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Defense Security Service INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST in Quantico, Virginia

Summary Serve as a Senior Intelligence Analyst in Counterintelligence, for DCSA. Interacting with analysts, Intelligence Community (IC) members and Law Enforcement (LE) to provide threat assessments to USG customers and partners. Provide all-source analytic guidance, direction, and demonstrate sound quantitative and qualitative research methods, analytic tradecraft and standards, use of structured analytic techniques, and ensure coordination and collaboration with IC and LE counterparts Responsibilities As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: - Serve as a senior technical specialist in quantitative and qualitative intelligence analysis, research methodologies and structured analytic technique. - Review and recommend substantive changes to draft finished intelligence products and briefs to determine of proper sourcing, logical argumentation, communication of analytic judgments, assumptions and sound interpretation of all-source raw threat data and information. - Develop and oversee processes, procedures, policies and performance expectations that foster robust collaboration and effective work practices across the analytic mission to optimize performance. - Advise the Chief for Analysis on effectively establishing an Analytic Tradecraft Cell, post-publication Quality Evaluation Program, and product Review Capability. - Advise the Chief for Analysis on effectively developing a robust data analytics capability to complement its threat analysis mission by exploiting large volumes and varieties of data and information. - Assemble collaborative teams to examine highly complex analytic and production efforts as well as review and assess draft finished intelligence products for technical accuracy in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives 203, 205, 206 and 208. - Work with supervisors and analysts to correlate and convert information into understandable form for use in finished intelligence products as well as distribution in agency finished intelligence products and briefings. - Review draft analytic products, make necessary suggestions, and participate in the full analytic process. - The incumbent is responsible for making recommendations for analyst training and development as well as servers as a mentor and coach. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 09/30/2024 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-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. 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-13 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: extensive knowledge of the organization and functional interrelationships of the Intelligence Community (IC) and how best to tap available resources; possessing advanced knowledge of IC Analytic Integrity Standards, including logical argumentation, relevance to customers, application of structured analytic techniques and application of IC research methodologies; and demonstrating professional knowledge of political and economic methodologies of foreign adversaries in acquiring sensitive or classified information and technology, classified technologies and program data in cleared industry. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Creative Thinking - Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Planning and Evaluating - Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Research - 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. Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.

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