Intelligence Operations Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year reimbursable Joint Duty Assignment with the option to extend for 12 months. It is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. The assignment is with the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Counterintelligence Program Division, and is not a developmental rotation. It is not virtual or remote. Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible, and supervisory approval is required.

The incumbent serves as an analyst supporting the review and coordination of finished intelligence products and counterintelligence screening and vetting activities. The role applies counterintelligence principles, analytic tradecraft, and knowledge of intelligence-related security threats to assess information for relevance, reliability, and potential counterintelligence value. The incumbent identifies information related to potential counterintelligence concerns, indicators of malign foreign influence, and other threats to DHS personnel, information, operations, and assets.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent federal employee.
• Must be a current full-time federal employee.
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment, documented on the required DHS 250-2 Application Form.
• Must not have any pending or outstanding disciplinary actions.
• Must have achieved at least “meet expectations/proficiency” on the latest performance appraisal or evaluation.
• Must currently be at the grade level of the detail.
• Must have a TS//SCI clearance with CI Scope Polygraph; the posting also states that employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance at placement and maintain that level while performing in the position.
• Knowledge of the principles of intelligence operations and procedures for gathering, analyzing, and evaluating intelligence information.
• Knowledge of finished intelligence production principles and adherence to applicable ICD standards.
• Ability to coordinate and synchronize intelligence operations and activities between intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.
• The resume must clearly document relevant experience and each work history must include the job title and federal series and grade, duties, federal agency, supervisor name and contact information, and start and end dates by month and year.
• Must complete the DHS Training Course 15 days before arrival to the Joint Duty Assignment.
• Must complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan, including establishing objectives within the first 30 days, a mid-assignment self-assessment, and a final review within the last 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate finished intelligence products.
• Support counterintelligence screening and vetting activities.
• Apply counterintelligence principles, analytic tradecraft, and knowledge of intelligence-related security threats to assess information for relevance, reliability, and potential counterintelligence value.
• Identify information related to potential counterintelligence concerns, malign foreign influence indicators, and other threats to DHS personnel, information, operations, and assets.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate intelligence information.
• Coordinate and synchronize intelligence operations and activities between intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide advice on procedures, practices, and policies through effective oral and written communication with management and employees.

Benefits

• No additional benefits are offered beyond those the federal employee is already receiving.
• Federal employees may have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package, subject to eligibility based on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed