Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Army • Fort Carson, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position supports the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (ABN) and is located at one of the following units: 1st Special Forces Group at Fort Lewis, Washington; 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Carson, Colorado; or 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. DCIPS employees are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to applicable U.S. Code and Department of Defense instructions.

The Intelligence Specialist establishes and manages the Theater source registry, resolves conflicts concerning Theater sources, and coordinates with Army, joint, and national intelligence organizations and U.S. Embassy staffs. The role develops and coordinates theater policies and standard operating procedures for counterintelligence (CI) and human intelligence (HUMINT) operations; facilitates intelligence reporting; publishes collection-related products; trains users on CI/HUMINT systems; and manages systems and administrative support for CI/HUMINT collection and dissemination. The position may serve as the primary or alternate Intelligence Oversight Officer.

This is a term position. DCIPS term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years, and the position may be converted to permanent without further competition after two years of continuous service. Permanent employees who accept this position will be converted to a term appointment. The position requires a two-year trial period and a TS/SCI security clearance. Frequent and extended temporary duty travel of 25% or less may be required, as may irregular shifts. The position is designated as a Key Position and cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the organization's capabilities.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience, including de-conflicting operational sources within a command or theater-level registry; coordinating CI or HUMINT operational plans with government agencies; and evaluating and processing IIRs through specialized databases for release to the intelligence community.
• Progressively responsible intelligence-related experience in research, analysis, collection, or operations, demonstrating knowledge of intelligence processes, cycles, organizations, and methods for analyzing, compiling, reporting, and disseminating intelligence data.
• Must pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must be exempted from recall to active duty due to Reserve or retired military obligations before occupying this Key Position.
• Must complete a two-year trial period.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Theater source registry.
• Coordinate resolution and adjudication of conflicts concerning Theater sources.
• Conduct liaison with counterparts in Army, joint, and national intelligence organizations, and U.S. Embassy staffs.
• Develop, draft, edit, and coordinate theater policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable CI/HUMINT operations.
• Facilitate processing of Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) released to the intelligence community via the CHROME application.
• Publish Notices of Intelligence Potentials (NIPs), IIR evaluations, and Collection Emphasis messages.
• Provide training and policy instruction to end users on CI/HUMINT automated systems.
• Serve as the primary or alternate Intelligence Oversight Officer.
• Serve as functional manager for the administration of automated systems supporting CI/HUMINT collection and dissemination.
• Manage the administrative support system for the command's portion of the DoD HUMINT and CI management system.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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