This position is part of the Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. As a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will be responsibile for providing information to decision makers regarding potential threats to specific DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) foreign agreements and financial assistance activities, as well as communicating foreign threats in support of DOE Research, Technology, and Economic Security (RTES) efforts.

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-15 Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will: Serve as the senior analyst or advisor to leadership to provide authoritative insights on matters related to the assessment of foreign threats to Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) equities within the Research, Technology and Economic Security spectrum. Engage on a regular basis with relevant program offices to identify projects and activities that are potentially at risk and to identify customer requirements and priorities. Manage and oversee the efforts of subordinate personnel responsible for supporting Research, Technology and Economic Security (RTES) and due-diligence analysis. Represent DOE- Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN) at RTES-related forums and working groups within the Intelligence Community (IC) to promote consistency of efforts across the USG and to promote analytic collaboration and coordination. Assign work to subordinates based upon priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

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.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• 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.
• Limited telework may be available based upon mission requirements of the position.
• 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.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.

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 GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Analyzing threat information from multiple sources or disciplines to development assessment and share agencies across the Intelligence Community. Preparing oral or written briefings to convey ideas, facts, conclusions, estimates, or projection to decision maker on potential risks. Building effective relationships with other departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of key issues associated with threats. "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

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

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]