Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

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-W1E8AA USA INTELLIGENCE CTR OF EXCELLENCE. Serves as an advanced Human Intelligence (HUMINT) instructor, and as an operational Intelligence Specialist. Responsibilities Travels in and around locations across varying terrain to perform active operational intelligence gathering and intelligence operations within various operational/geographical areas that may range from neutral to hostile. Develops, coordinates and implements ideas and detailed plans related to safe and secure travel to and from the operational areas. Reviews and evaluates all intelligence information gathered/developed upon mission accomplishment. Determines what mission information is appropriate and beneficial for integration into lessons-learned training, and how to present identified real-world scenarios in the most efficient, effective way possible. Participates in the design, development and implementation of training and curriculum in accordance with established training standards, as well as active, on-going, operational intelligence gathering and intelligence operations. Performs detailed review and analysis of HUMINT operations lessons learned to apply to the training and curriculum in coordination with the Joint Coordination Element (JCE) and with the approval of management Implements a process for gathering data and incorporating input from the JCE and DoD HUMINT subject matter experts on training methods, standards, topics and skill sets required of graduates. Makes presentations to senior DoD military and civilian visitors, other government officials, and leadership pertaining to advanced source operations training and curriculum Works through leadership and with the JCE to develop and implement enterprise-wide knowledge of Military Source Operations training strategy to ensure compliance with established training standards and methods. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience severing as an advanced Human Intelligence (HUMINT) instructor, and as an operational Intelligence Specialist. AND 2. Experience in the design, development, and implementation of training and curriculum in accordance with established training standards, as well as active, on-going, operational intelligence gathering and intelligence operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-12). NOTE: Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data. Selective Placement Factor: Per DCHE-M, VOL II 3301.002 and Army Regulation 381-100, eligible applicants must be a graduate of at least one Category 1 certifying HUMINT course. In order to verify applicants meet the selective placement factor, applicants are required to submit a copy of completed training certificate, DD 214s reflecting completion of the course via block 14 - Military Education, or signed completed Service School Academic Evaluation Report form. Those applicants that cannot provide the above required documentation because it contains classified information, will need to provide a memorandum of record that identifies the name of the course and dates completed; verification of course completion will be completed at time of selection. Failure to submit this required documentation will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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 alone--no 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on an T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position (35-CP). Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. In accordance with DCHE M, Vol II 3301.002 and AR 381 100, the incumbent must comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements for the HUMINT Instructor Certification Program. Certification requires graduation from at least one Category I certifying HUMINT course. CAT I certification must be maintained through required sustainment training and participation in operational refresher activities, which are mandatory components of instructor certification and program accreditation standards. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: