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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. Responsibilities The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence Data Analysis Group (DAG) is seeking a highly motivated and creative officer to lead its Data Analytics Division, ensuring that its data science and data analytic projects capitalize on NCTC's unique data accesses and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities to meet the highest standards of tradecraft. The division chief will work closely with counterparts across NCTC and the IC to develop and sustain partnerships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders, providing tailored analytic support, as needed. Leverage relationships with partners to improve access to data and deliver enhanced analytic insights. Lead the Center's data science and analytic projects to include the DI's methodological assessment on International Terrorists Threats to the United States and US Persons and Facilities Overseas, the Ares dataset of terrorist violent events, the Ledger dataset of terrorist financial transactions, and other sophisticated AI/ML and data analytic programs. Provide expert 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. Lead and direct teams in or more areas of analytic expertise* in substantive analytic and management operations; plan, coordinate, and oversee work in a manner consistent with fulfilling organizational directives and accomplishing mission goals. Lead and direct multiple teams in the gathering of political, social, cultural, economic, military, scientific, and historical information in support of US interests and policy objectives; guide teams in the development and identification of highly relevant information from internal and external sources to meet client needs. Set priorities and drive programs to ensure senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) officials are prepared for policy meetings throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) and US Government (USG). Develop and maintain working relationships with senior ODNI officials and, as necessary, principals throughout the intelligence and policy communities; identify issues and developments with internal and external peers, communicating regularly to exchange subject information. Develop the substantive analytic and management skills of subordinate employees and supervisors, and contribute to the broader corporate mission of the organization. Serve as the primary approver for the allocation of resources including but not limited to training, travel, and contracts; advise senior leadership on resource needs for the entire unit. Evaluate and develop first-line supervisors; serve as a substantive supervisory and analytic resource, teaching and guiding team chiefs; provide substantive feedback to include career development counseling and skills development. Other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Expert knowledge of area of political, cultural, social, historical, economic, military and diplomatic traits and behaviors of specific country, region, or transnational issue. Expert knowledge of analytic tradecraft and the customer base for a specified region, function, or transnational issue. Expert knowledge of current and projected analytic capabilities and key US foreign policy and national security objectives for specified region or function. Expert analytic and critical thinking skills, including superior to think strategically; superior ability to effectively express complex, multi-discipline ideas and insights verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences up to and including senior leadership. Superior ability to remain open-minded and change judgments on the basis of new information and requirements, perform multiple tasks and change focus quickly as demands change, and support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers. Expert ability to stay informed on current foreign political trends and developments and to work effectively in open-source environment; as required, proficiency in a relevant foreign language. Expert knowledge of IC policy and procedures as well as an expert ability to maintain and develop contacts within ODNI and the intelligence and policy communities for purposes of exchanging information. Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development. Generally, twelve or more years of related work experience. Bachelor's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline. 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: 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 dnireasonableaccommodationwma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNIDRA@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.