Intelligence Operations Specialist (GS-12/13)

Summary

1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months. This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Intelligence Operations Specialist Series Requested: 0132 Security Clearance: TS//SCI with CI Scope Polygraph Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

Serves as an Analyst in the Counterintelligence Program Division, supporting the review and coordination of finished intelligence products and counterintelligence screening and vetting activities. The incumbent applies counterintelligence principles, analytic tradecraft, and knowledge of intelligence-related security threats to assess information for relevance, reliability, and potential counterintelligence value. The incumbent identifies information related to potential counterintelligence concerns, malign foreign influence indicators, and other threats to DHS personnel, information, operations, and assets.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: Knowledge of the principles of intelligence operations and procedures in order to gather, analyze and evaluate intelligence information. Knowledge of the principles of finished intelligence production and adherence to applicable ICD standards. Ability to coordinate and synchronize intelligence operations and activities between intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management and employees to provide advice on procedures, practices and policies. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/28/2027 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: 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 Application 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.

Other information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position. Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA: Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA. Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.