Intelligence Research Specialist (Protective Intelligence Analyst)

Summary

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office - Police Protective Intelligence Unit (PIU) at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Thursday, 10/03/2024, 11:59 PM EDT

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 300 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Protective Intelligence Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for law enforcement intelligence collection and analysis in the Supreme Court Police Protective Intelligence Unit (PIU) applying the full range of intelligence knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide insights and assessments focused on threats impacting the Supreme Court of the United States.

Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

- Gather and analyze data from various sources including open source, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, the Intelligence Community, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies.

- Possess a thorough understanding of the intelligence cycle and apply it to diverse and novel protective projects and assignments.

- Provide analytical support to protective investigations including initial identification of threats, background research, subject identification, etc.

- Assess risk in a variety of contexts through research and logical structured analysis.

- Write professional intelligence reports which detail steps taken, data sources reviewed, and supportable conclusions drawn.

- Develop standing and project-specific intelligence requirements and identify relevant sources of information to inform those requirements.

- Develop analytical guidelines, practices, and templates tailored to the protective needs and capabilities of the Supreme Court Police.

- Provide mentoring, training, and peer review to junior analysts.

- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to officials at all levels of the Police Department, the Supreme Court, and partner organizations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

For the SCP 13 grade, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS/GG/SCP 12 grade level in Federal service which is directly related to the position, and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the full range of duties of the position.

For employment at the SCP 12 grade, you must have a minimum of 5 years of general intelligence analysis experience supporting law enforcement or other intelligence missions.

For employment at the SCP 11 grade, you must have a minimum of 3 years of general intelligence analysis experience supporting law enforcement or other intelligence missions.

You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution may substitute for up to 2 years of general analysis experience.

You must have successfully completed a Federal government intelligence analysis training program, or an equivalent local government or private sector program.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

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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 and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12502383

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  The following documents are required:
  
  1. A cover letter
  2. A resume
• How to Apply
  
  You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 10/03/2024, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
  
  • 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://www.usajobs.gov, 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
  
  Human Resources Office
  
  Phone
  
  (202) 479-3404
  
  Email
  
  hr@supremecourt.gov
  
  Address
  
  Supreme Court of the United States
  
  1 First Street NE
  
  Washington, DC 20543
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
• 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

The following documents are required:

1. A cover letter
2. A resume

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 10/03/2024, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

• 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://www.usajobs.gov, 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

Human Resources Office

Phone

(202) 479-3404

Email

hr@supremecourt.gov

Address

Supreme Court of the United States

1 First Street NE

Washington, DC 20543

US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

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