Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (U.S. Citizens only)
Lead intelligence analyst team to assess threats to USAID.
Overview
Lead intelligence analyst team to assess threats to USAID.
You have:
- Leading an intelligence analyst team.
- Experience in threat assessment for domestic and international operations.
- Knowledge of analytic tradecraft standards.
- Ability to coordinate intelligence briefings.
- Experience liaising with intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.
This position is in the Counterterrorism Vetting Unit (CTV), within the Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Information Security Division (ICI), Office of Security (SEC), at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The incumbent leads an all-source intelligence analyst team responsible for analyzing threats to USAID domestic and international operations. CTV coordinates tailored intelligence briefings for senior Agency leadership, provides threat briefings to USAID personnel traveling to posts located in critical threat areas, and liaises with the Intelligence Community and Federal Law Enforcement agencies to develop rigorous assessments of threat intelligence relevant to USAID in accordance with established analytic tradecraft standards.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a team in threat assessment? | This evaluates your leadership and analytical skills in a critical situation. | Provide a brief summary of the situation, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach coordinating intelligence briefings for senior leadership? | This question assesses your communication and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have working with federal law enforcement or intelligence agencies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you adhered to analytic tradecraft standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle high-pressure situations involving national security. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |