DCSA's Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate Cyber Mission Center (CMC) is seeking an experienced Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst to conduct research and analysis to identify, assess, and deter threats to cleared industry and academia, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA. This is an excellent opportunity for those with expertise in finished intelligence production in accordance with Intelligence Community standards and directives.

Duties

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: - Analyze cyber information to identify threats, share threat information, and enable deterrence and mitigation. - Identify, research and validate indicators of compromise and counterintelligence-related cyber threat activities to establish attribution and evaluate the level of threat posed. - Implement Intelligence Community (IC) standards to the analysis of all-source intelligence on current and emerging cyber threats. - Produce intelligence assessments, cyber threat analysis reports, and cyber threat advisories using analytic tradecraft and tools to identify and evaluate enduring and emerging threats. - Conduct all-source research and analysis to identify and assess adversary intentions and capabilities to penetrate and exploit US networks and communications infrastructures. - Enhance counterintelligence-related cyber threat and vulnerability awareness among internal and external consumers. - 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): May Be 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.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ 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-12 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: Expert knowledge and experience in the field of cyber counterintelligence (CI) threat analysis, and in depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine cyber and Foreign Intelligence Entity threats to US interests. Expert experience in cyber and counterintelligence-focused intelligence analysis, reporting, and finished intelligence production is essential for this position. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 2. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 3. Researching - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information. Obtains, evaluates, organizes, and maintains information. 4. Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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]