This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The Primary purpose of this position is to perform a range of substantive intelligence operations duties applying an expert knowledge of advanced intelligence gathering and dissemination methods and techniques to analyze and address highly complex projects and issues.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The Primary purpose of this position is to perform a range of substantive intelligence operations duties applying an expert knowledge of advanced intelligence gathering and dissemination methods and techniques to analyze and address highly complex projects and issues.
As a Intelligence Operations Specialist GS 0132 7/9/11/12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Supporting ongoing highly complex intelligence collection and dissemination activities.
Prepares finished intelligence reports, collection plans and manuals, and guides for field collectors.
Assisting junior analysts/specialists in organizing material, developing, and applying basic analytical techniques, and preparing final products.
Reviews collection requirements and directing these requirements to the proper collection activity.
Identifies and researches requirements, directives, intelligence databases, and various ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging intelligence program or project requirements.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
You must successfully pass a background investigation
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
You must submit to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
Selectee may be required to serve a two-year probationary period
Telework will be in accordance with I and A Telework policy.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES AT DHS HQs at St. Elizabeth's Campus Washington DC, District of Columbia
Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
This position may be filled at the any grade level advertised in this vacancy. If selection is made at the lowest grade level, promotion to the next grade level may occur without further competition. Promotion Potential for this vacancy is GS-13.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-07 grade level (starting salary $49,157) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Assisting with OSINT collection on current and emerging threat AND
Ensuring the intelligence data is properly collected, exploited, and disseminated to supported organizations. OR
One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
You qualify for the GS-09 grade level (starting salary $60,129) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Performing as an entry level Intelligence Operations Specialist OSINT collection on current and emerging threats; AND
Ensuring intelligence data is properly collected, exploited, and disseminated to supported organizations. OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level (starting salary $72,750) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Conducting OSINT collection on current and emerging threats AND
Ensuring the intelligence data is properly collected, exploited, and disseminated to supported organizations.
OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level (starting salary $87,198) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Conducting OSINT collection on current and emerging threats AND
Ensuring the intelligence data is properly collected, exploited, and disseminated to supported organizations.
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $103,690) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Conducting OSINT collection on current and emerging threats AND
Ensuring the intelligence data is properly collected, exploited, and disseminated to supported organizations.
There is no substitution for education at Grade Levels 12 and 13.
Note: Current Federal employees on a developmental career ladder position under the same series as this announcement: If selected and you advance to the next higher grade level prior to establishment of an entry on duty date, you may be hired at the higher grade level and continue the career ladder progression identified in this announcement.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Education
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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage.
Additional information
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. (https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/).
This position may be filled at the any grade level advertised in this vacancy.
If selection is made at the lowest grade level, promotion to the next grade level may occur without further competition.
Promotion Potential for this vacancy is GS-13.
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
PCS expenses may be authorized for current I&A employees.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Multiple selections will be made from this announcement.
All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job:
Communication
Homeland Security
Intelligence Analysis
Intelligence Collection
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 or your score will be lowered.
Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. No points will be awarded.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Prior to appointment, an official college transcript may be required.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? Must Submit:
Your most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted).
An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. NOTE: Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.
If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year). (NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.)
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
- Agency
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. If you are determined to be best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Please provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/25/2022.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. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted.
Veterans: Although the veteran's preference requirements of Title 5 do not apply to this Title 50 appointment authority, it is our policy that meeting the "veterans' preference" criteria ("preference-eligible") shall be considered a positive factor in the selection process. In all cases, preference-eligibles on the certificate(s) will be considered. However, preference-eligibles do not "float" to the top of the list of referred candidates nor have extra points added to any numerical score, and selection of a non-preference-eligible does not require "passover" procedures.
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 does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.
Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to Title 50 appointment authority.
This is an Open and Continuous announcement. Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Office of Intelligence and Analysis
NAC BLDG 19 3801 NEBRASKA AVE
WASHINGTON, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information" link under the application status for this position.
We expect to make a job offer within several weeks after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive Level position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Prior to appointment, an official college transcript may be required.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? Must Submit:
Your most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted).
An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. NOTE: Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.
If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year). (NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.)
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
- Agency
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. If you are determined to be best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Please provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/25/2022.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. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted.
Veterans: Although the veteran's preference requirements of Title 5 do not apply to this Title 50 appointment authority, it is our policy that meeting the "veterans' preference" criteria ("preference-eligible") shall be considered a positive factor in the selection process. In all cases, preference-eligibles on the certificate(s) will be considered. However, preference-eligibles do not "float" to the top of the list of referred candidates nor have extra points added to any numerical score, and selection of a non-preference-eligible does not require "passover" procedures.
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 does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.
Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to Title 50 appointment authority.
This is an Open and Continuous announcement. Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Office of Intelligence and Analysis
NAC BLDG 19 3801 NEBRASKA AVE
WASHINGTON, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information" link under the application status for this position.
We expect to make a job offer within several weeks after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive Level position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
