INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
What you'd do
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-WVS-12993443-DE.
Major duties
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for obtaining, coordinating, analyzing and disseminating information relating to the detection and identification of terrorist and terrorist acts. Typical work assignments will include: Conducts intelligence research and analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships related to criminal and terrorist activity. Gathers, evaluates, and synthesizes information from law enforcement, intelligence, and public-source databases. Supports complex investigations by analyzing financial, business, electronic, and documentary records. Coordinates with federal, state, and local intelligence and law enforcement partners to obtain and share information. Participates in task forces, working groups, and Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) activities. Prepares and disseminates analytical reports, bulletins, and briefings. Maintains case logs, data entries, and analytical files in accordance with policy and litigation requirements. Identifies information gaps, determines follow-up research needs, and recommends additional investigative steps. Supports investigators in reviewing evidence and identifying witnesses or leads.
What you need to qualify
GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level as defined below. Specialized Experience is defined as experience that equipped you with the competencies needed to perform the job duties. Examples of specialized experience are: administering principles, techniques, and/or methodologies of intelligence to conduct research and analysis activities in support of anti-terrorism and/or national securities initiatives. acting as liaison to law enforcement and/or intelligence organizations to coordinate public safety efforts and maintain working relationships with law enforcement partners, preparing a range of written products such as formal reports, information bulletins and/or fact sheets. provides training and/or technical assistance to law enforcement partners, acting as a knowledgeable resource across specialty areas such as anti-terrorism, crime prevention, and/or community safety programs. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
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