Intelligence Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps • Quantico, VA

5d

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions. Applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Intelligence Specialist analyzes technical data within an assigned portfolio and synthesizes information to create and evaluate assessments using structured analytic techniques. The role develops and executes collection strategies, evaluates sources and incoming reporting, and produces intelligence products—including papers, informational graphics, and briefings—to meet U.S. government needs. The specialist coordinates with Marine Corps and Intelligence Community customers and partners on shared intelligence efforts and priorities.

The position focuses on foreign ground maneuver or air capabilities. It involves leading complex Scientific and Technical Intelligence assessments, evaluating capability trends and operational implications, applying advanced analytic methods, guiding analytic tradecraft, and advising stakeholders. The specialist may represent organizational interests in interagency and other forums, working groups, exercises, and wargames, and may brief senior leaders and mission partners. The position requires shift work and may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel aboard military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GG-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, performing the specified intelligence analysis duties.
• May be required to complete a two-year DCIPS Trial Period.
• May be required to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Subject to initial drug screening and random testing thereafter; a negative result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD.
• Position requires shift work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical data related to an assigned portfolio.
• Synthesize information to create assessments and evaluate existing assessments using structured analytic techniques.
• Plan, submit, and organize collection priorities based on intelligence gaps; evaluate sources and provide collection feedback.
• Produce analytical intelligence products, including papers, informational graphics, and briefings, to meet U.S. government needs.
• Engage, coordinate, and liaise with customers across the Marine Corps and Intelligence Community and collaborate on shared intelligence efforts and priorities.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information from multiple sources to assess developments in an assigned technical domain; prepare new analyses or revise previous analyses, assessments, and other products.
• Lead development of complex, all-source Scientific and Technical Intelligence assessments of foreign ground maneuver or air capabilities and assess capability trends and operational implications.
• Develop and execute integrated research and collection strategies for intelligence gaps; identify indicators, signatures, and collection requirements; evaluate reporting received in response.
• Apply advanced analytic methodologies and guide analytic tradecraft to challenge assumptions, consider alternative explanations, mitigate bias, and produce defensible assessments of current and projected capabilities, limitations, and employment concepts.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and represent organizational interests in relevant DoW, Intelligence Community, Service, interagency, international, and other forums, working groups, exercises, and wargames.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leaders and mission partners.
• Lead complex analytical projects and production efforts; establish analytical approaches and production plans, integrate contributions, and substantively review products for accuracy, timeliness, relevance, and responsiveness to customer requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment and student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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