Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigations Division, Consular Integrity Division (DS/INV/CR/CID). The DS/CID section provides policy guidance, conducts visa and passport criminal investigations, and serves as a law enforcement liaison. It also serves as Diplomatic Security’s liaison to Consular Affairs and manages the Consular Integrity program, a joint CA-DS partnership addressing consular malfeasance across worldwide operations, systems, and agencies. The Intelligence Research Specialist plans and conducts investigative analyses of consular malfeasance domestically and at overseas posts. The role assesses vulnerabilities, trends, patterns, anomalies, and correlators; triages allegations and recommends cases for criminal investigation or administrative action; evaluates developments affecting U.S. border security, immigration policy, and national security; and develops policy options based on reviews of worldwide consular operations and malfeasance-prevention tactics. The specialist also reviews draft analytical reports to verify and evaluate findings, assertions, and policy recommendations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must meet federal time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade for federal applicants, where applicable.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
Experience utilizing databases and analytical tools to collect, verify, and analyze information in support of administrative and criminal investigations.
Experience identifying and assessing fraud and malfeasance vulnerabilities.
Experience preparing reports and briefings on law enforcement and security issues impacting U.S. border security and/or immigration policy.
There is no education substitution for the specialized experience requirement for the GS-13 position.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct investigative analyses focused on consular malfeasance domestically and at Posts abroad.
Assess consular malfeasance vulnerabilities, including trends, patterns, anomalies, and correlators.
Triage reports of alleged consular malfeasance and recommend cases for criminal investigation and/or administrative action.
Evaluate trends and events impacting U.S. border security, immigration policy, and national security.
Develop policy options and recommendations based on qualitative reviews of consular operations worldwide and integration of malfeasance prevention tactics.
Review draft analytical reports to verify and evaluate findings, assertions, and policy recommendations.