Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (l&A), Collection Management Division (CMD).

This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

This job is Open to I&A Current Federal Employees and DHS-Intelligence Enterprise Current Federal Employees (DHS IE-Wide) only.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Branch Chief supervising the Requirements Management Branch (RMB) within CMD, which is made up of junior and senior collection requirements managers performing a variety of all-source (HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT) collection management support. Additionally, the Branch Chief assists the CMD Director/Deputy Director/Executive Officer in the day-to-day execution of CMD missions.

The primary role of Branch Chief is to supervise and manage employees conducting all-source collection management for DHS, to include evaluating employee performance, mentoring, and guiding professional development, and recommending best practices and use of resources for the accomplishment of varied collection management roles. The applicant will ensure employees work closely with I&A analytic divisions, DHS IE, and the IC on developing collection management processes aligned to priorities. The incumbent will ensure DHS equities are represented via in-person engagement and presentations as well as through written correspondence and production. Additionally, the incumbent will: supervise the coordination and publishing of all-source collection requirements and materials to focus and inform collectors; manage embedded analytic center collection management support, partner engagements, and analytic collaboration; and manage GEOINT exploitation, production, and dissemination.

MAJOR DUTIES

• At the full performance level, the incumbent will serve as supervisory Branch Chief managing and supervising collection management personnel and programs within the Organic Collection Branch within I&A CMD
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives related to collection management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.
• Manage employees prioritizing HUMINT and OSINT collection operations via I&A Operating Directive tied to prioritized I&A collection needs.
• Manage program and supervise employees managing Certified Release Authority program for I&A and the DHS IE.
• Participate in IC-level functional management committees aligned to HUMINT and OSINT and support the DHS Functional Manager for Collection and Reporting on operational and source management developments and challenges.
• Manage OCB employees executing the I&A Operating Directive as well as employees conducting source management for the DHS IE.
• Ensure OCB personnel coordinate with the DHS IE and the IC partners as well as internal CMD branches on strategies and collection plans to address intelligence gaps, assess collection efficiency, improve collection methodologies, and address a wide variety of collection and reporting activities addressed by HUMINT and OSINT both internally to I&A/DHS IE as well as IC partners.
• Candidate should possess a basic understanding of budgetary and financial management principles related to long range planning of programs and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the 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 gained in the Private Sector and/or State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial (SLTT) government organizations.

The applicant must have one year of specialized experience that has provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

For this position specialized experience is defined as performing supervisory management functions and course of action recommendations while handling complex short suspense taskings. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for advising senior decision-makers on methods and procedures for improving collection management as well as source management procedures, identifying areas for improvement, and potential conflicts arising from implementing new policies and procedures.

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

Experience or understanding of supervisory personnel management responsibilities, to include but not limited to establishing employee performance goals and counseling, managing time and workload of employees, resolving complaints, identifying opportunities for employee recognition, promotion or in-grade step increases when appropriate, identifying employee developmental needs and providing or arranging for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve employee job performance.

Technical knowledge in collection requirements management and collection operations management.

Experience in planning, managing, and directing engagements with a wide range of customers and stakeholders to build relationships that will enable the accomplishment of branch-, division-, and departmental-level objectives.

Obtaining cooperation and support to resolve policy and programmatic issues among stakeholders within and outside the Department; including other Federal organizations, state and local government officials, external groups, and key government and Private Sector individuals.

Preparing and reviewing substantive correspondence and executive-level documents; editing for accuracy, responsiveness, acceptable tone, grammar, style, procedural requirements, and compliance with policies.

Identifying and properly addressing issues or areas of concern that could impede timely and quality responses to tasks.

Additional information

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

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.

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.

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  Review our 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 09/27/2024
  
  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 09/27/2024

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