This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Intelligence Research Specialist, you will work closely with division leadership to analyze credible cyber threats to critical infrastructure in DOE and U.S. energy sector networks.

Duties

This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance GS-13, Intelligence Research Specialist, you will: Plan and produce intelligence analysis on developing strategic, tactical, and technical cyber threat issues to support key stakeholders in the U.S. government and the U.S. energy sector. Collaborate with Cyber Analysis Division staff and other elements of Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), the Intelligence Community, DOE's national laboratories, DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program offices and relevant energy industry stakeholders. Translate complex technical and cyber-related terminology to convey meaningful intelligence to both technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain regular communication on project statuses and issues with the Branch Chief.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a 1-year trial period.
• This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk) and requires a security clearance at the Q level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• In addition, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• The incumbent is required to complete an initial Counterintelligence (CI) evaluation and on a recurring basis, which may include a CI-scope polygraph examination.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Analyzing cyber threat information or other national security topics, including energy, military, economic, or political topics for countries outside of the United States, to support requests. Gathering information on cyber threats or other national security topics to produce written products or oral briefings for key customers. Collaborating with peers or colleagues on projects to leverage multiple perspectives. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in [insert relevant majors identified in the job analysis], or a similarly related major. OR Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Assist with intelligence research, analysis, or production by utilizing all available sources of intelligence reporting to maintain understanding of threat tactics, techniques, or procedures of adversaries. Analyze potentially malicious cyber intelligence behaviors and activities to minimize the threats in the cyber world. Prepare briefings by gathering information to convey ideas, facts, assessments, estimates, or projections to inform policy, programmatic, operational, or Intelligence personnel of findings. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Conduct intelligence research, analysis, or production by utilizing all available sources of intelligence reporting to maintain understanding of threat tactics, techniques, or procedures of adversaries. Recognize gaps in intelligence reporting related to cyber and energy security mission to provide intelligence requirements to collection elements. Participate in oral or written presentations to convey ideas, facts, assessments, estimates, or projections to inform policy, programmatic, operational, or Intelligence personnel of findings. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Charlette Smith
• Phone: 240-220-4562
• Email: [email protected]