Joining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigative Division will allow you to conduct research and disseminates operationally relevant information pertaining to criminal and cyber enabled threats. This Intelligence Research Specialist (Cyber)position starts at a salary of $117,962.00 GS-13 Step 1, with potential to $153,354.00, GS-13 Step 10. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as an Intelligence Research Specialist (Cyber) in the Office of Investigations. Typical work assignments include: Plans and directs the analysis and production of complex studies or reports which include all aspects related to a specifically defined network domain, geographic or functional area. Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and interpretation of cyber threats. Directs the request for new information and data regarding cyber enabled vulnerabilities in order to answer identified knowledge gaps, and makes recommendations to stakeholders. Leads various investigative responsibilities that support the overall objectives of the investigative team. Applies a mastery knowledge of computer forensics techniques to assist in multi-jurisdictional investigations where methods are subject to changing legal admissibility.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level performing the following duties: Conducting computer forensic research and analysis to deliver intelligence products on national security topics; Integrating intelligence data with other economic and/or cyber data to generate coherent analysis; Serving as a cyber intelligence expert at community, private sector, and/or interagency meetings, and; Authenticating the validity of new and emerging cyber threats by assessing diverse source materials. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]