UNCLASSIFIED
Chief
ODNI-25-0157UODNI
GG/GS-15
Virginia-Northern Virginia
1/27/2025
Directorate 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 (MDR)
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
Oversee and implement the development, application, and communication of policies, guidelines, and procedures that support information sharing with foreign partners and provide a framework for managing the relationships between partners.
Initiate, establish, foster, and effectively participate in unilateral and multilateral intelligence sharing arrangements with joint analytic units and foreign partners.
Manage the planning and coordination for engagements with Intelligence Community and U.S. government agencies, their designated representatives, and other ODNI elements; maintain positive relationships with IC partners, NCTC leadership, and other stakeholders in planning and managing engagements with international counterparts and senior leaders.
Oversee the development of briefings to interagency groups, external partners, and senior leadership; manage the process for prep books and incorporate best practices into guidance for engaging with partners.
Maintain awareness and provide substantive responses in communication with internal and external partners on engagements; manage the development and delivery of briefings for interagency groups, external partners; and oversee the preparation book process for executive leadership.
Engage in and facilitate intelligence integration and effective coordination between NCTC, U.S. Government agencies, and other partners, and in so doing improve leadership support, unit performance, and standard operating procedures.
Lead, manage, and direct staff to include setting performance and unit goals, evaluating performance, recognizing employees and providing feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities.
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
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Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment; and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
Superior leadership and managerial skills including strong interpersonal skills to be able to build consensus, and independently exert influence on stakeholders.
Superior critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to think strategically and proactively identify needs, develop innovative recommendations, and communicate effectively with audiences at all levels.
Superior ability to evaluate reports and data analyses and draw relevant inferences to make decisions, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Expert knowledge of IC structures, capabilities, operational mechanisms, and ability to anticipate issues relevant to NCTC and counterterrorism issues.
Superior ability to lead and manage capabilities, including that ability to effectively direct taskings.
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment; and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
Superior ability to communicate, both oral and in written, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
Superior ability to understand substantive and administrative issues, exert influence to senior leadership, communicate cogently and effectively with people at all levels (both internal and external), brief management on reviews and findings, and organize and edit written reports of varying length and complexity.
Desired Qualifications
Expert experience and knowledge of effective working relationships with foreign governments (i.e., intelligence services, law enforcement, military, ministries, etc.) with emphasis on counterintelligence, security procedures, and official policy guidelines on relationships with foreign liaison service.
OBJECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Must have at least five years' experience contributing to, leading or managing successful programs and initiatives within a government organization.
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.
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 (MDR)
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
Oversee and implement the development, application, and communication of policies, guidelines, and procedures that support information sharing with foreign partners and provide a framework for managing the relationships between partners.
Initiate, establish, foster, and effectively participate in unilateral and multilateral intelligence sharing arrangements with joint analytic units and foreign partners.
Manage the planning and coordination for engagements with Intelligence Community and U.S. government agencies, their designated representatives, and other ODNI elements; maintain positive relationships with IC partners, NCTC leadership, and other stakeholders in planning and managing engagements with international counterparts and senior leaders.
Oversee the development of briefings to interagency groups, external partners, and senior leadership; manage the process for prep books and incorporate best practices into guidance for engaging with partners.
Maintain awareness and provide substantive responses in communication with internal and external partners on engagements; manage the development and delivery of briefings for interagency groups, external partners; and oversee the preparation book process for executive leadership.
Engage in and facilitate intelligence integration and effective coordination between NCTC, U.S. Government agencies, and other partners, and in so doing improve leadership support, unit performance, and standard operating procedures.
Lead, manage, and direct staff to include setting performance and unit goals, evaluating performance, recognizing employees and providing feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities.
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
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Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment; and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
Superior leadership and managerial skills including strong interpersonal skills to be able to build consensus, and independently exert influence on stakeholders.
Superior critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to think strategically and proactively identify needs, develop innovative recommendations, and communicate effectively with audiences at all levels.
Superior ability to evaluate reports and data analyses and draw relevant inferences to make decisions, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Expert knowledge of IC structures, capabilities, operational mechanisms, and ability to anticipate issues relevant to NCTC and counterterrorism issues.
Superior ability to lead and manage capabilities, including that ability to effectively direct taskings.
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment; and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
Superior ability to communicate, both oral and in written, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
Superior ability to understand substantive and administrative issues, exert influence to senior leadership, communicate cogently and effectively with people at all levels (both internal and external), brief management on reviews and findings, and organize and edit written reports of varying length and complexity.
Desired Qualifications
Expert experience and knowledge of effective working relationships with foreign governments (i.e., intelligence services, law enforcement, military, ministries, etc.) with emphasis on counterintelligence, security procedures, and official policy guidelines on relationships with foreign liaison service.
OBJECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Must have at least five years' experience contributing to, leading or managing successful programs and initiatives within a government organization.
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.
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.
12541
11/21/2024
12/6/2024
571-280-6028
ODNI_NCTC_HR_OPS@ODNI.gov
Mission Management
Expert
GG/GS-15
GG/GS-14
McLean, VA
0-25%
24
REIMBURSABLE
TOP SECRET//SCI
CI
11/21/2024
12/6/2024
571-280-6028
ODNI_NCTC_HR_OPS@ODNI.gov
Mission Management
Expert
GG/GS-15
GG/GS-14
McLean, VA
0-25%
24
REIMBURSABLE
TOP SECRET//SCI
CI
UNCLASSIFIED