This position is responsible for administering Controlled Access Programs. It is located within the Executive Support Operations Branch, Analytic Advancement Division, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis (I&A), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The mission of I&A is to provide a full range of synchronized intelligence to support the Secretary and Department, as well as DHS partners and customers to protect the Homeland. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Intelligence Operations Specialist, GS-0132-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Manage and administer sensitive programs throughout the Department in accordance with IC and ODNI regulations, which includes implementing policies, procedures, standards, guidance, instructions, and protocols relating to all aspects of special programs, including access requests, information sharing, safeguarding, security, handling, and processing. Identify and research requirements, directives, intelligence databases, and various ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging intelligence program or project requirements. Ability to study trends and changes in the subject-matter field resolving most of the conflicts that arise, integrates and coordinates the work of others as necessary, and interprets policy in terms of established objectives; keeps the supervisor informed about progress, potentially controversial matters. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing.
• You may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• May be required to regularly support 24/7 watch operations requiring irregular work hours from a variety of locations throughout the National Capital Region.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime, and/or 24/7 shift schedules, and/or on-call and standby duty status.
• Overnight Travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience GS-12 You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent private sector experience, performing duties such as: Consults with the supervisor or assigned Senior Officer before advising higher-level management of the agency. Assists higher graded personnel in providing advice and guidance to senior management of DHS on controversial matters that can affect the agency's mission accomplishment. Specialized Experience GS-13 You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent private sector experience, performing duties such as: Identifying information needs for a wide range of customers, up to and including senior leadership. Serving as the primary liaison to share and receive intelligence. Gathering and disseminating intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging programs or projects. Undertaking diplomatic and sensitive communications with various stakeholders. Preparing and presenting intelligence briefings to U.S. government personnel, up to and including senior leadership. Implementing and enforcing security requirements for assigned programs. Developing and providing recommendations to inform Branch and Division decisions and operations. Addressing inquiries and requests for information. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for either grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive or excepted service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US
• Name: Tyreta Cespedes
• Phone: 000-000-0000