Senior Biometrics Analyst

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.

Requirements:

Mandatory Requirements

Extensive knowledge of biometric tools and capabilities within the IC.

Extensive knowledge of specific technical characteristics of biometric files to include a comprehensive understanding of thresholds, biometric comparison programs, and specific USG collection systems.

Experience in conducting one to one biometric comparisons.

Experience performing biometric examination operations.

Knowledge of biometric tools and capabilities within the IC.

Demonstrated ability to research and logically analyze, synthesize, and judge information, as well as the ability to review and incorporate multiple sources of information in performing assignments.

Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements; basic ability to support group decisions, accept and incorporate feedback, and solicit opinions from coworkers.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including an ability to work effectively within an interagency environment on complex issues requiring negotiation and consensus-building.

Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent job-related experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to perform the functions of the position proficiently. Generally, ten years' experience in a related field.

Desired Requirements:

Prior experience working within the TIDE database.

Extensive knowledge of traditional and nontraditional information resources, particularly current or projected collection systems and data sources for analysis; basic knowledge of selected analytic tools (link analysis, data integration, geographic information systems).

Extensive knowledge of the mission, charter, roles, and responsibilities of the ODNI, IC, and USG agencies, and how these organizations can effectively integrate their terrorist identities analysis capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to apply detailed knowledge of ODNI, IC organizations, and relevant customer organizations or operations, in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.