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Assistant Director for the Directorate of Intelligence

Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/19/2024 to 09/03/2024
Salary
$147,649 to - $213,100 per year

Not applicable for detailees

Pay scale & grade
SL 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McLean, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12519981-DNI/NCTC/DI
Control number
805551300

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Clarification from the 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.

Duties

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Major Duties and Responsibilitie:

Guide development of strategic plans, evaluation of plan effectiveness and IC performance, and development of performance and resource recommendations to support the IC's overall attainment of the U.S. Government's strategic objectives.

Oversee and direct the formulation and implementation of DI strategic plans and ensure tactical and strategic operational alignment with NCTC mission goals and objectives.

Oversee and direct the development and execution of DI analytic production and evaluate analytic products for substance, accuracy, timeliness, relevance, and adherence to DI tradecraft.

Formulate, implement, and monitor the DI budget against mission requirements, evaluate budget trends, and develop strategies that align DI budget activities with Center priorities.

Oversee the development of performance measures and metrics tied to DI goals and objectives and ensure linkage with resource requirements.

Serve as a key member of NCTC's Corporate Board and Assistant Directors Group, exchange information, form recommendations, and resolve issues related to NCTC's vision, operations, and policies.

Establish and sustain partnerships among key domestic and foreign entities; identify gaps and opportunities that can be leveraged among the IC, and ensure that the DI's analytic products meet mission requirements.

Establish, prioritize, and communicate objectives, specific actions to be taken, and explicit timelines to achieve mission goals.

Advise the NCTC senior leadership and other major stakeholders on the threat warning landscape, intelligence integration initiatives; operational effectiveness, and innovative recommendations for improvement.

Oversee the development of effective internal processes and controls to identify and implement organizational/functional improvements.

Perform personnel management responsibilities with a focus on building a high-performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.

Brief the NSC and members of the Deputies' and Principals' Committees occasionally on CT production. Also represent NCTC at ODNI and IC decision-making bodies, such as the NIAB, CTAB, on the IC's efforts directed against terrorist organizations.

Requirements

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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 Requirement:

Expert ability to plan strategically, analyze and assess programmatic initiatives, and report trends impacting mission objectives.

Master ability to apply analytic, diagnostic, and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex, interrelated program, budgetary, and resource management issues. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and tactical planning that pertain to NCTC policies, regulations, and the development and execution of the best business practice methodologies, to include analytic tradecraft.

Expert knowledge of the IC, NCTC and its entities, their missions and interrelationships, to include relevant discipline areas. Excellent knowledge of and experience with budget formulation, programming, and budget execution processes in an IC environment.

Expert knowledge of analytic tradecraft, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong record of review and editing skills, demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and oversee the production of clear, logical, and concise products.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the 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.

Expert knowledge of strategic planning processes, program performance assessments and metrics development. Proven ability to work with senior officials, to build and sustain professional networks in a diverse, fast- paced, multi-task environment, and to manage competing priorities.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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.



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