Chief National Counterintelligence

Summary The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Governments counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as Group Chief within NCSC , and carry out the National Counterintelligence and Security Centers responsibilities as the intelligence mission manager for counterintelligence. Work in partnership with the Assistant Director and the Deputy Assistant Director of the National Counterintelligence Directorate (NCD) to lead and advance the U.S. Governments mission of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and countering foreign intelligence threats to the United States. Lead and manage the day to day activities of the National Counterintelligence Officers (NCIOs) to advance the counterintelligence mission. Lead and guide national counterintelligence analysis, collection, plans, capabilities, and activities to advance the objectives of the National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States and the Unifying Intelligence Strategy for Counterintelligence; oversee the development and implementation of supporting strategic plans and initiatives that address the highest priority foreign intelligence threats and counterintelligence mission needs; evaluate the state of the U.S. Governments progress in achieving national counterintelligence objectives and addressing mission gaps. Assist NCD in the development of publications that establish national CI priorities and drive analysis and collection, including the Congressionally-directed National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment (NTIPA), the National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States, the Unifying Intelligence Strategy for Counterintelligence, counterintelligence analysis and collection guidance, strategic counterintelligence priorities, and counterintelligence risk assessments that examine foreign intelligence threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations on high priority topics. Advise and inform senior U.S. Government officials, state/local/tribal/territorial officials, foreign allies and partners, members of the private sector, and other key stakeholders, as appropriate, about counterintelligence risks, mitigations, and mission needs. Represent NCSC in various IC and policy fora and integrate counterintelligence into the national security decision making process. Lead outreach briefings to key stakeholders on foreign intelligence threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations. Recognize, value, build, and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC and routinely engage IC counterparts to drive mission integration. Work closely with the National Intelligence Managers and National Intelligence Management Council to advance counterintelligence priorities. Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in counterintelligence to achieve a government-wide reputation as a force for integration Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development 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: Expert knowledge of the intelligence cycle and experience with leading CI analytic and collection tradecraft across the IC Outstanding ability to think critically and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, articulate complex issues to a wide audience, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives. Expert knowledge and ability to lead and establish processes, to include ways to examine threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations on high priority topics. Superior ability to identify emerging CI trends and strategic issues and incorporate them in developing strategic plans for the organization and dissemination across the IC. Superior ability to lead and supervise a team in a fast paced environment, to include a demonstrated ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, provide feedback, collaborate on goal setting, foster a collaborative work environment, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel. Education Bachelors 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. 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