Intelligence Specialist (Cyber)

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command • Fort Meade, MD

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is located at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 781st Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, Maryland. The Intelligence Specialist (Cyber) serves as a Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) and subject matter expert supporting cyberspace operations. The role requires maintaining operational, technical, and authoritative situational awareness during exploitation and cyber operations, and contributing expertise to intelligence reporting, mission briefs, and targeting activities.

The position supports operational planning and collection management by coordinating with other Cyber Specialists, identifying intelligence gaps, advising the supervisor on findings and courses of action, and providing technical input to finished intelligence products. It also includes mentoring developing and Basic Certified IONs, participating in candidate assessment panels, maintaining draft documentation on cyberspace operations and CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures, and integrating cyber capabilities and effects into operations and exercises.

The incumbent must pass the required Remote Operator training course (FORGE) within two years and obtain Senior-level USCYBERCOM/ARCYBER JQR certification within two years after completing that training. The position is designated Mission Essential and Non-Combat Essential, and may involve worldwide deployment, crisis response, expanded or irregular work hours, overtime, and shift work.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level in Federal service.
• Specialized experience conducting offensive Computer Network Operations (CNO), 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 work directly related to the position, which may include intelligence research, analysis, collection, or operations.
• Demonstrated 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 knowledge of organizations and methods for collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
• Obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET 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 complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI), before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use 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 the Remote Operator training.
• Be willing to undergo a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Be able to perform mission-essential duties during emergencies and crisis situations, including remaining on duty or making every effort to report on time.
• Be willing to sign DD Form 2365 for the Non-Combat Essential position.
• Meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) and subject matter expert for the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 781st Military Intelligence Battalion.
• Exploit computer components and architectures, including component and peripheral functions, programming concepts, assembly codes, TCP/IP, OSI models, networking protocols, 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 on cyberspace support, collection management initiatives, operational planning and goals, initiatives, and assessments.
• Mentor developmental and Basic Certified IONs and serve on assessment panels for ION candidates.
• Review message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, and other sources to identify intelligence gaps.
• Advise the supervisor on findings and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Provide technical feedback for finished intelligence products.
• Provide and maintain draft documentation for cyberspace operations and CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures as inputs to training programs.
• Assist with integrating Cyberspace Operations capabilities into operations and exercise design and integrating or synchronizing cyber-related effects.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) is authorized.
• Advanced In-Hire may be authorized.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives 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