Intelligence Operations Specialist (DHS Control Officer)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) Staff. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, as DHS Chief Intelligence Officer, to develop, implement, and integrate policy, programs, and intelligence operations across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE) to meet Departmental and National needs. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Major duties
As a Intelligence Operations Specialist (DHS Control Officer), GS-0132-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Identifies and researches requirements, directives, intelligence databases, and ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging intelligence program requirements. Applies subject matter expertise to identify intelligence needs for DHS customers, including urgent notifications to senior officials. Applies technical judgment to recommend approval or denial of personnel access requests to sensitive programs. Provides intelligence security briefings, conducts facility inspections, audits records, and reviews security incidents; makes recommendations for action to senior staff. Implements policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and protocols relating to all aspects of special programs, including information sharing, safeguarding, security, handling, and processing. Prepares complex reports addressing evaluation and interpretation of findings. Develops and evaluates long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; assesses effectiveness in identifying and responding to issues impacting government and non-government operations. Engages with DHS components and stakeholders in community development and integration of programs within CINT jurisdiction. Participates in departmental and IC presentations, briefings, and forums; develops and maintains coordination and liaison with counterparts throughout the CAP/SAP community. Coordinates and communicates with senior DHS IE officials, management officials, program managers, specialists, contractor personnel, and representatives of other agencies to reconcile differing viewpoints and present information clearly. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following: Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs. Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information. Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs. Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations. Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-11 level or equivalent. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following: Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs. Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information. Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs. Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations. Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-12 level or equivalent. Providing authoritative guidance and advice to senior officials. Conducting complex assessments and preparing reports of major significance. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
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