Job summary

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) CI Operations Directorate is seeking an Intelligence Operations Specialist to serve as a Collections Management Officer. This person will build relationships to gain an understanding for customer intelligence needs while also providing oversight to regional operations. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about new exciting opportunities with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), America's Gatekeeper!

Major duties

As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Conducting research and management of intelligence collection requirements focused on foreign intelligence entity attempting to collect classified or sensitive DoD technology information in cleared industry and national intelligence priorities. Collecting, evaluating, developing and maintaining intelligence databases required for counterintelligence collection operations, reports, projections and briefings for assigned area. Writes, reviews, and publishes raw intelligence in the form of intelligence information reports (IIR). Produces operational intelligence, evaluates intelligence information reports, and drafts source directed requirements. When authoring finished intelligence products, uses analytic methods and analytical tradecraft in accordance with IC Directive 203.

Qualification

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0132: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level 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 i.e. 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 12/23/2024 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: Concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with intelligence, counterintelligence, law enforcement, and related disciplines; Terminology, methodology, and intelligence gathering techniques, and research and analytical techniques as applied to complex assignments in CI analysis; Collection management and intelligence collection requirement databases, such as CHROME and CRATE; Communicate complex ideas orally and in writing to senior officials. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Customer Operations and Requirements - Applies knowledge of relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policy-makers, and law enforcement), including how to translate requirements to provide appropriate output or response to meet customer needs. 2. 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. 3. Collection Systems Capabilities - Gains and applies knowledge of capabilities, limitations, and accesses of the intelligence source disciplines, strengths and weaknesses of specific technical sensors/platforms, and human sources in area of responsibility. Knowledge of IC collection management processes, systems, and tools. Demonstrates knowledge of collection strategies, targeting, assessment and methodology, feedback, and source validation/vetting processes. 4. 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. 5. Collection Resources Management - Receives and analyzes customer requirements, determines resource availability and capability, prioritizes and develops collection strategies, identifies task collection resources, evaluates performance and/or reporting, and updates collection planning.

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.