SummaryThis assignment is a
1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
Office of the Secretary
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Series Requested: 0132
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
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This position will report to the Continuity Operations Chief in support of the DHS Continuity Coordinator threat priorities, mitigation planning, and informed decision making.
The duties will include:
1) Supports the DHS Office the Secretary's (S1) continuity program and activities;
2) Supports the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and S1 successors' emergency relocation program and all associated activities/functions;
3) Liaisons and coordinates regularly with various S1 support stakeholders and mission partners to enhance departmental readiness for all hazards, at all times;
4) Supports the Departments Continuity Program by conducting Emergency Relocation Group planning, operations, testing, training, and exercising.
Analysis of threats and reporting will consist primarily for:
1) Any credible threat to DHS leadership or personnel;
2) Any credible threat to ICT supporting essential functions at primary sites, continuity sites, or at devolution sites;
3) Any credible threat to assets supporting relocation operations;
4) Any credible threat to the continuation of DHS operations, mission essential assets, and essential functions at primary sites, continuity sites, or the surrounding areas;
5) The available window to execute the continuity plan, deploy continuity personal, relocate, or devolve operations.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a current permanent Federal employee
- Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
- Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
- Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
- Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
- The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
QualificationsQualifications required:- Knowledge of the Intelligence Field in the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas and analyses orally and in writing to inform decision making and courses of action from analytic activities.
- Knowledge of the Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise including missions, functions, and authorities.
- Ability to contribute meaningful analysis to the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Homeland Security Components, and other partners as necessary.
- Knowledge of research tools to conduct in depth research and analysis and reconciles all-source intelligence to produce a full range of complex finished intelligence products and assessments.
- Briefs senior leadership regarding evolving threats concerning terrorist travel, engagement with international partners, and movement of foreign intelligence officers, or foreign fighters.
- Assists in identifying key intelligence gaps on critical threats to the Department of Homeland Security and essential functions by working with Intelligence Community partners and collectors.
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name, email, and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
EducationEDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
- Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
- Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
- Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
- Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
- Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.