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Summary The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Directorate for Mission Integration (MI) creates a consistent and holistic view of intelligence from collection to analysis and serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) principal advisor on all aspects of intelligence. MI integrates mission capabilities, informs enterprise resource and policy decisions, and ensures the delivery of timely, objective, accurate, and relevant intelligence. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities: The National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the most senior intelligence analysts supporting the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in carrying out responsibilities as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC) and as the principal adviser to the President for intelligence matters related to national security. The NIC produces a variety of all-source, IC coordinated intelligence reports, including its flagship product, the National Intelligence Estimate, which represents the Intelligence Community's most authoritative statement on a key national security issue. Apply knowledge of analytic tradecraft and editorial review (based on ODNI analytic tradecraft and writing standards) to lead the preparation of authoritative, all-source intelligence assessments that skillfully convey complex substantive issues in clear, digestible formats and content that address senior US policymakers, demands, including the President and senior officials at the National Security Council, the heads of IC agencies, and the Director of National Intelligence. Review, evaluate, and assess the validity of the highly sensitive, critical intelligence information contained in intelligence publications, ensuring the information is accurate and supported; verify facts and provide accurate sourcing information; provide compelling and convincing information to support arguments contained in the intelligence publications; and task analysts to clarify factual data and analytic methodologies. Review NIC products for clarity, brevity, organization, logic, and grammar, and work with authors to add context to articles as necessary; ensure that the articles selected are relevant and adds value for the reader. Work with authors and the NIC/APS visuals team to ensure that publications provide compelling visuals that support the product's analytic judgments. Enhance and integrate information through use of graphics, maps, and interactives that will ensure messages are delivered clearly and with impact. Support all phases of the production process-tracking production workflow, incorporating author and FO reviewing changes to drafts, working with graphics designers to integrate analytic visuals, coordinating with publications officers to finalize products for dissemination and posting. Support NIC/FO preparations for and implementation of NIE-related IC meetings. Support NIC exchanges/conferences, including with nongovernmental subject matter experts, through notetaking and writing of conference reports. Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with intelligence officers to provide direct input in substantive and procedural processes for producing Community-coordinated intelligence analysis. Keep abreast of and incorporate new technologies, tools, techniques, and trends in work. This position requires a Monday to Friday late morning to early evening schedule (10:00am to 6:00pm) with some flexibility to those hours. This timeline is essential to maintain editorial coverage for the NIC. Requirements 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 Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and quality standards as applied to the drafting, review, and production of finished intelligence products. Extensive multidisciplinary teaming skills and ability to collaborate effectively with senior analysts/authors, production specialists, and management to complete projects. Expert in adjusting work schedule to meet occasional high production demands and/or assist with crisis tasking. Demonstrated exceptional writing and grammar skills; ability to make editorial recommendations to improve message clarity, story flow/structure, internal consistency, and treatment of analytic alternatives, graphics/maps, outlook and implications in IC products. Demonstrated knowledge of editorial principles and an eagle eye for detail. Extensive ability to formulate constructive reviewing comments; strong communication skills for eliciting and sharing information with authors and project stakeholders. Extensive experience with platforms/tools used, such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse, creative, fast-paced project team environment; flexibility, teamwork, and a positive outlook are essential. Extensive knowledge of organizational protocol policies and procedures and of quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity and timeliness; extensive knowledge of filing and records management systems and practices. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including demonstrated ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources. Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and superior ability to work effectively under extremely tight deadlines. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and superior ability to work effectively with individuals at the highest levels of government; confidence and effectiveness in working with government officials as well as with senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) officers. Bachelor's degree. Desired Requirements: Eight or more years of related work experience. Expert experience working in an intelligence production unit-e.g. at CIA/DA, NCTC/DI, or DIA-and with professional editors and publication officers who produce finished intelligence analysis. Superior knowledge of production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy and/or electronic formats; thorough knowledge of both electronic and hardcopy dissemination mechanisms. Familiarity with the US Intelligence Community, the NIC's role, and NIC intelligence products; an understanding of NIC estimative tradecraft, which combines strategic analysis, warning, risk analysis, alternative analysis, and other forward-leaning approaches using short and longer product formats. 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 DNIDiversityWMA@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.