Job summary

The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to serve as a Liaison Officer (LNO). This is 36-month assignment with a one-year extension option; upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA.

Major duties

The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch is seeking a GG-0132-13 Cyber Threat Analyst to serve as a Liaison Officer (LNO) representing DCSA at the Defense of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in Arlington, Virginia. 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. Upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for building, developing, maintaining and utilizing collaborative networks and working relationships with key contacts within DCSA, the Intelligence Community, and other government agencies; developing, promoting and integrating DCSA CI cyber initiatives; identifying and driving opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration; increasing information sharing and threat awareness; and conducting in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine Cyber-based threats to US interests. This is an excellent, career enhancing opportunity for those with knowledge of federal agencies' counterintelligence cyber programs, policies, and procedures, as well as experience in cyber-CI collections, analysis, and production. As an Intelligence Operations Specialist working in the DCSA Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch you will: 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.

Qualification

Employees who are on or have recently completed a DCSA LNO assignment are not eligible and must wait at least 2 years after the completion of the current or former LNO assignment before applying for this or another LNO opportunity. This is 36-month assignment with a one-year extension option; upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA. Please upload your most recent performance evaluation of record. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: 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 12/19/2024 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: Experience with building, developing, maintaining and utilizing collaborative networks and working relationships with key contacts within DCSA, the Intelligence Community, and other government agencies; developing, promoting and integrating DCSA CI cyber initiatives; identifying and driving opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration; increasing information sharing and threat awareness; and conducting in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine Cyber-based threats to US interests. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 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. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 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. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. Researching: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information. Obtains, evaluates, organizes, and maintains information.

Education

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

Evaluations

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.