TARGETING ANALYST.

Responsibilities Perform in-depth analyses of complex and significant national, regional, and/or global issues for senior policymakers and key components in the Intelligence Community (IC), law enforcement, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Develop and produce a broad range of finished intelligence products in support of United States (US) foreign policy and national security interests. Provide leadership and expert guidance to the planning, analysis, and application of a full‑range of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex analytical issues and incorporate insights and findings into well‑crafted, in‑depth intelligence products.

Prepare and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues. Conduct and produce tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities. Utilize a variety of methodological tools and approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex and significant analytic issues and incorporate insights and findings into well‑crafted, sophisticated intelligence products.

Develop and implement strategies for gathering intelligence or historical information in support of US interests and policy objectives; cultivate and identify key internal and external sources of relevant information that meet customer and self‑derived needs. Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broad or more strategic subject areas. Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.

Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in the area of expertise. Other duties, as assigned. Requirements Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply for the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA).

JDA applicants must be at the grade level specified in the advertisement and have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or the ability to obtain one. Applicants must be permanent employees (not temporary promotions, military, or contractors). Joint Duty applicants may be considered as a reimbursable detailee if endorsed by the employing agency and must obtain required security clearances; the ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.

Qualifications Knowledge in the area of subject matter expertise. Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high‑quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue. Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations to translate requirements and provide appropriate output or responses.

Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures with demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists. Ability to produce analytic finished intelligence related to the subject matter issue, either as lead analyst or manager of analysts, and broad knowledge of the role of intelligence analysis within the IC. Proficiency in the use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (e.g., modeling, link analysis, software).

Ability to maintain and develop regular contacts within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the IC for exchanging information. Flexibility and openness to changing opinions based on new information and requirements; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers. Ability to oversee and direct information‑sharing programs and promote information‑sharing practices across the ODNI and IC.

Analytic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically. Ability to execute senior‑level guidance in a fast‑paced environment and translate strategic goals into specific objectives with appropriate metrics and methods to track progress. Interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills when working with individuals at the highest levels of the IC and government in justifying, defending, negotiating, and resolving significant and controversial issues.

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and mentor junior colleagues. Creative problem‑solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities. Experience/Education: Generally, six years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree in the subject matter area, or closely related discipline.

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