Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Summary

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) is the DNI's Intelligence Community (IC) lead for cyber intelligence issues. CTIIC is responsible for integrating IC collection and analysis on cyber intelligence issues, and for coordinating and supporting the IC in providing accurate, timely, comprehensive support to national policy and decision makers.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Internal to an Agency = Open to current permanent ODNI employees

Federal Employees = This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.

Duties

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)'s Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) node for cyber intelligence integration across the IC enterprise. CTIIC is responsible for ensuring analytic integration of cyber intelligence across the IC (Analytic Integration Directorate), carrying out the ICD-900 mission management and policy support functions through the Office of the National Intelligence Manager (NIM) for Cyber, and through PPD-41, leading intelligence integration and support to respond to cyber incidents through the Unified Coordination Group.

Are you a critical thinker with insatiable curiosity interested in exploring how technical information, national security issues, and global events converge to inform policy? Do you like cutting through the noise to clearly communicate key findings and tough concepts through writing and briefings? Want unique access to top policymakers, analytic counterparts across the Intelligence Community (IC), and leading cyber security companies? The ODNI's Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) is looking for analysts to help grow our center and be a part of the new wave of government cyber intelligence.

Dynamic, high-tempo, and cutting-edge, CTIIC is dedicated to informing national policy and decision makers of cyber intelligence issues through engagement across the public and private sectors and with partners and allies. Whether we are integrating IC collection and analysis on cyber intelligence issues; asking novel cyber threat questions; or providing accurate, timely, comprehensive support to the National Security Council; CTIIC is on the frontlines informing cyber policy, security, and operations.

At CTIIC, we place diversity at the forefront of everything we do to ensure equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all. We rely on each employee's unique strengths, experiences, and creativity to carry out our mission. We empower all employees and offer opportunities for professional growth and cyber skill development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

As a cyber threat analyst, you will develop and produce insightful finished intelligence products that contextualize the cyber story within the larger national security picture in support of US policymakers and national security interests. You will engage on a diverse set of cyber issues, as requirements shift and focus areas change based on emerging cyber developments.

Build comprehensive analytic understanding of significant cyber threats by independently identifying, researching, and assessing intelligence reporting. Aggregate reporting and supplement with context and analysis to inform the IC and the broader US Government of cyber issues and trends.

Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.

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.

Perform proactive community outreach and collaboration by planning and engaging in internal and external information sharing, fostering working relationships with interagency partners, and communicating timely and relevant intelligence information.

Research and produce intelligence products that incorporate all sources of information to set significant cyber threat reporting in the larger national security context and highlight US response actions.

Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to keep abreast of current developments, resolve problems, eliminate duplication, and share information of interest.

Develop oral briefings and written reports for ODNI leadership and senior internal and external customers on cyber intelligence activities and/or threats.

Continually developing analytic tradecraft, writing skills, and insights into cyber and technology issues as well as any pertinent national security concerns.

Unclassified CTIIC Website: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/ctiic-home

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:

At least five years as an all-source intelligence analyst or three years as a cyber threat intelligence analyst responsible for producing all-source written production.

Basic ability to research, develop, and write high-quality analysis and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific cyber, regional, or transnational issue for IC consumers and policymakers.

Basic ability to lead and promote the development and use of a broad range of methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).

Fundamental critical thinking and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information and technical data.

Basic ability to identify inconsistencies and biases, study relevant perspectives, question key assumptions, remain open-minded, and change opinions based on new information and requirements.

Fundamental interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills, including an ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and demonstrate initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Basic ability to brief counterparts and senior officials on current intelligence products, answer questions, and provide supporting information.

Basic ability to provide analytic assessments under tight timelines, adjust priorities, and change focus quickly as demands change.

Provide a 2-3-page writing sample in addition to a cover letter.

Desired Requirements:

Previous experience working as an analyst covering cyber or regional issues.

College or graduate school degree is preferred.

Sophisticated analytic tradecraft and keen intellectual curiosity.

Ability to communicate technical findings to nontechnical customers.

Fast learner interested in improving technical and intelligence tradecraft proficiencies.

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. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

• Benefits
  
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  A complete application package must include:
  
  a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.
  
  b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
  
  c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
  
  d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
  
  e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
  
  Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only.
  
  Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.
  
  For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system)
  
  Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
  
  ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
  
  All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
  
  Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
  
  APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
  
  Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
  
  - Social Security Number (SSN)
  
  - Photos of yourself
  
  - Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  
  - Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  
  Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Vacancy Team ODNI
  
  Email
  
  Vacancies@odni.gov
  
  Address
  
  Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
  
  Director Of National Intelligence
  
  Washington, DC 20002
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

A complete application package must include:

a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.

b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.

c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.

e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only.

Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.

For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system)

Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.

ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.

All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.

APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

- Social Security Number (SSN)

- Photos of yourself

- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

- Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI

Email

Vacancies@odni.gov

Address

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center

Director Of National Intelligence

Washington, DC 20002

US

Next steps

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request