Intelligence Operations Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency•Kirtland AFB, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and provides counterintelligence support to the Agency’s Research and Technology elements. The incumbent plans and conducts counterintelligence functional services, including force protection briefings for personnel traveling overseas, and provides counterintelligence support to countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) and counter-proliferation missions. The role analyzes foreign intelligence entity operations, terrorist methods, threats, and vulnerabilities to inform recommendations and predictive assessments. It also conducts counterintelligence and force protection assessments of DTRA and Department of War facilities and programs worldwide, advises on protective measures, and coordinates with law enforcement and intelligence community partners. The position is an in-person role at facilities located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, with limited situational telework potentially available subject to supervisory approval and Agency guidelines. It is a GG-0132-13 DCIPS position in the excepted service.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success in the position.
Specialized experience providing independent counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings.
Specialized experience providing counterintelligence support to organizational operations and activities.
Specialized experience conducting analysis on counterintelligence or force protection concerns.
Specialized experience conducting counterintelligence assessments of affiliated facilities, infrastructure, and/or programs.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearance and Special Access Program access.
Obtain and maintain Department of Defense-approved access to additional programs as a condition of employment.
Comply with applicable Combatant Command travel medical requirements, including vaccinations.
Possess a valid passport.
Successfully complete pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
Be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Complete a probationary period if required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Be willing to travel on temporary assignments within and outside the continental United States, potentially up to 30% of duty time.
Be willing to work overtime or compensatory time as required by operational needs.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and conduct counterintelligence functional services, including force protection briefings for DTRA personnel before and after foreign travel.
Apply knowledge of foreign intelligence entity operations and terrorist methods to prepare briefings and provide recommendations to travelers and senior department officials deploying overseas.
Provide counterintelligence support to CWMD and counter-proliferation mission areas and activities.
Identify trends and provide predictive assessments of foreign counterparts’ future behavior during counterintelligence activities.
Recommend countermeasures to mitigate and counter foreign collection efforts or influence during DTRA missions and activities.
Conduct research and analysis on counterintelligence or force protection concerns, including threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct periodic counterintelligence and force protection assessments of DTRA and Department of War facilities and programs worldwide.
Provide advice and recommendations to enhance security measures and protect critical information.
Establish and maintain liaison with law enforcement and intelligence community members to exchange information and support the mission.
Represent DTRA and participate in interagency and intra-agency conferences and symposiums.