This position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A), Intelligence Watch and Coordination Center (IWC), Intelligence Watch Branch. The incumbent would temporarily serve as a Branch Chief for the Intelligence Watch on a 2-year assignment with an option for a 1-year extension.

Duties

The mission of IWC is to monitor, author, standardize, review, edit and coordinate intelligence products for the Secretary and broader I&A customer set through close collaboration with the DHS Intelligence Enterprise. IWC is composed of analysts, technical editors, and production managers, and works closely with the Intelligence Operations Division, DHS Components, I&A analytical entities, and the Secretary's Briefing Staff to ensure that the Secretary's intelligence reporting is timely, accurate, and tailored for a Cabinet-level official. MAJOR DUTIES The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief and is responsible for managing the review of workflows, products, and other day-to-day functions for the 24/7 Intelligence Watch, including overseeing all Watch standers; monitoring world-wide all-source intelligence, collection and operations information; providing the Department of Homeland Security and homeland security partners with timely indications and warnings of relevant events and emerging trends; daily and ad-hoc briefings for senior I&A and DHS leadership; and development, coordination, and dissemination of a wide-range of products and notifications. The incumbent oversees the day-to-day functions of the Intelligence Watch staff, managing and directing all administrative functions, to include personnel actions. The Branch Chief provides oversight of all Intelligence Watch first-phase intelligence analysis, including review. This includes collection, production, and dissemination functions for items that, under tight timelines, will be provided to I&A and DHS senior leadership and/or released to Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial and private sector (FSLTTP) partners. Develops and maintains coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities. Frequently represents the Center and I&A on DHS, interagency and intergovernmental teleconferences, secure video teleconferences, working groups and committees. Develops I&A procedural guidance for daily intelligence products and notifications for DHS, state, local, tribal, and private sector partners. Prepares other significant briefing materials and executive correspondence for senior executive audiences, in coordination with the National Operations Center (NOC) and DHS Mission Centers and partner organizations. Responsible for designing and managing procedures to ensure timely, accurate subject matter expert input, senior leaders' perspectives, as well as I&A Staff input have been included in products released to DHS partners and customers. Human resources management responsibilities include: evaluates work performance of subordinates; serves as rating official for subordinate supervisors; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions in the branch; makes selection decisions relative to appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; identifies developmental and training needs of employees; provides or arranges for needed development and training and makes decisions on non-routine or costly training; develops performance standards; effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommends more serious actions (e.g. suspensions); recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others; and serves as mentor to individuals both within Branch and throughout Center.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Overtime may be required in response to a significant event.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.? Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to managing a team of watch standers on a 24/7 Intelligence Watch, responsible for monitoring world-wide all-source intelligence, collection, and operations information, and providing the Department of Homeland Security and homeland security partners with timely indications and warnings of current and emerging threats.? Such experience could be gained from: performing a wide range of all-source intelligence, collection, and operations planning, program assessment, and program management to provide a standardized integrated approach to gathering, documenting, processing, coordinating, and disseminating a wide range of products and notifications to departmental senior leaders, operators, and other security partners. In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must have related experience in each of the competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume and other application materials: For this position, specialized experience is defined as supporting ongoing or emerging operational contingencies in any established specialty area; and/or SIGINT/All Source analysis. Such experience may include conducting a variety of complex assignments within his/her area of responsibility and conducting and directing in-depth research and analysis in support of homeland security.? The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Expert knowledge of intelligence gathering and dissemination techniques necessary to participate and represent the agency in assessments of complex intelligence issues when working with partners in other intelligence specialty areas. Expert knowledge of DHS homeland security intelligence mission and the role of both raw and finished intelligence reporting in the relationship between DHS, FSLTTP partners and the Intelligence Community. Expert skill in making formal presentations and representing I&A positions on intelligence issues and methods at forums at the highest levels of government or intergovernmental coordination. Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate with, and advise senior DHS officials, management officials, program managers, specialists, contractor personnel, and representatives of other agencies for the purpose of reconciling differing or conflicting viewpoints; organizing information and presenting statements of position; and presenting information succinctly and clearly. Preferred Skills Writing skills, including ability to do first and/or second level review of documents. Ability to build coalitions and networks throughout the IE, the IC and Interagency Mentorship Leadership Ability to work under high stress and high tempo situations. Communication Conflict Resolution

Education

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

Contacts

• Address IC-DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US
• Name: DHS INTEL ICAG Support
• Email: [email protected]