Group Chief

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. Learn more about this agency Duties The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence (NCTC/DI) is seeking a highly motivated officer to lead an effort that monitors, analyzes, and integrates all-source intelligence on counterterrorism (CT) issues for a broad set of USG customers and partners. The organization provides warning of threats to US persons or interests within the Near East region; formulates and communicates analysis to inform policy and support operations; collaborates with partners across Government to identify risks and opportunities; and drives intelligence collection through regular interaction, formal evaluations, and structured requirements. Demonstrated success as a Branch Chief. Demonstrated ability to work well across organizational lines, breaking down stovepipes, and collaborating and communicating effectively across functional and geographic lines, as well as up, down, and across organizations. Proven ability to develop and sustain an inclusive environment; ability to clearly define and articulate mission objectives and hold subordinates accountable for results. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus, work effectively and independently, and influence key stakeholders to build a broad coalition promoting an interagency and national approach to terrorism and counterterrorism. Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, analyze, and assesses programmatic initiatives, and report trends impacting mission objectives. Demonstrated knowledge of resource management principles and applications. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills. Extensive knowledge of analytic tradecraft. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including an ability to think strategically. Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining highly skilled officers. Corporate approach. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to exert influence with senior leadership and policy makers, and communicate complex thoughts and arguments to others, both internal and external to the organization. Provide skilled 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. Manage a professional staff in the planning and production of a broad range of finished intelligence products in support of United States (US) foreign policy and national security objectives and serve as an expert* within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). 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 FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). 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. Required Skills: At least 10 years' experience in counterterrorism analysis, leading teams and mentoring analysts. Intelligence Community (IC) experience required with a strong emphasis on interagency experience. Foreign language skills desired, IC front office experience, deployment experience. Demonstrated ability to manage and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present information. Be able to develop clear goals and expectations for analysts and the branch. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently address employee skill deficiencies or performance shortcomings and take measurable steps to increase proficiency; extensive ability to delegate responsibility and empower team chiefs to make decisions. Ensure officers receive appropriate mentoring, training, and professional development, and aid their growth by appropriately assigning challenging tasks and flagging growth opportunities, while balancing mission needs. Have periodic career discussions, address and document performance problems, and provide frank, specific, and actionable feedback. Education Do NOT submit transcripts. Additional information JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) 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 Chief of Human Resource Management. In some cases 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, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate 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 otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at [email protected], by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.