Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Excepted Service under 50 U.S.C. § 3024(v), with appointments made without regard to Competitive Service requirements. Located in the China Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s Office of Analysis for East Asia and the Pacific, the position analyzes classified and open-source information concerning the foreign policy and international relations of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The role conducts all-source analysis of China’s global foreign policy and produces analytical products and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders across organizations. The GS-12 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-13 position, with closer supervision and less complexity. The position requires U.S. citizenship, random drug testing, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, and successful completion of E-Verify employment verification. If eligible, situational telework may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled, and eligible applicants may be referred to similar positions in other Department bureaus or offices for up to 240 days.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must obtain and maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
GS-12 applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, including researching and analyzing China’s political, economic, social, or regional developments and providing recommendations; preparing written reports or briefing materials on China-related issues; and collaborating with team members or other offices on China analysis.
GS-13 applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, including researching and analyzing China’s political, economic, social, civil-military, and regional geopolitical developments and advising stakeholders; providing briefings and written analysis on China foreign policy; and working in interagency or team settings to provide China analysis.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct all-source intelligence analysis on China’s global foreign policy.
Produce analytical products and briefings using multiple intelligence sources, personal experience, and subject matter expertise.
Participate in multi-organizational working groups to prepare intelligence assessments and establish intelligence priorities supporting policy positions.
Lead implementation of intelligence support on regional and China-specific issues within the assigned geographic or functional specialty area.
Advise senior officials and leadership on issues and problems identified in intelligence information and assessments.