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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.
Learn more about this agency07/29/2024 to 08/13/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
not applicable for detailees
GS 14
Few vacancies in the following location:
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25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Multiple Appointment Types
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24-12494705-DNI/NCTC/DI
801925100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Internal to an Agency = Open to current permanent ODNI employees Federal Employees = This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only.
The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence Data Analysis Group (DAG) is seeking a highly motivated and creative officer to lead its Data Analytics Division, ensuring that its data science and data analytic projects capitalize on NCTC's unique data accesses and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities to meet the highest standards of tradecraft.
The division chief will work closely with counterparts across NCTC and the IC to develop and sustain partnerships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders, providing tailored analytic support, as needed. Leverage relationships with partners to improve access to data and deliver enhanced analytic insights.
Lead the Center's data science and analytic projects to include the DI's methodological assessment on International Terrorists Threats to the United States and US Persons and Facilities Overseas, the Ares dataset of terrorist violent events, the Ledger dataset of terrorist financial transactions, and other sophisticated AI/ML and data analytic programs.
Provide extensive guidance and leadership to multiple teams in the production of well-crafted sophisticated, complex analytic finished intelligence products on sometimes controversial or particularly difficult issues in support of United States (US) foreign policy and national security objectives; review final analytic products, written and oral, for clarity, organization, accuracy, and logic; effectively explain highly complex concepts and results to non-expert customers and tailor products to correspond to customer needs.
Lead and direct teams in or more areas of analytic expertise in substantive analytic and management operations; plan, coordinate, and oversee work in a manner consistent with fulfilling organizational directives and accomplishing mission goals.
Lead and direct multiple teams in the gathering of political, social, cultural, economic, military, scientific, and historical information in support of US interests and policy objectives; guide teams in the development and identification of highly relevant information from internal and external sources to meet client needs.
Set priorities and drive programs to ensure senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) officials are prepared for policy meetings throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) and US Government (USG).
Develop and maintain working relationships with senior ODNI officials and, as necessary, principals throughout the intelligence and policy communities; identify issues and developments with internal and external peers, communicating regularly to exchange subject information.
Develop the substantive analytic and management skills of subordinate employees and supervisors and contribute to the broader corporate mission of the organization.
Serve as the primary approver for the allocation of resources including but not limited to training, travel, and contracts; advise senior leadership on resource needs for the entire unit.
Evaluate and develop first-line supervisors; serve as a substantive supervisory and analytic resource, teaching and guiding team chiefs; provide substantive feedback to include career development counseling and skills development.
Plan, develop, utilize, and refine methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex and significant analytic issues and incorporate insights and findings into well-crafted, sophisticated finished intelligence products.
Plan and prepare written and oral briefings and present them to the most senior internal and external customers on key regional or functional areas or issues; explain the most complex concepts to non-expert customers and tailor products to correspond to customer needs.
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development
Other duties, as assigned.
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.
Bachelor's Degree
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
A complete application package must include:
a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.
b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
THIS POST IS FOR VIEWING PURPOSES ONLY.
Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.
For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system)
Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/801925100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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