community's understanding of key counterterrorism issues in emerging technology through strategic and tactical analytic products.
• Develop and produce a broad range of finished intelligence products supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.
• Provide leadership and expert guidance in planning, analysis, and application of methodological tools to understand complex issues and incorporate findings into well-crafted intelligence products.
• Prepare and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues.
• Conduct tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis supporting key U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives and help shape IC analysis and priorities.
• Use methodological tools and approaches to gain comprehensive understanding of complex analytic issues and incorporate insights into sophisticated intelligence products.
• Develop and implement strategies for gathering intelligence or historical information to support U.S. interests and policy objectives; cultivate and identify key internal and external sources of relevant information.
• Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences as appropriate.
• Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within ODNI and across the IC.
• Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to ODNI.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise.
• Ability to plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives 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 to translate requirements and provide appropriate output.
• Knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft with superior ability to communicate intelligence information to both generalists and specialists.
• Ability to produce finished intelligence related to subject matter issues, 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 methodological tools and approaches (e.g., modeling, link analysis, software) to research, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within ODNI and the IC for exchanging information.
• Flexibility and ability to remain open-minded and change opinions based on 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 ODNI and the IC.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.
• Ability to execute senior-level guidance in a fast-paced environment and translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods.
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills for 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.
• At least two years of experience as an all-source intelligence analyst at a national agency, federal or state law enforcement organization, or combatant command.

Free Response Essay Questions

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions (200 words per question). By submitting responses, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI.

• 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.