The National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the most senior and expert intelligence analysts supporting the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in carrying out responsibilities as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC) and as the principal adviser to the President for intelligence matters related to national security. The NIC produces a variety of all-source, IC coordinated intelligence reports, including its flagship product, the National Intelligence Estimate, which represents the Intelligence Community's most authoritative statement on a key national security issue
Support the NIC FO senior leadership team (Chair, Principal Vice Chair, Vice Chair for Analysis, and Vice Chair for Operations) by monitoring incoming memoranda, reports, and requests for information or comment; prioritizing urgent items; and researching items of particular interest.
Serve as the NIC's senior advisor for Strategic Communications development.
Draft and/or edit outgoing correspondence, speeches, and briefs on behalf of the NIC Chair or Acting Chair. Review written material for proper formatting, grammar, and punctuation; proper coordination; and substantive content prior to NIC Chair signature or approval.
Ensure timely, professional internal and external response coordination and execution of all internal and external taskings prior to NIC Chair signature or approval.
Lead the planning, development, and execution of a comprehensive NIC strategic communications plan for assigned areas of responsibility that effectively communicates the NIC mission, vision, and goals to stakeholders.
Organize the NIC Chair's schedule, ensure read-ahead material is prepared/provided for meetings, speaking engagements, and conferences; and support the coordination and logistics of any travel needs.
Initiate and closely manage the coordination and collaboration of all issues to facilitate NIC Chair's decisions or recommendations on major or sensitive topics.
Research topics and collect material for meetings, speeches, and conferences; keep records of proceedings as required.
Develop and manage communications strategies for NIC leadership and ensure timely, consistent messaging across multiple communication channels, collaborating regularly with senior NIC leadership to develop and refine corporate communications strategies serving the NIC workforce.
In partnership with the Vice Chair for Operations, develop and execute NIC-wide operational procedures, business practices, and communicate to all personnel.
Analyze, evaluate and organize material received for appropriate referral; compose, coordinate and consolidate recurring reports; review written product for compliance with Agency procedures.
Establish controls and oversight to monitor internal and external taskings, including but not limited to talking points, briefings, and memoranda.
Collaborate with Strategic Engagement to coordinate NIC internal communications for employee engagement and other employee facing opportunities.
Brief, liaison with, and coordinate requirements or actions with counterparts at other IC agencies, the National and Homeland Security Councils, White House staff offices, Commands, and other USG organizations.
Duties may include serving as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR).
