Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Energy’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. The Intelligence Research Specialist provides technical and policy support and analysis on energy security issues, with an emphasis on fossil and renewable energy. At the GS-13 level, the specialist analyzes foreign energy security issues—including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy—by evaluating market trends, technology, geopolitics, and international policies. The position authors and publishes high-profile finished intelligence reports and assessments that follow rigorous analytic tradecraft standards, and briefs executive-level departmental leaders, policymakers, and interagency officials. The specialist also coordinates joint energy intelligence initiatives with Intelligence Community partners, other federal agencies, and National Laboratories; identifies intelligence gaps; and formulates and coordinates collection requirements with clandestine and overt collection agencies. The position is Excepted Service and does not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. It is not remote; situational telework may be approved at the supervisor’s discretion. The position is designated Special-Sensitive (High Risk), requires Q and SCI security clearances, and is subject to applicant and random drug testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or nationality.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, including analysis and forecasting of foreign energy developments; authoring, editing, and publishing comprehensive analytical assessments or intelligence reports based on complex, incomplete, or conflicting data; and leading collaborative research or coordinating across organizational, interagency, or industry working groups to deliver findings, resolve information gaps, or brief senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance and an SCI security clearance before entering on duty.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certification of Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Successful completion of any required suitability or fitness determination and, if selected, a one-year probationary period may be required.
• Compliance with applicant testing and random drug testing after appointment.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign energy security issues, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy, by evaluating market trends, technology, geopolitics, and international policies.
• Research, write, edit, and publish high-profile finished intelligence reports and assessments in accordance with analytic tradecraft standards.
• Lead production of intelligence reports on energy security issues and serve as primary author of high-profile reports.
• Deliver technical and strategic intelligence briefings to senior departmental leaders, policymakers, and interagency officials.
• Coordinate joint energy intelligence initiatives with Intelligence Community partners, other federal agencies, and National Laboratories.
• Identify intelligence gaps, formulate collection requirements, and coordinate with clandestine and overt collection agencies while maintaining classified security standards.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position type and eligibility.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized under agency policy if funding is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed