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.

The National Counterterrorism Center's Directorate of Intelligence (NCTC/DI) is looking for a motivated Digital Forensics Analyst seeking a challenging and rewarding assignment with a high-performing functional team. This unit is NCTC's authority on digital exploitation, applying forensically sound digital exploitation techniques to support comprehensive technical analysis of various digital device data, incorporating targeting analysis and other INTs to drive actionable, operational reporting to support US Intelligence Community (IC) and US Federal Law Enforcement (FLE) partners. Digital Forensic Analysts on the team use exploitation tradecraft, digital forensics acumen, and interpersonal skills to position the DI to leverage DOMEX data it has to analyze threats, warn of new threats, and deliver value-added, timely data analytic services and reports to a broad range of customers and partners. The unit 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 proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and close partnership with other teams.
Lead technical, forensic examinations of raw media/devices to disseminate unique technical analysis and drive US government counterterrorism missions.

Leverage advanced knowledge of digital forensics to drive complex DOMEX technical intelligence discoveries, create timely and relevant DOMEX driven products, assist with developing programmatic documentation for the DOMEX cell, and interact with relevant DOMEX units at IC, Dept. of War, and FLE agencies.

Work across the DI to innovate, apply, and integrate quantitative analyses into analytic production.

Help develop and sustain partnerships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders, providing tailored analytic support, as needed.

Facilitate access to Community exploitation resources and interact with DOMEX owners, producers, and consumers to improve discovery and use of DOMEX information.

Utilize a variety 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.

Explore emerging technologies and other means to help automate discovery and access to relevant information in disparate DOMEX datasets.

Actively participate in initiatives that advance the Center's DOMEX goals and help pioneer exploitation activities to provide relevant analytic and technical reporting of DOMEX.

Prepare and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers on significant intelligence issues.

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.

Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broad or more strategic subject areas.

Effectively communicate complex and technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Other duties, as assigned.

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

Required Qualifications:

Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue for IC consumers and policymakers at the highest levels of government.

Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, analyze, and assess initiatives and report trends impacting mission objectives.

Ability to apply expert knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.

Ability to work collaboratively with junior officers and other stakeholders to provide technical guidance and support, while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Thorough knowledge of IC policy and procedures and demonstrated knowledge of analytic tradecraft and ability to communicate intelligence information and judgments to generalists as well as specialists.

Knowledge of USG digital media collection and exploitation, with an understanding of Community accepted exploitation tools.

Demonstrated success independently and in multidisciplinary technical analysis teams; ability to participate in a varied and welcoming environment and to clearly, effectively execute mission objectives.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus, work effectively and independently.

Desired Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a digital forensic analyst with a focus on mobile devices, computer operating systems (e.g., Windows, Mac, Linux), and/or embedded systems (e.g., drones, automobiles, and wearables), and hands-on experience in data acquisition, examination, and reporting. Work experience with IC, Dept. of War, and/or FLE agencies handling DOMEX.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or close related discipline. Higher levels of educate are not required, but preferred.

Certifications in advanced mobile devices and computer forensics from nationally accredited programs (e.g., IACIS, SANS, and CompTIA+).
Ability to participate in periodic, short-term TDYs.

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.

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.

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