Summary The Mid-Atlantic Region, Field Operations Directorate, DCSA is seeking a developmental Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA). In this role you will assist CISAs responsible for providing CI Functional Services, oversight, and support to the cleared Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This is a great opportunity for those with a broad experience in national security and want to integrate across disciplines. Responsibilities As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CISA) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Assists credentialed CI Special Agents in providing CI Functional Services and support to the cleared personnel and companies of the National Industrial Security Program; and for conducting CI collections directed against Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) targeting cleared industry. - Collect, evaluate, prepare and disseminate intelligence reports, briefings and summaries. - Identify deficiencies and recommend appropriate countermeasures necessary to counter FIE efforts to illegally obtain classified and sensitive information and technology. - Maintain liaison with US Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities to coordinate CI activities. - Complete formalized CI training and courses as part of a CI Special Agent developmental program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/28/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. GG-11: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-09 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience and knowledge with conducting investigations (counterintelligence, background investigations, or investigations related to national security); experience assisting, supporting, or collaborating with counterintelligence personnel in support of mission, goals, and objectives related to the Defense Industrial Base; experience synchronizing background investigations to CI activities; understanding of CI indicators; experience conducting or producing briefings related to CI or national security; experience using written communication collecting and referring complete information answering the basic interrogatories required by counterparts of a suspicious contact or incident; experience supporting all personnel in matters involving CI awareness and the foreign intelligence threat and makes recommendations of appropriate CI countermeasures. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. GG-12: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Advanced experience conducting or supporting investigations (counterintelligence, background investigations, or investigations related to national security); experience in conducting CI collection activities in cleared industry and produces and disseminates relevant reports meeting the full range of mission collection requirements; ); advanced experience using oral communication skills to conduct or produce briefings related to CI or national security; advanced experience assisting, supporting, collaborating, and recommending ideas with counterintelligence personnel in support of mission, goals, and objectives related to the Defense Industrial Base; advanced experience integrating with CI personnel directly related to national security; expert experience synchronizing background investigations to CI activities as an equal partner with other mission areas such as Industrial Security (Critical Technology Protection); experience identifying vulnerabilities and threats to sensitive and classified information and technology and the trusted workforce; advanced experience evaluating, prioritizing and managing risk within the cleared industry portfolio. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 2. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 3. Writing- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 4. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Education If substituting education for experience at the GG-11 level, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree. If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.
