Behavioral Threat Research Specialist

United-States-Secret-Servic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service, Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) seeks candidates to apply behavioral and social science research principles to prevent targeted violence, threat assessment, terrorism, criminal behavior, and protective intelligence.

Qualified applicants must meet the Basic Requirements and Minimum Qualifications for the respective GS levels (GS-9 through GS-12) as listed, including education in behavioral or social sciences or

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines or equivalent combination.
• Minimum Qualifications: specialized experience at GS-7/GS-9/GS-11/GS-12 levels or graduate education fulfilling those requirements.
• Experience/education must meet at the closing date of the announcement.

Skills

Behavioral science

Data analysis

Open-source research

Report writing

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in behavioral or social science

PhD in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Psychology Homeland Security

Job description

The U.S. Secret Service, Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) seeks candidates to apply behavioral and social science research principles to prevent targeted violence, threat assessment, terrorism, criminal behavior, and protective intelligence.

Qualified applicants must meet the Basic Requirements and Minimum Qualifications for the respective GS levels (GS-9 through GS-12) as listed, including education in behavioral or social sciences or