The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Office of Counterintelligence (OCI) Intelligence Operations Specialist will be responsible for building, developing, maintaining and utilizing collaborative networks and working relationships within DCSA, the Intelligence Community, and other government agencies. Develop, promote and integrate DCSA initiatives. Identify and drive opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as a Senior DCSA CI Liaison (LNO), with primary duty at assigned agency or organization and DCSA Headquarters, Quantico Marine Corps Base as agreed to by DCSA leadership and commensurate level at Other Government Agencies (OGA). Advises the DCSA Office of Counterintelligence (OCI) leadership as necessary on the operational impact of OGA initiatives, applicable new CI policies and directives and their impact upon DCSA mission and recommends agency positions. Provides courses of action to improve DCSA integration, collaboration and engagement both internally across DCSA and externally with partners and stakeholders. Provides information, perspective and guidance to DCSA management and field elements on CI-related issues and how they should be addressed in the conduct of personnel security investigations, security investigations, security inspections, and authorized functional services. Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effective coordination of operational DCSA issues on an as needed basis with national and DoD security, intelligence and Law Enforcement (LE) organizations, DoD Components and OGAs that are signatories to the NISP. Responsible for the quality and timeliness of the teams' analytical production effort, to include the technical review of work to analyze and interpret raw threat data and information obtained by DCSA in the routine conduct of its missions. Incumbent will organize, plan, supervise and direct work of subordinate LNOs responsible for execution of highly complex intelligence programs and the integration of DCSA interests within the IC and LE community partners. Manage on a day-to-day basis, staff actions, to include personnel support agreements, planning and program development and execution, automation efforts, facility and support issues, assists with the development and conduct of Directorate liaison initiatives and activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Office of Counterintelligence (OCI) Liaison Branch is seeking a GG-0132-14 Intelligence Operations Specialist to serve as a Supervisory Liaison Officer (LNO) representing DCSA at the National Counterintelligence Task Force (NCITF) College Park, MD. The selectee will serve in this role for 36 months. A one-year extension of this assignment may be granted based on mission need, supervisory approval, and host agency approval. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for building, developing, maintaining and utilizing collaborative networks and working relationships with key contacts within DCSA, the Intelligence Community, and other government agencies; developing, promoting and integrating DCSA initiatives; identifying and driving opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration; increasing information sharing and threat awareness; and coordinating/conducting in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine foreign intelligence threats to US interests. This is an excellent, career enhancing opportunity for those with knowledge of federal agencies' counterintelligence programs, policies, and procedures to include a thorough knowledge of DCSA mission areas and capabilities. DCSA will reassign you to another position at the conclusion of your participation as an LNO. At least six months before the end of the LNO assignment, your Directorate will work with you to find positions for which you qualify following completion of the Program. If you do not reach an agreement with management on a vacancy before the end of this LNO assignment, DCSA will direct your reassignment to place you in another DCSA position based on mission need. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Intelligence Series 0132 (opm.gov) 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 05/28/2024 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-13 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: Experience in field of counterintelligence (CI) collection, CI investigations, CI operations, or CI functional services. Applicants must have experience working with and adhering to Department of Defense (DoD) CI authorities and policies. Specialized experience must be demonstrated in supporting multi-lateral CI operational and investigative activities against foreign intelligence entities to include a wide range of complex operational challenges. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Oral Communication - Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas. 2. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 3. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 4. 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]