Joining the Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center Division will allow you to apply a wide range of behavioral and social science research principles, concepts, and methods which are related to the prevention of targeted violence, threat assessment, terrorism, criminal behavior and protective intelligence. Salary starts at $68,405 (GS-9) or $82,764 (GS-11), with promotion potential to $153,354 GS-13 step 10. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Social Science Research Specialist in the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, National Threat Assessment Center Division. Typical work assignments include: Performs analysis and research of broad areas associated with targeted violence, threat assessment, terrorism, criminal behavior, and intelligence. Prepares written incident analysis summaries and case summaries and assist with the preparation of other reports summarizing the research processes, findings implications. Participates in presenting briefings to US Secret Service personnel and or travels as directed to communicate research findings to diverse external audiences. Uses new and innovative research techniques to evaluate, synthesize and summarize data and information to independently conduct research, training and consultative initiatives in regard to targeted violence, other types of violence, terrorism and intelligence.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-9 level (starting salary $68,405.00) if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: performing routine tasks, assignments and research that develops an understanding for the prevention of targeted violence, threat assessment, terrorism, criminal behavior, and intelligence; and performing research, fact-finding, analysis, and evaluation of raw data; NOTE: The contents of your resume must support this response in its entirety to be found qualified for this position. or Master's or equivalent graduate or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $82,764.00) if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: conducting focused searches of internal and open source information systems to identify pertinent data from various sources on targeted violence, threat assessment and related concepts; applying standardized research principles, concepts and methods to execute research tasks under the direction of senior staff; identifying study samples, collecting and analyzing data and other information; documenting the research process, findings and implications; and drafting sections of reports, and briefing materials; NOTE: The contents of your resume must support this response in its entirety to be found qualified for this position. or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; or A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

In order to be considered, you must first meet the Office of Personnel Management's Individual Occupational Requirements as listed below.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR):
Basic Requirements
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Transcripts required)
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Transcripts required)
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Contacts

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