COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

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• Serve as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Counterintelligence (CI) Program Manager providing counterintelligence services to DFAS HQ and its geographical locations worldwide.
• Serve as the partnership point between DFAS and NCIS/DCHC/FBI for counterintelligence investigations and operations.
• Provide expert level guidance on the organization, personnel, activities, and capabilities of intelligence entities that pose a threat to DFAS infrastructure program.
• Conducts the DFAS IP/IO collection program by directing, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating IP/IO-related counterintelligence activities within DFAS and coordinating those activities with DoD and national-level agencies.
• Coordinate requests for behavioral scientist, polygraph, and technical surveillance countermeasures program (TSCM) and other requirements with the Lead Counterintelligence Agency (NCIS) and/or Defense Counterintelligence.
• Respond to counterintelligence mission taskings from Defense Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Center (DCHC); develop program in concert with DFAS security and Lead CI Agency to assist in the detection of Insider Threats.
• Assist in development of any additional counterintelligence resource requirements.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959.)
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Moving expenses WILL BE PAID.
• This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is 1-24%.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

**This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12 for GS-13) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility if outside the Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience Is Defined As:

• Developing policies, procedures and threat assessments related to Counterintelligence (CI) activities; analyzing or evaluating quantitative and qualitative data to assess Counterintelligence activities; and coordinating with the intelligence community to assist in investigations, disseminate information or provide other Counterintelligence support AND
• Identifies and implement Counterintelligence controls with other protection programs, to protect critical infrastructure from Foreign Intelligence Entity's (FIE) cyber threats, malicious insiders, espionage, and supply chain exploitation. Independently coordinate and execute when required, all Counterintelligence Functional Service (CIFS) support activities.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-13:

• Education Is Not Substitutable For Specialized Experience At The GS-13 Grade Level.

Additional information

• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 Year Probationary Period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here.
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

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.

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