Summary The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist, within the Office of Counterintelligence, for DCSA. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief for Analysis, and lead a cadre of intelligence analysts responsible for identifying and assessing foreign intelligence entity (FIE) threats to U.S. critical technologies and information resident within the cleared national industrial base. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISOR INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Supervise a cadre of intelligence analysts responsible for identifying and assessing foreign intelligence threats to U.S. critical technologies. Oversee and manage intelligence analysts' professional growth and performance, ensuring achievement of established goals ad objectives. Oversee and collect, evaluate, develop and maintain intelligence databases required to prepare analyses, reports, projections and briefings for assigned area. Assess developments which would change methods or vulnerabilities of illicit procurement of sensitive U.S. information or technology resident in cleared industry. Oversee and conduct intelligence analysis and production concerning foreign intelligence entity targeting of information, technology and personnel resident in cleared industry in support of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Identify their methods of operation, capabilities, vulnerabilities, probable courses of action and the threat they present to US national security. Oversee and review, interpret, manage, and to correlate data in understandable forms for use and distribution in analytical products; to provide leads, integrate threat information into the facility clearance process; and provide guidance to DCSA and field elements on threat issues and provide actionable intelligence to partner CI and Law Enforcement (LE) agencies. Represent the CI Directorate in various DCSA conferences, meetings and interagency groups (as designated) at which problems and issues of significant consequence to the DCSA' mission are addressed and resolved. 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 10/31/2024 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. 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-13 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: Possess knowledge of the intelligence field in the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures. This may include structuring new dissemination techniques or recognizing/developing new uses for finished intelligence or new sources for raw intelligence. Possess ability to communicate complex ideas and analyses orally and in writing, as well as the ability to gain acceptance of or agreement with controversial recommendations arising from analysis activities. Possess knowledge of community analytical tools, software and data sources. Possess ability to develop comprehensive program or project plans to effectively manage and execute complex research projects, studies and or analytical assignment. Possess advanced knowledge of IC Analytic Integrity Standards, including logical argumentation, relevance to customers, application of structured analytic techniques and application of IC Directives 203, 205, 206, 208 and 710 research methodologies. Possess knowledge of CI organizations and offices in all DoD Components and possess broad experience and knowledge of all facets of DoD counterintelligence missions, functions, resources and activities at the field, Component headquarters, DoD and national levels. Possess knowledge of and experience in policy development and metrics and the ability to innovate new methods, techniques and processes needed to respond to evolving circumstances. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Planning and Evaluating - Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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.
