COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SPECIAL AGENT (CISA)

About this role

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/07/2026.

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that I have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducting Counterintelligence (CI) inquiries, investigations and/or operations, and collection operations/activities; Producing Intelligence Information Reports meeting National and Departmental CI collection requirements, or relevant reports in support of national security; Supporting initiation of investigations and operations by counterpart USG Law Enforcement and Intelligence Community agencies by understanding their investigative and operational information thresholds; Conducting briefs pertaining to CI awareness, reporting, and the foreign intelligence threat to personnel; and Recommending appropriate CI countermeasures necessary to counter Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) collection efforts.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. 2. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.