Near East Deputy Group Chief
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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Near East Deputy Group Chief
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
McLean, Virginia
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 23, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team of analysts and supervisors at the National Counterterrorism Center, focusing on guiding counterterrorism intelligence efforts, developing staff skills, and ensuring high-quality analysis to protect the nation from threats.
A good fit would be an experienced leader with a background in intelligence analysis and team management who enjoys mentoring others and driving innovative solutions in a high-stakes environment.
Key Requirements
- Proven supervisory experience with a track record of success in leading teams
- Expert knowledge of analytic tradecraft and product review in intelligence
- Superior understanding of resource management principles
- Strong interpersonal skills for building consensus and collaborating across organizations
- Ability to direct taskings, assess performance, and support employee development
- Experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and high morale
Full Job Description
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.
A proven record of success as a supervisor. Expert knowledge of analytic tradecraft and product review. Superior knowledge of resource management principles and applications.
Superior interpersonal skills, corporate approach, and aptitude at building consensus.
Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development. Major Duties:
The selected candidate will be expected to: Evaluate and develop first-line supervisors, a senior analyst, and an executive officer; provide substantive feedback to include career development counseling and skills development; serve as a substantive supervisory and analytic resource, teaching and guiding team chiefs; delegate responsibilities and empower employees to make decisions.
Work with the Group Chief and other Deputy to shape and implement the vision of the group, which is focused on maximizing customer impact, serving as a leader in creativity and innovation, developing the workforce, and cultivating high morale.
Leverage your experience to serve as a corporate resource, contributing outside your group to the broader DI, NCTC, ODNI, and IC.
Help drive the group's analytic program, ensuring that products incorporate the highest IC tradecraft standards and capitalize on NCTC's unique data accesses and tools.
Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
Ensure personnel are appropriately challenged, rewarded, and given the support, tools, training, and opportunities they need to develop and succeed.
Cultivate an inclusive environment that fosters the development of all officers to their full potential.
Evaluate and develop first-line supervisors; serve as a substantive supervisory and analytic resource, teaching and guiding team chiefs; provide substantive feedback to include career development counseling and skills development.
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