Intelligence Research Specialist
What you'd do
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Major duties
This position is located in the Intelligence Services Bureau (ISB), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police. The purpose of ISB is to provide safety and security to the Capitol, Members of Congress, Officers of Congress, and their immediate family. To accomplish its mission, the ISB investigates, collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation and enforcement strategies. Provides threat warning information and analysis of current intelligence on terrorist activities worldwide on a time sensitive basis. The purpose of this position is to collect, analyze, and disseminate domestic and international threat information. The position researches, develops and analyzes information to produce threat assessments related to Congressional travel, special events, field hearings, CODELS, and othersignificant events on or near the US Capitol Complex that could affect Congressional operations and the ability of law enforcement personnel to conduct effective , targeted operations. This is a developmental position, in which the incumbent is provided a variety of assignments designed to acquire appropriate experience and knowledge. This position requires a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. Analyzes, assimilates, and evaluates available intelligence information relating to an assigned foreign and domestic events, groups, countries and other areas of interest pertinent to USCP investigations, security, and protective operations. Selects new and pertinent material for the files and for recognizing the need to call to the attention of higher-level personnelimportant new information which may identifythe need for further examination or study. Prepares complete studies and analyses of factual data, which may be complete in itself. May perform assigned segments or contribute to larger studies and statistical compilations. Utilizes classified and unclassified databases and computer-aided tools, conducts extensive research, including interpretation and evaluation, of complex multisource data, to determinewhether an identitybeing vetted is match to an identityon terrorism- related watch lists. Conducts intelligence research using various open-source resources and using a computer user interface to produce analytically sound oral and written referralreports that describe the nature and significance of valid matches to terrorism watch lists. Prepares and distributes standard security reports to internal and external government agencies. Researches and prepares reports on intelligence data, topics, or areas of study comprised of factual background information. Reports reference subjects that may match information from security/terrorism databases.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. CP-08/GS-10 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-07 /GS-09 grade level. Specialized experience includes 1) researching, analyzing, and evaluating intelligence information and data; 2) experience in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) which includes mass media, social media, academic material and more; 3) experience in reviewing requests for information and making preliminary determinations of appropriate sources for acquiring such information; 4) preparing time-sensitive detailed and accurate assessments and reports in support of intelligence or law enforcement operations. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
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