INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0132-12, INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR VIRGINIA INTELLIGENCE STAFF in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia and in Wilmington, NC.
Major duties
You will serve as an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST and be responsible for collecting, reviewing, evaluating, interpreting, and performing first order analysis of intelligence on all maritime threats in and around the ports and coastal waterways, producing intelligence reports, and disseminating tactical and operational intelligence to the port level operational commander and staff. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Oversees and develops major intelligence partnerships across interagency, including DoW, DHS, DOJ, and local Law Enforcement. Obtains and disseminates intelligence from/across this network utilizing meetings, databases (HSIN, etc), and internal FIR reporting. Obtains open source and finished intelligence to answer priority requirements. Monitors open source/networks for relevant intelligence or information. Analyzes and briefs intelligence to meet needs of operational commander and district commander/subunits. Plans and executes collection operations including consent-based interviews and plainclothes collection. Develops collection plans, identifies targets, and writes/publishes field intelligence reports/analysis detailing results/findings. Analyzes vessel and crew arrivals to identify targets of interest or concern. Disseminates and coordinates arrivals intelligence with USCG elements and interagency partners. Utilizes GIS systems to produce GEOINT and update operator dashboards/tools. Maintains classified systems/information access for command and division. Monitors sensitive intelligence and delivers analysis to command and partners. Develops analysis of sensitive intelligence to meet command requirements. Leads division personnel in operations and strategic planning when required as acting division chief. Represents division to command and district elements. Attends annual district workshop for sector intelligence personnel. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Informatio
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience working across agency lines, coordinating intelligence/information with teams and partners. Ability to construct and conduct interagency initiatives/missions/teams. Ability to construct relationships with partners at the Federal, State, and Local levels for missions involving national priorities and local/tactical requirements. Ability to work directly with operators to brief/debrief missions and develop team rapport. Resume reflects at least four years experience executing intelligence analysis or missions in accordance with agency security/classification requirements without incident. Ability to apply and follow information controls and disseminate intelligence appropriately to partners. Ability to navigate legal landscape of intelligence operations. competency in intelligence disciplines and technical skillsets applicable to intelligence planning, collection, analysis/production, and dissemination/briefing. Understanding and competency in intelligence analysis. Ability to work well across teams, lead personnel, and integrate into multi-mission environments. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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