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.
The National Counterterrorism Center's Counterterrorism Executive (NCTC/CTX) is looking for a motivated intelligence analyst seeking a challenging and rewarding assignment with a high-performing team covering terrorist threats and counterterrorism capabilities globally, focused on terrorist hostage and detainee issues.
This unit is charged with discerning, assessing, and communicating the significance and implications of terrorism-related developments to inform policy and support operations. The division is seeking an analyst able to operate at the full performance level and willing to commit to a dynamic, fulfilling set of important responsibilities that will require a positive attitude, formal instruction, and close partnership with other talented analysts.
CTX has an expansive mission that requires a rigorous approach to analysis and collaboration across the IC. Aspiring candidates will be at the forefront of NCTC's efforts to identify unique analytic insights, while continuing to provide the highest quality strategic analysis on CT Topics.
Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to: Plan, research, develop, and communicate 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).
Plan, promote, and lead the production of 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.
Plan, prepare, and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues; explain complex concepts to non-expert customers and tailor the product to correspond to customer needs. Develop and implement strategies and mitigation initiatives to address gaps and shortfalls in collection and analytic capabilities across the USG.
Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate the preparation of tactical, multidisciplinary, and strategic analysis that supports key US national security and foreign policy objectives and helps shape IC analysis and priorities. Apply a full range 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. Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.
Do NOT submit transcripts.
This position is with Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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