Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Division Director)

Customs and Border Protection

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 169,000 - 197,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC, seeks a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Division Director) to lead and manage a team delivering intelligence products to support CBP operations and strategic decisions.

The role requires directing the intelligence cycle with advanced disciplines (FMV, GEOINT, SIGINT, GIS), coordinating engagements, and guiding long- and short-range goals. Training and leadership development are integral parts of the position.

Qualifications

Leadership experience directing supervisory staff
Strategic planning for division goals
Experience in intelligence analysis and production

Responsibilities

Direct and manage subordinate supervisory staff engaged with division personnel to provide CBP IE intelligence products for decision-making.
Coordinate division participation in agency, departmental, international, and IC engagements.
Direct the intelligence cycle: planning and directing, collection, analysis and production, and dissemination, with FMV, GEOINT, SIGINT, and GIS capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Intelligence analysis

People management

Tools

FMV

GEOINT

SIGINT

GIS

Job description

Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Division Director)

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will direct and manage subordinate supervisory staff who are, in turn, directly engaged with division personnel to provide the CBP Intelligence Enterprise (IE) and operational stakeholders with intelligence products that inform and enhance their ability to make decisions in support of CBP strategic, operational, or tactical border security operations. This position starts at a salary of $169,279.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10).

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Major Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Directing and managing subordinate supervisory staff who are, in turn, directly engaged with division personnel to provide the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Intelligence Enterprise (IE) and operational stakeholders with intelligence products that inform and enhance their ability to make decisions in support of CBP strategic, operational, or tactical border security operations.

Developing, accomplishing, and providing guidance and direction to the deputy director and supervisory staff regarding the assignment of division work to accomplish both short- and long-range planning goals. Coordinating all aspects of division participation in agency, departmental, federal, international, and intelligence community engagements.

Directing one or multiple pieces of the intelligence cycle for CBP: planning and directing, collecting, processing, analysis and production, and dissemination. Working with advanced technical intelligence disciplines, including Full Motion Video (FMV), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Including the ability to strategically leverage these technical capabilities to enhance intelligence operations and decision-making.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee is required to attend and successfully complete paid mandatory training. Courses currently include (but are not limited to) the Intelligence Foundations Course, Systems Exploitation Training, and the CBP Intelligence Support to Operations Course.

The location will be determined at the time of training assignment. Selectee will be required to successfully complete the training requirement within a year of entry on duty as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Leadership Training: All newly appointed GS-15s are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 5 weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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