Intelligence Operations Specialist

US Office of Intelligence and Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Office of Intelligence & Analysis, Intelligence Training Academy, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office, seeks an Intelligence Operations Specialist.

You will advance behavioral threat assessment integration, develop training curricula, and coordinate advanced training for the Master Trainer Network. The role requires expertise in homeland security intelligence, curriculum design, and program leadership to drive measurable improvements in

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in homeland security intelligence and delivering intelligence training.
• Designing, developing and delivering classroom, distance learning, and mobile training programs.
• Developing and implementing best practices in training, curriculum development, and accreditation compliance.
• Applying quantitative and qualitative methods for assessing and improving classroom and learning training programs and resources.
• Planning, organizing, and implementing programs with substantial resources and procedural changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of behavioral science into NTER initiatives and Master Trainer Program curriculum.
• Apply behavioral and social science research to targeted tasks (data collection, reviews, synthesis).
• Provide day-to-day support to the Master Trainer Program and develop tools for the network.
• Coordinate exclusive virtual case briefings, webinars, and training sessions on threat assessment.
• Assist with curriculum updates incorporating feedback from Master Trainers and BTAM research.
• Draft reports and presentations to communicate program impact to leadership.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Intelligence training

Curriculum development

Needs analysis

Evaluation methods

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Interagency coordination

Communication

Job description

This position is within the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, Intelligence Training Academy, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office.

The incumbent will serve as an Intelligence Operations Specialist and subject matter expert on behavioral threat assessment and management. This role is pivotal in developing key partnerships, driving curriculum integration, and translating social science research into actionable threat mitigation strategies.

Specialized Experience

To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-12) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

• Subject matter expertise in homeland security intelligence and delivering intelligence training.
• Designing, developing and delivering classroom, distance learning, and mobile training programs.
• Developing and implementing best practices in a training and curriculum development and management of educational programs and complying with accreditation requirements.
• Applying quantitative and qualitative methods for the assessment and improvement of classroom and learning training programs and curriculum resources (e.g., needs analysis design/development, delivery, evaluation).
• Planning, organizing, and implementing programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources or that require extensive changes in established procedures.

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.

Quality Ranking Factor

This position has the following Quality Ranking Factor (QRF):

This position requires someone with a social science, psychology, and/or practitioner background in the following areas:

Behavioral Threat Assessment Integration

• Drive Integration: Lead the integration of behavioral science best practices into NTER initiatives and the Master Trainer Program curriculum.
• Research & Analysis: Apply behavioral and social science research principles, concepts, and methods to execute targeted research tasks (e.g., data collection, literature reviews, and scientific literature synthesis).
• Network Support: Provide day-to-day assistance to the Master Trainer Program, developing innovative tools, resources, and job aids for the Master Trainer Network.
• Educational Outreach: Coordinate and facilitate exclusive virtual case briefings, webinars, and training sessions focused on threat assessment and targeted violence prevention.
• Curriculum Modernization: Consult on and assist with curriculum updates, incorporating feedback from Master Trainers and cutting-edge BTAM research.
• Impact Reporting: Help articulate and communicate program impact by drafting comprehensive reports, presentations, and materials demonstrating programmatic outcomes to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

• Represent NTER: Serve as a representative for the NTER Program Office with key stakeholders across I&A, the DHS Intelligence Enterprise, the Intelligence Community, and the Homeland Security Enterprise.
• Partnership Development: Proactively build and maintain new strategic partnerships with academic, public, and private stakeholders outside of DHS to advance threat identification and mitigation methods.
• Interagency Coordination: Participate in specialized working groups, coordinate with I&A analytic centers, and align threat assessment and violence prevention programs within DHS and the broader Intelligence Community.
• Technical Assistance: Provide direct technical support and advisory services on threat assessment methodologies to F/SLTT stakeholders.
• Briefings & Presentations: Design and deliver high-impact presentations and briefings at professional conferences, meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement.

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).

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.