Summary

This temporary promotion may be extended up to a total of 3-5 years.

THE DUTY LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED; HOWEVER, THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED MUST REPORT TO THEIR CURRENT DOJ COMPONENT OFFICE. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

Duties

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This position serves as an Intelligence Research Specialist, Transnational Threats and Strategic Operations located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Joint Task Force Vulcan (JTFV). In line with President Trump's directive to revise national security and counternarcotics strategies, the focus is on the total elimination of Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in the United States.

If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:

• Serves as a Senior Intelligence Analyst, trusted advisor, and Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsible for leading the development, execution, and oversight of complex intelligence research and analysis initiatives.
• Plans and leads highly specialized, technically complex programs of significant scope and national importance, requiring expert judgment, strategic oversight, and a high degree of responsibility.
• Conducts in-depth research using classified databases and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to generate actionable insights in direct support of law enforcement investigations.
• Analyzes intelligence and law enforcement reporting related to organized crime; oversees financial analysis of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data to identify money laundering patterns, methodologies, and illicit financial networks.
• Uses subject matter expertise to identify emerging threats, assess the capabilities and intent of criminal organizations, and support investigative efforts through strategic intelligence analysis.
• Collaborates with senior leaders from national and international agencies, law enforcement, and the intelligence community to ensure strategic alignment and the successful achievement of operational objectives.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and guidelines governing the dissemination of criminal intelligence, and monitors program performance to ensure compliance and support reporting requirements.
• Delivers strategic intelligence guidance to leadership and senior officials, ensuring alignment with U.S. intelligence laws, policies, and ethical standards.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, candidates must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include duties such as supporting intelligence operations through comprehensive research using classified databases and open-source information to aid law enforcement investigations; assisting in the analysis and interpretation of intelligence related to criminal activities by identifying trends and operational tactics; monitoring the effectiveness of intelligence policies to ensure program compliance; and collaborating with law enforcement and intelligence partners to facilitate information sharing and support investigative efforts.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

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Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Political Appointees (Current or Former): 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.