Research Analyst

Perform Congressional Directed Actions Successfully execute ODNI’s oversight of government personnel security programs. And you have:

Required personnel security, writing, and comparative analytical skills. A basic understanding of on-going security clearance reform initiatives with an emphasis on (investigations, adjudications, and polygraph). Strong research, analysis, problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written skills with an emphasis on product development that support on-going security clearance reform initiatives. Experience with MS Excel, Power Point, Word and ability to manage data, building statistical and metrics tables to support the government’s security clearance timeliness information. The ability to work independently within a team/collaborative environment and with all levels of stakeholders while being proactive and responsive to government direction. Demonstrated expertise managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and work effectively with senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.

Familiarity with the IC and its components, as well as its missions, disciplines, capabilities, and interrelationships. Demonstrated familiarity with appropriate Security Regulations and Policies. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior leaders from inside and outside the USG, and to coordinate, network, and communicate across the IC.  Applicable degree(s):  Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Government, Logistics, Politics, Political Science, or Security (any field). Minimum seven (7) years of experience supporting IC elements.  These seven (7) years of experience may be concurrent with requisite years of experience. Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting IC Security elements, supporting security policy and program development.  These three (3) years of experience may be concurrent with requisite years of experience. 

Broad experience with the legislation, history, policy issues, and practical challenges facing security clearance reform initiatives in the national security environment. Extensive experience in collaboration and consensus building across government organizations and industry.