Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) Staff.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, as DHS Chief Intelligence Officer, to develop, implement, and integrate policy, programs, and intelligence operations across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE) to meet Departmental and National needs.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

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As a Intelligence Operations Specialist (DHS Control Officer), GS-0132-12/13, your typical work assignments may include:

• Identifies and researches requirements, directives, intelligence databases, and ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging intelligence program requirements. Applies subject matter expertise to identify intelligence needs for DHS customers, including urgent notifications to senior officials.
• Applies technical judgment to recommend approval or denial of personnel access requests to sensitive programs. Provides intelligence security briefings, conducts facility inspections, audits records, and reviews security incidents; makes recommendations for action to senior staff.
• Implements policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and protocols relating to all aspects of special programs, including information sharing, safeguarding, security, handling, and processing. Prepares complex reports addressing evaluation and interpretation of findings.
• Develops and evaluates long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; assesses effectiveness in identifying and responding to issues impacting government and non-government operations.
• Engages with DHS components and stakeholders in community development and integration of programs within CINT jurisdiction. Participates in departmental and IC presentations, briefings, and forums; develops and maintains coordination and liaison with counterparts throughout the CAP/SAP community.
• Coordinates and communicates with senior DHS IE officials, management officials, program managers, specialists, contractor personnel, and representatives of other agencies to reconcile differing viewpoints and present information clearly.

All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing.
• You may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You will be subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination and random polygraph examinations may be conducted after entry on duty.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• You may be required to work in shifts on a rotational basis in support of 24-hour operations.
• You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime, and/or 24/7 shift schedules, and/or on-call and standby duty status
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:

You qualify for theGS-12 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following:

• Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:

You qualify for theGS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following:

• Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Providing authoritative guidance and advice to senior officials.
• Conducting complex assessments and preparing reports of major significance.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. [redacted] and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Not Applicable

Additional information

Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.

This position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. If selection is made at the lower level, promotion to the higher level may occur without further competition.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI with a Polygraph as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive level position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period.

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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