Office of the Director of National Intelligence Hiring for WMD-CT Issues Division Chief at McLean, VA Full Time

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 Lead productive, substantive, and persistent engagements with stakeholders and mission partners across the counterterrorism, counterproliferation, and CBRN defense communities, maintaining a strong understanding of capabilities and challenges. Lead, plan, and prepare briefings, reports, and presentations to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and senior US Government agency officials in a manner that meets their specified requirements. Provide expert analysis and recommendations that ensure IC strategic plans and programs align with policy objectives. Lead and oversee the planning and completion of assessments to evaluate IC progress towards mission and enterprise objectives and determine how well the IC is postured for future environments. Conduct assessments to capture IC progress towards mission and enterprise objectives and assess how well the IC is postured for future environments. Manage a team to ensure a full range of understanding of customer requirements related to assigned missions and ensure these requirements have been conveyed to and coordinated with the ODNI and the IC. Enhance interoperability and collaboration across counter-WMD analytic, collection, S&T, and mission management components. Develop integrated IC strategies for WMD-CT mission areas. Assess progress against strategic goals and provide recommendations on risk. Lead the development of innovative solutions that leverage new technologies and intelligence capabilities in response to priority WMD-CT needs. Advise and engage senior IC leadership on strategic priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; lead and oversee the communication of emerging strategic issues and trends, independently evaluate against IC strategic elements, and make recommendations for improvements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. Qualifications At least five years of work experience related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and/or chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) threats. Expert knowledge and experience working with the counterterrorism and counter-weapons of mass destruction (WMD) communities; understanding of the respective authorities, capabilities, and responsibilities of departments and agencies. Expert leadership experience in strategy and policy development, strategic planning, and implementation efforts. Superior ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these in developing strategic plans for the organization. Expert ability to evaluate strategic trends, strategy and implementation plans, results, and programmatic data; propose innovative solutions; and implement change. Expert ability to communicate complex WMD-related counterterrorism information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences, including senior-level policymakers and operational entities. Creative problem-solving skills and superior ability to provide leadership in carrying out mission responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. Must have at least five years of work experience on a regional or functional CT topic. Education Bachelor’s Degree Additional Information 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 dnireasonableaccommodation[email protected], by unclassified email at DNI[email protected], 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 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.