Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): McLean, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: The Policy & Capabilities (PC) Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. PC is comprised of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) and Policy Strategy and Accountability (PSA) Office.

Major Duties:

• Within P&C, the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) leads DNI-directed, results-oriented campaigns in key contested areas, including Mission Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Compute, and Space & Sensors. These campaigns run from 18-36 months and are focused on establishing multi-agency capabilities that will transform the intelligence community (IC). There are multiple openings available for this role, and we are accepting applications for all positions through this single vacancy announcement. SCO also provides rigorous, collaborative, and stakeholder-informed analysis to optimize IC investments and capabilities, supporting IC mission and the DNI's priorities. Systems and strategic analysis support this mission by delivering independent systems analyses and operations research that combines programmatic and technical acumen with community collaboration. This position conducts portfolio, architectural, and end-to-end analysis. Specifically, this position will: Plan, design, and conduct high-impact, community-wide analysis, such as: Analyses of Alternatives, Strategic Portfolio Reviews, and other evaluative studies and strategic reviews of cross-cutting Intelligence Community (IC) issues and programs. Apply knowledge of a broad range of systems analysis and operations research methods and principles in the development of products that are rigorous, defensible, and objective. Collaborate with IC stakeholders to conduct analyses of specific issues in support of analytic products. Develop and deliver background papers, talking points, and written reports and briefings to leadership. Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC stakeholders, colleagues, and users to analyze systems and operations performance metrics, reporting requirements, and exchange knowledge and leverage information sharing techniques regarding current and proposed programs.

Qualifications: Academic background (e.g. Bachelor's of Science) in engineering, operations research, systems analysis, a related analytical field, or social science with multi-method research training. Superior interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills required to effectively manage sensitive issues and expert ability to plan, lead, and implement complex technical projects. Superior oral and written communications skills, including ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas at all levels of management. Superior ability to develop and apply a broad range of analytical tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations on complex issues (systems analysis, statistical methods, operations research, etc.). Desired Requirements: Expert knowledge of the IC and its components, missions, and interrelationships, including the ability to lead broad-based teams regarding key IC issues. Previous experience briefing senior IC leadership, OMB, and Congressional staffers.

How to Apply: We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website. For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems (due to extenuating circumstances) applications should be sent to ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov Joint Duty Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov. Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to the email system. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level. APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12