Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist

Summary

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

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 Employes (DHS IE-Wide)

Duties

The primary role of Branch Chief is to supervise and manage junior and senior collection managers responsible for aligning and coordinating the planning and execution of collection strategies and plans, and the sharing of multi-discipline collection information against mission needs across all domains; transforming the DHS collection enterprise to be more responsive, collaborative, and scalable; improve the integration and synchronization of DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE) collection through innovative new collection approaches that expand mission and efficiency to answer key intelligence questions; and oversees the activities of the DHS Departmental Requirements Officers.

The FMB Branch Chief will develop and maintain strong coordination and collaboration with senior leaders, collection management counterparts and colleagues throughout the DHS IE and Intelligence Community (IC); is responsible for the day-to-day orchestration of collection tied to Department priorities, strategies, postures, and plans; supports both DHS IE Functional Management and IC Functional Management, the FMB, alongside the CMD Director/Deputy Director; and represents CMD, I&A, and the DHS IE at interagency and governmental teleconferences, secure video conferences, working groups and committees, ensuring DHS collection equities are properly addressed.

Additionally, the FMB Branch Chief assists the CMD Director/Deputy Director/Executive Officer in the day-to-day execution of CMD missions through direct supervision and management of employees conducting all-source collection management strategy development, representation to IC functional 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 roles within the branch. The incumbent will ensure DHS equities are represented via in-person engagement and presentations as well as through written correspondence and production.

MAJOR DUTIES

• The incumbent will be responsible for a broad range of activities in support of intelligence plans, programs, and operations within the Functional Management Branch, to include managing day-to-day execution of collection orchestration in line with Department collection strategy goals, objectives, and milestones. Provides policy recommendations. Promotes identification of potential improvement opportunities and advises management of these opportunities.
• Hosts and/or manages scheduling and agenda development of Homeland Security Intelligence Council (HSIC) subordinate boards, working groups, and committees supporting and advocating on behalf of the Department's functional manager for collection and reporting; and attend joint collection management forums; synchronize and improve organic collection/reporting.
• Assists in developing and implementing Collection Management directives, instructions and other policy guiding documents and assists other parts of the Division in the development, tracking, and monitoring of DHS IE-wide collection performance metrics and effectiveness relevant to collection strategies/plans that impact CMD's overall programmatic efforts and improve overall efficiency.
• Advises leadership on the application of assets, technical solutions, formulation of intelligence policy, and allocation of resources to affect collection against organizational intelligence requirements/needs.
• Supervises the adjudication of department-wide imagery collection requirements, imagery acquisition through commercial vendors, government-wide GEOINT agreements between agencies as they impact DHS, and the solicitation and advocation of commercial needs to the broader National System for Geospatial-Intelligence community via Departmental Requirements Officers
• Identifies, allocates, and leverages collection platforms and resources as part of a holistic plan to further the Homeland Security mission to resolve complex collection problems. Leverages the entirety of DHS I&A, the DHS IE, and the IC to develop collection plans and employ collection platforms/resources in pursuit of prioritized operational objectives and critical issues.
• 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for a GS-14 position, the candidate must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent at the GS-13 level 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:

• Knowledge of DHS I&A Homeland Security intelligence mission and the role intelligence plays in the relationship between I&A, the DHS Components, and the IC.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative information and knowledge sharing networks within the mission center and counterparts within I&A, DHS, the broader intelligence community as well as state, local and private sector partners.
• Demonstrated experience in interacting with senior level officials for operational coordination, information sharing, and other matters of mutual or multi-discipline interests.
• 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 strategy development, functional orchestration, 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in interacting with senior level officials for operational coordination, information sharing, and other matters of mutual or multi -discipline interests.
• Completion of a Collection Management Fundamentals Course and/or Collection Management Leader Course, and preferably fulfilled or pursuing the Defense Collection Management Professional Certificate (Certified Collection Management Professional - Fundamental (CCMP-F).

Education

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

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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• 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 09/13/2024
  
  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 09/13/2024

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