Supervisory intelligence Specialist (Polygraph)

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is located at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command Technical Support Battalion at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role supports the Army Intelligence Polygraph Program (AIPP) and performs supervisory-level polygraph and staff functions.

The specialist plans, coordinates, and conducts the most complex, high-priority polygraph examinations. They mentor and guide team members by demonstrating expert polygraph skills and mastery of examination techniques and methodologies. As directed by the Detachment Chief or QC, the specialist also performs staff action officer functions related to equipment evaluation and purchasing, resourcing, mission planning, mission validation, and mission management.

The position requires specialized intelligence and polygraph experience, successful completion of the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Course at the National Center for Credibility Assessment, and the ability to obtain and maintain Army counterintelligence credentials. Employees may be required to complete training, undergo drug testing and counterintelligence scope polygraphs, and perform extended temporary duty or worldwide deployments during crisis situations.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience that prepared the applicant to perform the work, including specialized experience at the next lower grade/level (GG/GS-13).
• Experience training examiners on investigative and operational examinations by reviewing investigative files, operational concepts, and proposals to determine appropriate integration and application of polygraph techniques.
• Experience conducting sensitive, high-level, complex polygraph examinations supporting personnel security, HUMINT, counterintelligence, and counterespionage matters involving intelligence community interests.
• Experience informing examiners about federal polygraph operations guidance and policy changes, technique applicability, and equipment changes.
• Progressively responsible intelligence-related experience in research, analysis, collection, or operations, demonstrating knowledge of intelligence processes, cycles, and organizations; research tools; intelligence data analysis, reporting, and dissemination; and intelligence collection and analysis methods.
• Successfully complete the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Course at the National Center for Credibility Assessment, Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
• Successfully complete the CI Special Agent Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
• Obtain and maintain the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Badge and Credentials.
• Be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph examination and successfully complete random examinations thereafter.
• Successfully complete required certification courses and training for the discipline, position, and grade as directed by CG, INSCOM.
• Pass required pre-appointment and periodic drug testing.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet applicable suitability or fitness requirements, which may include a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex, high-priority polygraph examinations in support of the Army Intelligence Polygraph Program.
• Mentor and guide team members by demonstrating expert polygraph skills and examination techniques and methodologies.
• Perform staff action officer functions, as directed by the Detachment Chief or QC, relating to equipment evaluation and purchasing, resourcing, mission planning, mission validation, and mission management.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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