UNCLASSIFIED
Data Scientist
ODNI-25-0144UODNI
GG/GS-12
Virginia-Northern Virginia
1/2/2025
Mission Statement:
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Devise data science programs by identifying strategic methodological issues and areas of focus to support decision making by the most senior policymakers.
Prioritize research and other projects; establish project goals.
Engage with customers to understand and participate changing needs and requirements; determine substantive questions. Offer recommendations for resolution based on quantitative analysis.
Collaborate with IC collectors and analysts to acquire process and refine gaps on complex intelligence problems; devise creative all source data collection strategies to fill intelligence gaps; task specific collections resource.
Independently develops the identification of new sources of intelligence and advance quantitative query. Devise quantitative analysis, ensuring all products incorporate multiple lines of inquiry and are fully coordinated with all stakeholders.
Determine approaches and strategies to market statistical and methodological services to new or potential partners or customers.
Compilation, independently, and review often disparate and inconsistent data to address the most complex intelligence issues or problems for the most senior internal/external customers.
Devise accurate, timely, and sophisticated data analysis in support of the most complex key ODNI, United States national security and foreign policy objectives and to shape Intelligence Community analysis priorities. Conceive complex statistical, mathematical, geospatial modeling, and data mining analysis independently or in partnership with other Data Scientist or Analyst colleagues.
Conceive, prepare and communication an extensive range of strategic, high complex graphics, computational models/tools, or written/oral assessments on significant or contentious issues for the most senior internal and external customers (e.g. policymakers, IC components, Agency executives);
Other duties, as assigned.
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Mandatory Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of individual, organizational, and technical or transnational issues of national security concern.
Thorough knowledge of business operations and associated processes.
Thorough knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in one or more of the following areas: Applied Mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences); Computer Programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing); and Visualization (e.g. GIS/geospatial analysis, telemetry analysis).
Thorough knowledge of research designs. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive computer software applications, as needed.
Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions.
Ability to apply intellectual curiosity; creativity and innovation to go beyond current tools to deliver the best solution to complex problems.
Ability to effectively communicate complex, multi-disciplinary ideas and insights.
Ability to identify and/or develop business opportunities.
Ability to translate complex, technical findings into an easily understood narrative (i.e. tell story with data).
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.
Ability to multitask and change focus quickly as demands change.
Ability to evaluate data drawing pertinent inferences from data trend analysis, and interpretation of such inferences in keeping with the requirements of officials responsible for planning or for making policy decisions.
Experience using the Python programming language.
Experience in natural language processing, machine learning, and/or cloud computing.
Desired Requirements:
Generally, six years of related work experience.
Bachelor's degree in quantitative or technical field of study (e.g. statistics, mathematics, computer science, physical science, economics, Geographic Information Systems)
Applicants from federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC) may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Your application MUST be received by midnight on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
This is a multiple hire vacancy.
Job Interview Travel:
Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant's personal expense.
What To Expect Next:
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 30 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.
Other Information:
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
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 Accommodations Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Reasonable_Accommodation_WMA@cia.ic.gov and 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. IC employees must apply by the vacancy close date. The IC employee application should include the following ...
a. A brief (two-page limit) candidate resume or biographical summary.
b. A short narrative describing the applicant's qualifications (general and specific) for the joint duty rotational assignment.
2. IC employees must be nominated by their employing (home) element within 10 calendar days of the vacancy close date in order to be considered by the gaining element. Please contact your employing element's Joint Duty Program Office for nomination procedures as some agencies may require written supervisory endorsement at the time of application. IC Element Joint Duty Program Office contact info can be found at:
https://ichas.dni.ic.gov/JDAT/Contacts.aspx. Any application sent directly by an IC employee to the gaining element will not be considered.
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Devise data science programs by identifying strategic methodological issues and areas of focus to support decision making by the most senior policymakers.
Prioritize research and other projects; establish project goals.
