Intelligence Operations Specialist

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks a counterintelligence professional to provide independent briefings and CI support across operations.

The role emphasizes assessment of counterintelligence and force protection concerns to safeguard facilities and programs. Responsibilities include conducting analysis and CI assessments for affiliated facilities and infrastructure, with emphasis on demonstrated experience as noted in the resume.

Qualifications

• Providing independent counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings.
• Providing counterintelligence support to organization's operations and activities.
• Conducting analysis on matters of counterintelligence or force protection concern.
• Conducting counterintelligence assessments on affiliated facilities, infrastructure, and/or programs.

Skills

Counterintelligence

Force protection briefing

Counterintelligence analysis

CI assessments

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing counterintelligence support to the Research and Technology elements of the Agency. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/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 11/16/2026

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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

You may qualify at the GG-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

If you 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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience required for the position is as follows:

• Providing independent counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings;
• Providing counterintelligence support to organization's operations and activities;
• Conducting analysis on matters of counterintelligence or force protection concern;
• Conducting counterintelligence assessments on affiliated facilities, infrastructure, and/or programs.
• (EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)

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.