Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of intelligence operation duties related to the application of the basic operational and technical aspects of intelligence collection and its dissemination methods and techniques to analyze and address complex problems and issues faced by DHS. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Job Description

Specialized Experience You must possess the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-13) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing leadership updates and course of action recommendations while handling complex short suspense taskings. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for advising decision-makers on methods and procedures for improving GEOINT collection management effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and potential conflicts arising from implementing new policies and procedures. Specialized Experience is also defined as: Expert technical knowledge of GEOINT collection management systems, processes, procedures, capabilities, and methods. Extensive experience prioritizing GEOINT collection efforts in support of stakeholder mission needs. Experience in serving as the interlocutor between GEOINT collection requirements processes and accompanying Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) processes and partners to ensure timely satisfaction of customer needs. Experience with representing organizational equities in the development and fielding of new tools and systems, including advocacy, testing, evaluation, and integration into current requirements, strategies, and operations. Experience in customer outreach, coordination, and communication to improve collection efficiency and satisfaction of customer needs. Experience in attending GEOINT working groups, committees, subcommittees, task forces, collection management boards, or other forums as required to shape support to operations. Ability to obtain cooperation and support to resolve policy and programmatic issues among stakeholders within and outside the Department, including other Federal organizations, SLTT government officials, external groups, and key government and Private Sector individuals. Preparing and editing correspondence and executive-level documents for substantive accuracy, responsiveness, acceptable tone, grammar, style, procedural requirements, and compliance with policies. Identifying issues or areas of concern that could impede timely and quality responses to tasks. Skill in managing collaborative efforts including identifying goals, achieving consensus, and documenting issues. Strong ability to understand and communicate complex intelligence issues to formulate and present briefings to senior personnel. Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security component missions, functions, and authorities. 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 this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the 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. 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. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).