Intelligence Operations Specialist (DHS Control Officer)

US Office of Intelligence and Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, seeks a professional to administer controlled access and special access intelligence programs, gather and analyze information, and implement policies for special programs. The role requires coordination with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with security regulations.

Career progression includes advising senior officials and conducting complex assessments.

Qualifications

• Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-11/12 level.

Skills

Access control programs

Intelligence analysis

Policy implementation

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Senior official advisory

Complex assessment

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) Staff.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, as DHS Chief Intelligence Officer, to develop, implement, and integrate policy, programs, and intelligence operations across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE) to meet Departmental and National needs.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:

• Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:

• Administering controlled access and special access intelligence programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures for special programs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and participating in the development of recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Providing authoritative guidance and advice to senior officials.
• Conducting complex assessments and preparing reports of major significance.

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).