Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All US Citizens

The selectee will serve in this role for 36 months. A one-year extension of this assignment may be granted based on mission need, supervisory approval, and host agency approval. DCSA will reassign you to another position at the conclusion of your participation as an LNO. At least six months before the end of the LNO assignment, your Directorate will work with you to find positions for which you qualify following completion of the Program.

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

- Develop inter- and intra-agency relationships to the benefit of DCSA and partner organization missions.
- Represent DCSA at cyber/counterintelligence working groups and analytical exchanges.
- Enhance counterintelligence-related cyber threat and vulnerability awareness among internal and external consumers.
- Conduct all-source research and analysis to identify and assess adversary intentions and capabilities to penetrate and exploit US networks and communications infrastructures.
- Apply analytic tradecraft and standards applicable to counterintelligence related cyber threat analysis.
- Produce and support the production of threat intelligence reports that communicate the results of analyses to those with a need-to-know.
- Present analytic findings in oral and written communications.
- Correlate and convert cyber-based threat and counterintelligence information into an understandable form for use and distribution in agency publications, training, and operational policy guidance.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The selectee will serve in this role for 36 months. A one-year extension of this assignment may be granted based on mission need, supervisory approval, and host agency approval. DCSA will reassign you to another position at the conclusion of your participation as an LNO. At least six months before the end of the LNO assignment, your Directorate will work with you to find positions for which you qualify following completion of the Program.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 07/15/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of a wide range of principles, techniques, methods, processes, and technology involved in intelligence and counterintelligence operations. Experience in CI and Cyber-focused research, analysis, and production. Also, demonstrated knowledge in cyber intelligence methodologies and practical understanding of relevant information technologies and computer/telecommunications network designs and operations.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

2. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

3. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

4. Researching - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

5. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.
Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.