Intelligence Operations Specialist - Washington, United States - Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide

Description

Summary

This assignment is a

1-year

non-reimbursable assignment.

This assignment is within CBP Office of International Affairs, Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia Division

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.

Position Title:
Intelligence Operations Specialist

This is not a Virtual JDA.

Series requested: 0132.

TS w/SCI/ Security Clearance.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency

This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If
you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position.
DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Duties

• Incumbent is responsible for tactical, operational, and strategic level all-source analysis of classified and unclassified reporting on all-threats including foreign media.
• Serve as a Liaison building, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal (DHS Office of International Affairs, Middle East, Africa and South Asia OIA-MEASA, IE) and external stakeholders (IC, NSC, State Department) by regular routine outreach, coordination, and collaboration in furtherance of the development of policy engagements and finished intelligence products.
• Contribute to short- and long-term planning and use intelligence processes and methods to support threat prioritization; provide development and awareness of decisional needs, functional capacity, and data resources to help deliver relevant and timely risk analysis.
• Review and analyze raw and finished intelligence reporting and utilizing systematic and comprehensive research techniques, identify and evaluate the capabilities, composition, and nature of threats posed by the adversary. In addition, evaluate travel ad foreign pathways for illicit Entry, partners capabilities, and assess the impact of CT threats in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia to CBP's border mission and provide high-quality, prompt recommendations and risk analysis support to stakeholders and decision makers according to their timelines.
• Produce substantive, high-quality finished intelligence products and briefings that inform DHS OIA, CBP and IC stakeholders on all threats, policy agreements with our African, Middle East, and Central Asia partners. Knowledge of DHS sharing arrangements to support CBP advisors and attaches on expanding DHS programs and bilateral agreements in the continent.
• Produce products that identify/forecast potential countries and or regions that will have significant "push-factors" for irregular migration due to transnational criminal activities, non-state actors (terrorism), and political instability.

Products can potentially be used to support resources in response to address the aforementioned events.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current permanent Federal employee
Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation

Must be currently at the grade level of the detail.*No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications


Qualifications required:

Extensive knowledge of operations of the intelligence program of DHS and its relationship to national intelligence activities to facilitate the prevention of national security acts, including potential terrorists' attacks, weapons, and people smuggling.

Extensive knowledge of the interplay of geographical, political, military, economic, and industrial forces, in various regions of the world
Ability to provide analytical assessments and recommendations to decision makers.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to disseminate information and to conduct presentations and briefings to executive audiences in both the intelligence, and law enforcement.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert, works independently, and is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments.
Ability to resolve complex issues and most conflicts that arise and interpret and develop policy.
Develops new concepts, recommendations, experimental approaches, guides, and solutions for unprecedented problems.
The incumbent informs supervisors of findings, issues, or problems that could have significant impact or implications to CBP.

Ability to speak and translate one or more of languages of the continent of Africa (French, Yoruba, or Portuguese) is not required but preferable.

This assignment requires the use of a government-issued cell phone and laptop which must be issued by the CBP employee's Home Office.

All non-CBP participants must possess a background investigation (BI) of a Tier Level 4. Prospective applicants should check directly with their agency's Security Officer prior to submitting an application to the assignment.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
Name of Federal agency
Supervisor name, email, and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education


EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION:
There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:

Phase 1:
Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.

Phase 2:
Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.

Phase 3:
Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note:
DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner.

Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Resume:
Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your

resume

must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

• SF-50:

Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
Your appointment in the Federal service
Tenure
Grade and Step
Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

• DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form

signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form
How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/31/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click

Apply Online

to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
Click

Submit My Answers

to submit your application package.


NOTE :
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position.

The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program

Email

Address

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170

6595 Springfield Center Drive

Springfield, VA


US
Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview.

We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications.

If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.


Telework:
Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

Required Documents


Resume:
Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your

resume

must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

• SF-50:

Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
Your appointment in the Federal service
Tenure
Grade and Step
Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

• DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form

signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/31/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click

Apply Online

to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
Click

Submit My Answers

to submit your application package.


NOTE :
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position.

The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program

Email

Address

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170

6595 Springfield Center Drive

Springfield, VA


US
Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview.

We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications.

If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.


Telework:
Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

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