POLYGRAPH SPECIALIST

Defense Intelligence Agency

• $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required; must pass drug test and security investigation.
  • Ability to interpret and apply federal and agency security policies.
  • Experience in designing information gathering methodologies and training junior staff.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize work effectively.
  • Demonstrated understanding of governance and procedural publications related to credibility assessments.
  • Active listening skills and respect for diverse viewpoints in team settings.
  • Experience in federal polygraph programs as a QC Officer or Program Manager is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and apply security policies and guidelines related to agency activities.
  • Design and implement information gathering methodologies for projects.
  • Conduct quality control checks and train junior personnel on methodologies.
  • Plan and organize work activities to meet deadlines effectively.
  • Apply understanding of governance publications to credibility assessment programs.
  • Engage in active listening and facilitate discussions on sensitive topics within teams.
  • Lead and execute polygraph missions both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
  • Access to a range of family-oriented benefits.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • - U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation


All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

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ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Interprets and applies Federal, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Agency and emerging security policies and procedural guidelines related to security related activities.

2. Independently utilizes a variety of tools and methodologies to design information gathering as appropriate for the project and objectives and performs quality control checks and trains junior personnel on tools and methodologies.

3. Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and schedules own work activities to complete assignments in timely and effective manner.

4. Demonstrates progressively greater understanding of governance & procedural publications & applies understanding to the conduct of credibility assessments programs.

5. Actively listens, without interruption or emotion, and respects diverse viewpoints while interacting with others about sensitive topics or challenging issues within teams.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Experience serving as a primary Quality Control (QC) Officer, Unit Chief, or Program Manager within a federal polygraph program.

2. Experience planning, executing, and leading CONUS/OCONUS TDY polygraph missions.

3. Possession of advanced certifications from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), such as the Post-Test Elicitation Course (PTEC), PCS/Supervision Course, or advanced quality assurance training.

Benefits

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Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

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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.

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