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Intelligence Operations Specialist

Full Time
$116,820 – $151,870 Per Year
Closing on Dec 16, 2024

Location:
Massachusetts, Andover
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
04/12/2024
End Date:
16/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
25% or less

About Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Mission Statement The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD (I&S). The mission of the DCSA is as follows: -Deliver efficient and effective background investigations, adjudications and continuous vetting to safeguard the integrity and trustworthiness of an agile federal and contractor workforce, and preserve military readiness and warfighting capabilities -Identify and neutralize foreign intelligence threats to the USG’s trusted workforce and critical technologies -Develop and articulate holistic threat picture of risk posed by foreign intelligence entities and hostile insiders, enabling the USG to strengthen our security posture, continuously protect against the evolving threat, and enable action agencies to more effectively counter adversaries -Contribute meaningful analysis to the Intelligence Community (IC)-Manage the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) on behalf of the Secretary of Defense by clearing industrial facilities, personnel, and associated IT systems -Identify and defeat threats presented to critical technologies and through the supply chain -Provide education, training, research, and security awareness to DoD, other federal government organizations, and industry -Execute enterprise management responsibilities for DoD Security and Insider Threat Programs.

Job summary

The Eastern Region CI Office is seeking a qualified CI professional to serve as a Collections Management Officer (CMO) assisting the Region Collections Manager with the development and implementation of collections strategies nested to national level priorities. This is a great opportunity for those with broad CI experience and a strong desire to help protect cleared industry from foreign intelligence entity (FIE) threats.

Major duties

As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Conduct collection assessments for continuous improvement by managing and tracking requirements in various systems and monitoring progress against intelligence gaps. Providing operational guidance and reviewing all CI reporting from their assigned area of responsibility (AOR), to include, but not limited to: reviewing, processing, researching, evaluating, and disseminating source data, CI reporting and information within DCSA and with other government agency (OGA) partners. Preparing significant case summaries and information briefings for senior DCSA and DoD intelligence officials and for use in the intelligence and law enforcement communities. Produces operational intelligence, evaluates intelligence information reports, and drafts source directed requirements. Represents Eastern Region CI office in internal and external meetings, representing their assigned AOR concerning operational discussions to identify and resolve threats and vulnerabilities to cleared industry.

Qualification

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 (opm.gov) 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 12/16/2024 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 concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with intelligence, counterintelligence, law enforcement, and related disciplines. Extensive knowledge of terminology, methodology, and intelligence gathering techniques, and research and analytical techniques as applied to complex assignments in CI analysis. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. 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. 2. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 3. Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 4. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 5. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Highly Desired Skills: It is highly desired that incumbent has successfully completed Certified Collections Management Professional Fundamentals (through the Defense Intelligence Agency), or equivalent courses. It is highly desired that the incumbent has successfully completed Analysis101 or equivalent military or civilian analysis training. It is highly desired that the incumbent possess CI Special Agent credentials from a Department of Defense accredited Basic Investigator Course. It is highly desired that the incumbent possess a Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited US college or university.

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.