Intelligence Operations Specialist (Technical Director)

U.S. Coast Guard

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 195,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Leave Days

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Intelligence Operations Specialist (Technical Director) in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on coordinating intelligence production and optimizing operational performance for MIFC LANT and CG assets.

The position requires expert advisory capacity on technical sensors, collaboration with interagency groups, and leadership across management and staff levels. Salary range is competitive with benefits; Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

No formal education requirement.
Experience and education considered up to closing date.

Responsibilities

Coordinate intelligence production and operational performance of the command.
Provide expertise on technical national intelligence sensors, capabilities, tasking and exploitation.
Plan long-range intelligence operations support for MIFC LANT and Atlantic Area.
Advise on scope of problems and lines of attack; liaison on joint projects.

Job description

Intelligence Operations Specialist (Technical Director)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS - 0132 - 15, Intelligence Operations Specialist (Technical Director) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area (LANTAREA), Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as an Intelligence Operations Specialist (Technical Director) and be responsible for the coordination of the intelligence production effort and operational performance of the command. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing expertise to the command on highly technical national intelligence sensors, capabilities, tasking, and exploitation.

Performing long-range planning for MIFC LANT, focusing on improving current intelligence operations and guides transitions to provide intelligence support to CG assets, DHS, and partner agencies. Initiating, develops, and organizes technical procedures for intelligence collection, production, and dissemination to meet the needs of MIFC LANT.

Providing expert advice and consultation on the scope of problems being investigated, issues resolved, possible lines of attack, and relevant references available, and required liaison on joint projects with other organizations to be observed.

Offering technical advice and assistance to all management levels of the MIFC LANT and Atlantic Area Commander's senior staff and the Coast Guard intelligence organization, on service and national level policy considerations to be applied in conducting intelligence activities. Representing MIFC LANT and CG interests and position in formal interagency committees, conferences, and working groups.

Delivering advice and guidance to military and civilian employees engaged in substantive professional or highly technical intelligence activities. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $150144 – $195190/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.