Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens.

This position is located under the Office of Intelligence Operations, Criminal Intelligence Division, Firearms Trafficking Intelilgence Unit in Washington, District of Columbia.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in the collection, analyses, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on conditions, trends force in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security. Performs as an all-source intelligence analyst with responsibility for the project and activities within a specifically defined geographical or functional area of responsibility.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-11, your typical work assignments may include:

• Under the guidance of Senior Intelligence Research Specialist or Special Agent, clarifies the nature of investigative intelligence indicators, provides investigative leads, requests data to substantiate or verify information, suggests possible new avenue of investigation, and reasonable research information for use in responding to collateral requests.
• Performs complex analyses of raw primary and secondary data queried from various sources, i.e., internal and external automated data base systems, intelligence reports and case files.
• Provides detailed analytical reports of the activities of crime groups. Makes recommendations for modifications and improvements to existing systems and establishes new collection techniques for unique investigations.
• Conducts validation of sources and evaluates information derived from cooperating witnesses, assets, and informants, and preparing production reviews of asset/informant/cooperating witness validation efforts.
• Accesses local and national intelligence information databases to respond to and validate requests for information.
• Develops and maintains computerized intelligence databases to generate statistical and relational reports. Performs liaison and coordination functions with counterparts and personnel throughout the intelligence communities.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-12, your typical work assignments may include:

• Clarifies the nature of investigative intelligence indicators, provides investigative leads, requests data to substantiate and verify information, suggests possible new avenue of investigation and research information for use in responding to collateral requests.
• Performs complex analyses of raw primary and secondary data queried from various sources.
• Provides detailed analytical reports of the activities of crime groups.
• Performs liaison and coordination with counterparts and personnel throughout the and law enforcement communities.
• Conducts validation of sources and evaluates information derived from cooperating witnesses, assets, and informants, and prepares production reviews from asset/informant cooperating witness validation efforts.
• Develops and maintains computerized intelligence databases to generate statistical and relational reports. Makes recommendations for modifications and improvements to existing systems and establish new collection techniques for unique investigations.

Conditions of employment

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
2. May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
3. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test
4. Must successfully complete a background security investigation
5. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-11, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9.

GS-11 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information; using a variety of intelligence-gathering methods including link analyses, visual investigative analyses, crime mapping, and telephone toll record analyses to support investigative operations; and
• Extracting, compiling, and analyzing factual information based on requests from special agents; and
• Presenting briefings on a variety of intelligence topics to other law enforcement and intelligence agencies and organizations; and
• Maintaining and modifying computerized intelligence databases to generate statistical and relational reports; and
• Drafting multiple, complex intelligence reports that contain original analyses, conclusions and recommendations; and
• Producing finished intelligence reports based on a review of data from various sources.

OR

To qualify for the GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11.

GS-12 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

• Using a variety of intelligence-gathering methods including link analyses, visual investigative analyses, crime mapping, and telephone toll record analyses to support investigative operations; and
• Facilitates the investigations conducted by ATF and task forces; and
• Serves as a technical consultant to management officials on intelligence issues affecting the division and ATF; and
• Utilizes seasoned judgement and experience in intelligence operations; and
• Conducts long-range planning in assigned area of responsibility considering actual and potential problems and presents findings to supervisor or senior intelligence research specialist.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level GS-12.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/.

Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.

In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

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 https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use your responses to the assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and/or training. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies:

• Information Management
• Oral Communication
• Technical Competence
• Technical Documentation

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

1. Gold: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), as determined by the job analysis.
2. Silver: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's as determined by the job analysis.
3. Bronze: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Candidates within the Gold category who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over candidates without veterans' preference.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12368367