Intelligence Specialist (Cyber)

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command • Fort Gordon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position is in the Excepted Service and is subject to U.S. Code, Title 10, and Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. The position is located at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 782d Military Intelligence Battalion, at Fort Gordon, Georgia. It serves as a Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) and subject matter expert supporting cyberspace operations and intelligence activities.

The employee conducts and supports cyberspace operations, maintains operational and technical situational awareness, contributes to intelligence reporting and mission planning, and coordinates with other Cyber Specialists. The role also includes mentoring developing IONs, identifying intelligence gaps, providing technical feedback for finished intelligence products, and contributing documentation and training materials for cyberspace operations and CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level, including offensive Computer Network Operations, network reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis, collection of operationally relevant raw intelligence during cyberspace operations, and research into military, political, scientific, and technical developments. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility and NSA facilities and network access. The employee must complete Remote Operator training (FORGE) within two years and obtain Senior-level USCYBERCOM/ARCYBER JQR certification within two years after completing that training. The position is Mission Essential and Non-Combat Essential, may involve worldwide deployment, irregular hours, overtime or shift work, and work during weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience conducting offensive Computer Network Operations, network reconnaissance, and vulnerability analyses of system networks and/or hosts; collecting raw intelligence critical to operational objectives during cyberspace operations; and researching military, political, scientific, and technical developments.
• Progressively responsible intelligence-related security experience directly related to the position, which may include intelligence research, analysis, collection, operations, counterintelligence, or threat support.
• Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycles, and organizations.
• Knowledge of or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics, and maps.
• Knowledge of systems, procedures, and methods for analyzing, compiling, reporting, and disseminating intelligence data, and/or methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
• Obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based on a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Obtain and maintain access to National Security Agency (NSA) facilities and networks.
• Successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Successfully complete the Remote Operator training course (FORGE) with a passing grade within two years.
• Obtain Senior-level USCYBERCOM/ARCYBER JQR certification within two years of completing Remote Operator training.
• Be willing to travel on temporary duty, 25% or less of the time, and potentially perform extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations.
• Be able to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, and potentially perform overtime or shift work; short-notice expanded hours and recall may be required during crises.
• Sign DD Form 2365 as an employee assigned to a Non-Combat Essential position.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) and subject matter expert for the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 782d Military Intelligence Battalion.
• Exploit computer components and architectures, including components and peripherals, programming concepts, assembly code, TCP/IP, OSI models, networking protocols, and security hardware and software options.
• Maintain operational, technical, and authoritative situational awareness during exploitation and cyberspace operations.
• Provide operational subject matter expertise and input to intelligence reports, pre- and post-mission briefs, and the targeting cycle.
• Coordinate with Cyber Specialists to exchange information supporting cyberspace operations, collection management initiatives, operational planning and goals, initiatives, and assessments.
• Mentor developmental and Basic Certified IONs and serve on assessment panels for ION candidate selection.
• Review message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, and other sources to identify intelligence gaps; advise the supervisor on findings and recommend courses of action.
• Provide technical feedback for finished intelligence products.
• Draft and maintain documentation for cyberspace operations and CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures as input to training programs.
• Assist with integrating Cyberspace Operations capabilities into operations and exercise design and synchronizing cyber-related effects.
• Conduct offensive Computer Network Operations, network reconnaissance, and vulnerability analyses of system networks and/or hosts.
• Collect raw intelligence critical to operational objectives while performing cyberspace operations and research military, political, scientific, and technical developments.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on the position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) is authorized.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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