Research Faculty_Office of Research

Summary The National Intelligence University (NIU) is the Intelligence Community's sole accredited, federal degree-granting institution. It serves as the intellectual hub for the intelligence profession, preparing today's leaders for tomorrow's challenges. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (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 the ODNI. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree (or equivalent) that included or was supplemented by major study or work experience in a subject-matter field related to the work of the Office of Research. Significant expertise in quantitative methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, natural language processing or survey research/statistics. Competent to develop and maintain large datasets in support of NIU research. Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying the concepts, tools, and methodologies of academic research. Demonstrated graduate-level quantitative methods teaching experience. Demonstrated experience working in or with the Intelligence Community, preferably in a research capacity. Demonstrated experience in academic research and scholarship, writing, and reviewing research papers. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to, and meets the needs of, diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Desired Requirements: Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a doctoral degree (or other terminal degree) that included or was supplemented by major study or work experience in a subject-matter field related to the work of the Office of Research. Expert oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to, and meets the needs of, diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Education Master'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: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. 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 [email protected], by unclassified email at [email protected], 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. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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