Operations Officer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence • McLean, VA

20d

About The Position

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation’s effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing, and sharing information to support whole-of-government action and national counterterrorism objectives. The NCTC Operations Center (NCTOC) is the Center’s entry point for intelligence reporting, provides situational awareness on global terrorism and breaking events, and serves as a communications hub between NCTC, the Intelligence Community, and the broader counterterrorism community.

The Operations Officer supports NCTC’s 24/7 situational awareness mission. The role serves the Intelligence Community, the broader counterterrorism community, the Director of NCTC, and the Director of National Intelligence. It involves monitoring and analyzing intelligence and operational reporting, producing time-sensitive counterterrorism updates, and collaborating with interagency partners. The position requires rotating 12.5-hour shifts in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States.
• Must meet suitability or fitness requirements based on a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SBI), with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
• Knowledge of intelligence analysis and production.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Intelligence Community counterparts and senior staff to share information.
• Ability to assess time-sensitive issues, adjust priorities, and shift focus quickly as demands change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating 12.5-hour shifts in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to all levels of management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under strict guidelines while maintaining superior customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain global situational awareness by independently researching and analyzing raw intelligence reporting and tracking current intelligence issues.
• Monitor, sort, prioritize, and analyze intelligence and operational message traffic in support of counterterrorism operations and terrorism crisis management.
• Draft all-source Alerts, Advisories, and other sensitive counterterrorism situational-awareness products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support internal and external information sharing, build collaborative relationships with interagency partners, and communicate timely, relevant threat information to the counterterrorism community.
• Coordinate with other NCTOC officers to maintain situational awareness across teams.
• Support intelligence production, tradecraft development, and other NCTOC initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed