DCSA's CI/Insider Threat Directorate is seeking a Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst. As such you will be responsible for conducting analysis to focus CI collection activities directed against foreign threat actors targeting cleared industry, DoD, and DCSA via the cyber domain.

Duties

As an Intelligence Operations Specialist working for the DCSA Cyber Mission Center you will be responsible for the following duties: - Identify and research domains and IP addresses. - Identify and research indicators of compromise. - Enhance threat awareness among internal and external consumers. - Conduct research and analysis to identify threats to US networks and communications infrastructures. - Present findings in oral and written communications. - Represent DCSA at cyber/counterintelligence working groups and analytical exchanges.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Driver's license required.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Intelligence Series 0132 (opm.gov and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/20/2023 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-07 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Practical knowledge and experience in the field of cyber counterintelligence (CI) threat analysis, investigations, operations, and in depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of extremely complex and sensitive information to determine Cyber Foreign Intelligence Service threats to US interests. Expert experience in at least two of the counter intelligence functions (analysis, collections, operations, and investigations) is essential for this position. OR have a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 2. Researching: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information. Obtains, evaluates, organizes, and maintains information. 3. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 4. Tools and Methods: Applies tools and methods to substantive discipline, domain, or area of work. Adapts existing tools and/or methods or employs new methodological approaches required for substantive discipline, domain, or area of work. 5. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Education

If substituting education for experience at the GG-09 level, you must possess a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.
If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]