Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for the South-Central Region of Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Field Intelligence Directorate (FID).

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This Job is Open to Current GS-14 and GS-13, I&A Employees only

Duties

The DRD will supervise geographically dispersed Intelligence Professionals assigned to State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers and those personnel assigned to other state and local partners. The Intelligence Officers and Reports Officers support fusion centers, state, local, tribal, territorial and private sector partners (SLTTP), and DHS Components, by providing national-level intelligence support and sharing, as well as guide the managements and implementation of the intelligence cycle, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and authorities, amongst fusion centers and other SLTTP partners.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Supervise Intelligence Operations Specialists in the South-Central Region.
• Serves as the Senior DHS I&A representative to the locations supervised by the DRD. Represents the SCR/RD at events and conferences.
• Perform administrative and regional duties consistent with those performed by an Executive Officer.
• Collaborates with the SCR RD to implement new initiatives, standard operating procedures, and other measures that assist in regionalizing the SCR.
• Responds to requests made to the region for information and data.
• Coordinates relationships and overall management and administration of the two-way flow of timely, accurate and actionable homeland security intelligence and information between state, local and tribal governments and the national intelligence and law enforcement communities.
• Develops and recommends procedures for evaluating the information holdings of state, local and tribal partners.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Overtime may be required in response to a significant event.
• Overnight Travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required
• A mobility agreement is required

Qualifications

To qualify for the maximum GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.

To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience which is defined as providing leadership to State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers (Fusion Centers) and advocating for Fusion Center information needs with law enforcement and intelligence organizations. Such experience may include:

- Develop and recommend procedures for evaluating the information holdings of state and local partners, to include non-traditional sources of information residing in State and Local governments.

- Ensure compliance with statues and regulations for handling classified information, intelligence oversight and third-party access and release form a fusion center.

The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

1. Knowledge of the operations of the national intelligence community and associated functions, processes, principles, methods and procedures

2. Ability to apply the principles of intelligence operations and analytical principles used to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of information from multiple sources with a focus on threat information.

3. Ability to effectively communicate with, and advise senior officials, management officials, program managers, specialist, contractor personnel, and representatives of other agencies for the purpose of reconciling differing or conflicting viewpoints; organizing information and presenting statements of position, and presenting information succinctly and clearly.

4. Demonstrated expertise and experience in providing authoritative guidance to government organizations to achieve high levels of operational success.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Additional information

This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. This position is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50.

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration.

• Benefits
  
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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  
  1. Your resume.
  2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
  3. Your most recent performance evaluation.
  
  
  You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/21/2024
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  DHS INTEL ICAG Support
  
  Email
  
  DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov
  
  Address
  
  IC-DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis
  
  3801 Nebraska Avenue NW
  
  Washington, DC 20016
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion and applicant eligibility prior to referral to the selecting official. The selecting official will then identify candidates selected to move forward to the panel interview stage of the hiring process. Recruitment and Selection Board members will conduct an independent panel interview with each candidate, providing hiring recommendations to the selecting official.
  
  Once the selecting official has made their final selection, notification of results will be released to all eligible applicants.
  
  Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Your resume.
2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
3. Your most recent performance evaluation.

You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/21/2024

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS INTEL ICAG Support

Email

DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov

Address

IC-DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis

3801 Nebraska Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

US

Next steps

Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion and applicant eligibility prior to referral to the selecting official. The selecting official will then identify candidates selected to move forward to the panel interview stage of the hiring process. Recruitment and Selection Board members will conduct an independent panel interview with each candidate, providing hiring recommendations to the selecting official.

Once the selecting official has made their final selection, notification of results will be released to all eligible applicants.

Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request