OTI Vetting Analyst – Washington, D.C. (GS-13)

The OTI Vetting Analyst is a full-time Personal Services Contract (PSC) position at the GS-13 equivalent level and located in Washington, D.C. Offers for this position are due no later than August 5, 2021 at 1:00pm Eastern Time. For full information about this position, as well as instructions on how to apply, please read the entire solicitation at www.OTIjobs.net.

INTRODUCTION:

This position is located in the Counterterrorism Vetting Division, Office of Security. The incumbent will report directly to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Security (SEC). The incumbent must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. A Counterintelligence Polygraph test will be required in order to have work site access at the Threat Screening Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields;

• Analyze intelligence reporting and data to make recommendations shaping agency programs;

• Plan, develop, organize, and conduct special research studies providing comprehensive assessments of broad, exceptionally complex, or highly sensitive issues within the assigned area. Develop methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information, for translation into intelligence relevant to the organization. Analyze the significance and policy implications of issues in the assigned area;

• Initiate contact with personnel stationed overseas, other senior intelligence analysts, and experts in specialty fields to validate and ascertain reliability of information;

• Provide interpretation of intelligence analyses and draft critical intelligence assessments. Apprise policy and intelligence officials at all levels, within and outside the organization, on emerging issues by preparing intelligence reports and presenting oral briefings;

• Plan, implement, and maintain databases to store and process technical or operational intelligence in one or more assigned areas;

• Develop the organization’s position on controversial or disputed issues. Write for various publications on behalf of the organization. Respond to requests for information from a wide variety of sources;

• Serve as technical expert, independently developing and maintaining critical relationships with various stakeholders in the government, private industry, and academia to further USAID’s intelligence research, operations, and/or technology development efforts. Create processes by which the organization pursues collaborative arrangements and relationships with the Intelligence Community and intelligence proponents. Conceive, develop, and implement outreach strategies designed to reach and engage intelligence entities in technology transfer and commercialization efforts. Provide advice and assistance on developing policies and procedures for the organization’s liaison activities;

• Plan, organize, and coordinate briefings and information exchange opportunities. Serve as organizational spokesperson at public meetings, formal and informal briefings, workshops, and press conferences on extremely technical and complex program activities;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and information networks with state, local entities, and industries affected by intelligence programs to gain a better understanding of their interests and to facilitate their participation and understanding. Advise and recommend innovative approaches for avoiding and/or resolving problems and reducing conflicts;

• Serve as a technical expert, independently developing and maintaining critical relationships in the intelligence community; and,

• As required, perform services under this scope of work at physical locations other than Washington OTI headquarters, including within other USAID offices, bureaus, or other USG agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At a minimum, the offeror must have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, plus four (4) years of experience in a security-related field.

OR

High school degree, plus eight (8) years of experience with at least four (4) years of experience in a security-related field.

AND

1. Demonstrated experience in intelligence data interpretation and analysis.

Please direct questions about this position or the offer process to the OTI Recruitment Team at [email protected].