Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command • San Antonio, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), an Excepted Service system governed by U.S. Code, Title 10, and Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. It is located at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, Operations Support Element, in San Antonio, Texas. The Intelligence Specialist serves as a Capability Development Specialist, researching and developing technologies and capabilities in support of Joint Warfighter and national requirements. The role develops systems and software to expand Army and Department of Defense Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities and performs ongoing information-technology research and training in support of mission-essential tasks.

The specialist works with development staff on technical solutions, conducts special assignments, and participates in architecture, design, and code reviews. The position also monitors military, political-military, scientific, and technical developments using message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, and other sources. The specialist identifies intelligence gaps, assists with operational-program development, and advises the supervisor on findings and recommended actions. The work includes preparing technical design specifications from functional requirements and analysis documents.

The position is Non-Combat Essential and may require worldwide assignment or deployment during mobilization, crisis situations, or other mission requirements. TDY travel may be required 25% or less. Work may involve short-suspense tasks, stressful conditions, irregular hours, and short-notice expanded hours or recall, including weekends and holidays. The employee must obtain USCYBERCOM Basic Cyberspace Capability Developer Certification within two years of employment. A two-year trial period applies.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in Federal service, including specialized experience performing code and system analysis of malicious software and hardware technologies for operations and development of new and existing CNO applications; implementing technical solutions by testing, maintaining, and supporting code based on functional requirement specifications; and delivering technical and information briefings to senior leadership on mission-critical priorities.
• Progressively responsible intelligence-related security experience directly related to the position, which may be military, private-sector, or government experience at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of intelligence processes, cycles, and organizations; intelligence research tools; methods and systems for analyzing, compiling, reporting, and disseminating intelligence data; and/or methods and organizations for collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
• Development experience with C or C++ and programming experience with Python.
• Pass a pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use and submit to periodic screening thereafter.
• Successfully complete pre-appointment and periodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations with No Deception Indicated.
• Obtain and maintain access to NSA facilities and networks.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• Obtain and maintain the medical, security, performance, conduct, and overall fitness required for Non-Combat Essential assignments; sign DD Form 2365.
• Be willing and able to undertake extended temporary duty or worldwide deployments as required, including irregular hours and possible weekend and holiday work.
• Meet one or more of the listed employment authority categories to apply; provide documentation establishing eligibility.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Use Direct Deposit of Pay.
• Complete a two-year trial period, subject to the agency’s evaluation and written certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop technologies and capabilities supporting Joint Warfighter and national requirements.
• Create systems and software to expand Army and Department of Defense Computer Network Operations capabilities.
• Conduct ongoing information-technology research and training in support of mission-essential tasking.
• Collaborate with development staff to develop technical solutions.
• Perform special assignments and participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Monitor military, political-military, scientific, and technical developments through message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, and other sources.
• Identify intelligence gaps, assist in developing operational programs, and advise the supervisor on findings and recommended courses of action.
• Prepare technical design specifications based on functional requirements and analysis documents.
• Obtain USCYBERCOM Basic Cyberspace Capability Developer Certification within two years of employment.
• Support the Army’s mobilization and wartime mission as a Non-Combat Essential employee, including possible worldwide assignment or deployment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government’s interest.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire pay 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