Engage with customers to understand and participate changing needs and requirements; determine substantive questions. Offer recommendations for resolution based on quantitative analysis.
Collaborate with IC collectors and analysts to acquire process and refine gaps on complex intelligence problems; devise creative all source data collection strategies to fill intelligence gaps; task specific collections resource.
Independently develops the identification of new sources of intelligence and advance quantitative query. Devise quantitative analysis, ensuring all products incorporate multiple lines of inquiry and are fully coordinated with all stakeholders.
Determine approaches and strategies to market statistical and methodological services to new or potential partners or customers.
Compilation, independently, and review often disparate and inconsistent data to address the most complex intelligence issues or problems for the most senior internal/external customers.
Devise accurate, timely, and sophisticated data analysis in support of the most complex key ODNI, United States national security and foreign policy objectives and to shape Intelligence Community analysis priorities. Conceive complex statistical, mathematical, geospatial modeling, and data mining analysis independently or in partnership with other Data Scientist or Analyst colleagues.
Conceive, prepare and communication an extensive range of strategic, high complex graphics, computational models/tools, or written/oral assessments on significant or contentious issues for the most senior internal and external customers (e.g. policymakers, IC components, Agency executives);
Other duties, as assigned.
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Mandatory Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of individual, organizational, and technical or transnational issues of national security concern.
Thorough knowledge of business operations and associated processes.
Thorough knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in one or more of the following areas: Applied Mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences); Computer Programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing); and Visualization (e.g. GIS/geospatial analysis, telemetry analysis).
Thorough knowledge of research designs. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive computer software applications, as needed.
Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions.
Ability to apply intellectual curiosity; creativity and innovation to go beyond current tools to deliver the best solution to complex problems.
Ability to effectively communicate complex, multi-disciplinary ideas and insights.
Ability to identify and/or develop business opportunities.
Ability to translate complex, technical findings into an easily understood narrative (i.e. tell story with data).
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.
Ability to multitask and change focus quickly as demands change.
Ability to evaluate data drawing pertinent inferences from data trend analysis, and interpretation of such inferences in keeping with the requirements of officials responsible for planning or for making policy decisions.
Experience using the Python programming language.
Experience in natural language processing, machine learning, and/or cloud computing.
Desired Requirements:
Generally, six years of related work experience.
Bachelor's degree in quantitative or technical field of study (e.g. statistics, mathematics, computer science, physical science, economics, Geographic Information Systems)
Applicants from federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC) may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Your application MUST be received by midnight on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
This is a multiple hire vacancy.
Job Interview Travel:
Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant's personal expense.
What To Expect Next:
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 30 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.
Other Information:
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
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 Accommodations Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Reasonable_Accommodation_WMA@cia.ic.gov and 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. IC employees must apply by the vacancy close date. The IC employee application should include the following ...
a. A brief (two-page limit) candidate resume or biographical summary.
b. A short narrative describing the applicant's qualifications (general and specific) for the joint duty rotational assignment.
2. IC employees must be nominated by their employing (home) element within 10 calendar days of the vacancy close date in order to be considered by the gaining element. Please contact your employing element's Joint Duty Program Office for nomination procedures as some agencies may require written supervisory endorsement at the time of application. IC Element Joint Duty Program Office contact info can be found at:
https://ichas.dni.ic.gov/JDAT/Contacts.aspx. Any application sent directly by an IC employee to the gaining element will not be considered.
18338
11/15/2024
12/2/2024
703-275-3888
vacancies@odni.gov
Analysis & Production
FullPerformance
GG/GS-12
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McLean, VA
0-25%
24
REIMBURSABLE
TOP SECRET//SCI
CI
11/15/2024
12/2/2024
703-275-3888
vacancies@odni.gov
Analysis & Production
FullPerformance
GG/GS-12
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McLean, VA
0-25%
24
REIMBURSABLE
TOP SECRET//SCI
CI
UNCLASSIFIED