DCSA's Field Operations Directorate, Central Region is looking for a Supv. Intelligence Operations Specialist to serve as 1 of 4 Regional Mission Directors. The selected candidate will manage counterintelligence operations within a multi-state region, with responsibility for personnel tasked with the identification, collection, and dissemination of foreign threat information in protection of DoD classified information resident in the cleared defense industrial base and the DCSA Enterprise.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: As a Regional Mission Director, the incumbent will provide counterintelligence (CI) support to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), DCSA Background Investigations, Vetting and Adjudications; and other DoD CI programs within the Central Region. Manages the day-to-day activities of the division to include all assigned CI Special Agents (CISAs) and provide planning and programming development and execution input to the Regional Director. Plans, organizes, and directs efforts that provide complex specialist services to DCSA headquarters, all DCSA regional and field activities, and foreign governments. Identifies and integrates security, counterintelligence, and intelligence issues as they apply to international business and areas of vulnerability from the perspective of targeting DoD classified information and technologies. Responsible for quality collection, retention, and dissemination of threat information in accordance with applicable DCSA and DoD directives, instructions, and standard operating procedures. Develops short- and long-range counterintelligence collection plans in conjunction with and complimenting the DCSA national counterintelligence collection plan, the Department of Defense collection plan, and the national intelligence priorities. Creates a communication network among subordinate managers and customers to ensure that timely, professional services are being rendered in support of the DCSA mission and national security objectives.

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.
• Incumbent must possess a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ 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 08/12/2024 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-14 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:Demonstrated knowledge of foreign intelligence entities and associated subject matter specialization related to threats posed, operational characteristics, practices, means of attack/incursion, areas targeted, potential strategic goals and methods.Demonstrated knowledge of political, economic and foreign policy components of foreign adversaries in acquiring sensitive or classified information and technology, classified technologies and program data in cleared industry.Extensive understanding of the political and economic impact of foreign adversaries illegally obtaining critical information and technology.Extensive knowledge and understanding of counterintelligence personnel security, industrial security and policy, to include pertinent Federal regulations, guidelines, and instructions.Expert knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program to identify and integrate security, counterintelligence, and intelligence issues as they apply to international business and areas of vulnerability from the perspective of targeting DoD classified information and technologies. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. 2. External Awareness - Identifies and keeps up-to-date on key agency policies/priorities and economic, political, and social trends which affect the organization; understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution. 3. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 4. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. 5. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

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]