The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to serve as a Liaison Officer (LNO). This is 36-month assignment with a one-year extension option; upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA.

Duties

The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat Directorate Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch is seeking a GG-0132-13 Cyber Threat Analyst to serve as a Liaison Officer (LNO) representing DCSA at the Defense of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in Arlington, Virginia. 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. Upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA. 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 CI cyber initiatives; identifying and driving opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration; increasing information sharing and threat awareness; and conducting in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine Cyber-based threats to US interests. This is an excellent, career enhancing opportunity for those with knowledge of federal agencies' counterintelligence cyber programs, policies, and procedures, as well as experience in cyber-CI collections, analysis, and production. As an Intelligence Operations Specialist working in the DCSA Cyber Mission Center's Cyber Engagement Branch you will:

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal
• 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): Not 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.
• This is 36-month assignment with a one-year extension option; upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA.
• Critical Sensitive clearance (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access must be obtained and maintained
• Incumbent is subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination upon request by competent authority
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

Employees who are on or have recently completed a DCSA LNO assignment are not eligible and must wait at least 2 years after the completion of the current or former LNO assignment before applying for this or another LNO opportunity. This is 36-month assignment with a one-year extension option; upon completion of assignment the agency will work to find a suitable position for reassignment within DCSA. Please upload your most recent performance evaluation of record. 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 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 12/19/2024 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-12) 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 with 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 CI cyber initiatives; identifying and driving opportunities for interagency engagement and collaboration; increasing information sharing and threat awareness; and conducting in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information to determine Cyber-based threats to US interests. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 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. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. Researching: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information. Obtains, evaluates, organizes, and maintains information.

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]