Summary

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the ST-IC-W4JLAA STRATEGIC SYSTEMS SUPPORT ELEMENT.

Duties

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• Serve as an all-source intelligence analyst in the Directorate of Intelligence (G2) responsible for applying detailed knowledge of all source intelligence in support of operations.
• Prepare and conduct frequent in-depth formal and informal intelligence briefings of intelligence assessments to the G2, commander, staff, higher headquarters, deployed US forces and other audiences including national level intelligence agencies.
• Utilize state of the art intelligence research tools, automated information systems and analytic tradecraft to conduct all-source analysis.
• Coordinate and collaborate with counterparts in partner Agencies and organizations to synchronize efforts and analysis.
• Represent the command in applicable intelligence exchanges or international forums, furnishing information, defending agency positions, and coordinating studies and conclusions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on an SSBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) maybe required up to 35% of the time.
• Must pass the organization's Personnel Reliability Program which includes credit check, drug screening, polygraph and psychological evaluation.
• Must be willing and able to participate in organization operations and training CONUS and OCONUS.
• May be required to deploy into austere locations or areas in which hostile action may occur. Specific training and immunization requirements may apply, as appropriate for OCONUS travel.
• Periodically, chiefly during periods of crisis, may be required to work overtime or irregular hours.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience..

To qualify, applicants must have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes:

1. Analyzing all-source intelligence to assess developments, trends, and implications using advanced analytical methodologies.AND

2. Performing all-source intelligence research in support of intelligence products. AND

3. Delivering formal and/or informal intelligence briefings to support operation and organizational objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GG/GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position - (CP35).
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment and relocation Incentives may be authorize, if in the best interest of the government.

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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