Intelligence Research Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis. Incumbent is responsible for leading a team of Intelligence Analysts in the production of finished intelligence. They mentor and develop junior analysts, maintain subject matter expertise and analytic tradecraft skills, and provide substantive review of finished intelligence production. The position will serve as a team lead in the Nation State Threat Center.

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 Federal I&A employees and DHS Current Federal Employees

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES

• Lead analysis for team and drive production in accordance with the established I&A priorities and tradecraft standards. Performs first level review of all finished intelligence production on team focusing on the content, message, structure, and analytic tradecraft in adherence to DNI and I&A standards. Guide product conceptualization and work to mentor analysts and foster their writing and critical thinking skills. Leads and facilitate analytic tradecraft and subject matter training for the team.
• Foster robust relationships with key state, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and federal partners, the DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and IC counterparts. Develop relationships across I&A to inform holistic understanding of threats. Maintains feedback mechanisms to ensure mission effectiveness and satisfaction of customer requirements. Lead briefings to senior homeland security stakeholders that effectively represent team's analytic lines.
• Maintain extended knowledge of unique DHS data and identify ways to integrate new datasets into analysis. Evaluate and develop new collection requirements for mission area and work with collectors to improve understanding and awareness of threats. Ensure that I&A reporting is used in finished products produced by team are formally evaluated and additional feedback is provided to collectors as needed to improve quality of reporting.
• Applies subject matter expertise to identify finished intelligence needs for a wide range of DHS customers, up to and including the Secretary of Homeland Security.
• Participates in departmental and IC presentations, briefings, and forums and serves as a DHS representative to appropriate homeland security and IC working groups, committees, and subcommittees.
• Liaises with IC partners and DHS Components in ensuring the day-to-day collection requirements are in accordance with ODNI, IC, and DHS policies.
• Prepares and presents sensitive intelligence briefings for DHS personnel, to include senior leadership.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to hold a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for a GS-14 position, the candidate must possess at least three years of specialized experience in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service; Candidates must possess certain knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics to successfully perform the functions of this position.

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

• At least three years - experience serving as an all-source analyst; experience can be in the Federal, State and Local and, or Private Sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of traditional Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft and principles of analytic writing
• Expert writing, verbal communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience in conducting quality review of all-source analysis.
• Sustained experience in producing formal, strategic analysis for external stakeholders.
• Experience working Nation State Threats issues.
• Knowledge of ODNI and IC policies regarding the management, administration, and safeguarding of classified information.
• Experience serving as a Team Lead and interfacing with senior leadership.
• Experience working in an intelligence operations center or similar fast paced environment.

In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must have related experience in each of the competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume and other application materials:

1. Technical Competence(301)- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues
2. Writing-(323)- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience
3. Oral Communication-(244)- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately)
4. Influencing/Negotiating-(136)- Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions
5. Developing Others-(50028)-Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods

Additional information

This is a permanent appointment position that is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50 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.

Anyone interested in this opportunity should submit their work history showing current grade by COB 08/30/2024

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.

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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 08/30/2024.
  
  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 Customers
  
  3801 Nebraska Avenue NW
  
  Washington, DC 20016
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.
  
  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 08/30/2024.

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 Customers

3801 Nebraska Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

US

Next steps

Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.

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