Hiring: Collection Strategist. Company: Office of the Director of National Intelligence Location: McLean, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:43:52 Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance About the job Required Skills: •The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) seeks a motivated individual who desires to join a high-performing team of officers who integrate and coordinate whole-of-Government counterterrorism strategy, plans, policies, programs, and activities to disrupt and dismantle transnational threat networks and safeguard American lives. •The Selected Candidate Will Be Expected To Plan, develop and evaluate the related strategic planning documents in support of United States (U.S.) national security and foreign policy interests and programs. •Conduct research to identify priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; draft emerging strategic issues and trends. •Possess regional counterterrorism knowledge of either Asia, Africa, or newly designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) based or active (or both) in Latin America. •Possess extensive capability in CT analysis, CT operations, or CT intelligence collection or collection management. •Support assessments of the Intelligence Community's (IC's) progress towards mission and enterprise strategic objectives. •Prepare strategic guidance documentation for IC programs and activities, under direct supervision. •Conduct research on best practices in strategy development, execution, evaluation, and impact in order to promote shared vision, values, and goals. Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States •Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an 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 all new permanent appointments to the ODNI. •Extensive knowledge of strategy development and planning and a demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these into organizational strategic plans. •Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with others internally and externally. •Extensive knowledge of IC organizations' missions and policies necessary to support U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. •Extensive understanding of performance management principles. •Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, organize, and draw inferences from incomplete data and present a compelling analysis of findings and issues; demonstrated ability to identify, articulate, document, and mitigate knowledge gaps or alternatives approaches. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!