Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team at Fort Meade, Maryland. This pivotal role involves leveraging Signals Intelligence and advanced analytical techniques to protect military networks from cyber threats. As part of a dedicated team, you will conduct thorough assessments of vulnerabilities and support critical operations in a dynamic environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to national security efforts. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take on challenges in a collaborative setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing SIGINT and network defense resources.
• Ability to perform advanced malware and threat analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leverage SIGINT for target identification and threat assessment.
• Conduct analysis to support military network defense operations.

Skills

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

Cybersecurity Analysis

Network Defense

Malware Analysis

Threat Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH)

Tools

Network Traffic Analysis Tools

SIEM Software

Job description

JobSummary

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is with the 780th MI BDE located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

LowGrade

13

HighGrade

13

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

INSCOM, 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, Operations Support Element, Cyber

OrganizationCodes

DD/ARAS

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• public
• vet

MCOTags

• IC Intel
• NatSec

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• Leveraging Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and information derived from a variety of computer network defense resources, including but not limited to, sensor data, system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs.
• Performing preliminary and advanced analysis to establish target identification and activity patterns, malware and malicious tradecraft, and threats to military networks, information, systems, and communications.
• Supporting the planning and targeting processes with digital network and multi-disciplined intelligence analysis and reporting on foreign computer network capabilities and vulnerabilities.
• Identifying, reporting, and maintaining intelligence information to support deliberate and crisis action planning and targeting processes.
• Evaluating attempts to penetrate, exploit, or disrupt military networks.
• Assessing and reporting on the full range of threat actors and capabilities.
• Planning, preparing, and executing Army and Joint training and exercises.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/17/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12658718). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

RequiredDocuments

WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/

OtherInformation

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 71 - Cyber position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Situational or ad-hoc telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis. Advanced In-Hire may be authorized. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentives may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactWebsite

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

SecurityClearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

AdjudicationType

• National security