Intelligence Research Specialist

About this role

BASIC REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Managing or leading inspection, oversight, or program evaluation initiatives within a counterintelligence, intelligence, or national security program, including establishing operational methodologies, schedules, and resource requirements to assess program effectiveness and operational risk.

Directing and reviewing cross-functional technical work across specialized counterintelligence disciplines (such as investigations, analysis, human intelligence [HUMINT], cyber counterintelligence, or technology protection) to ensure analytical rigor, evidentiary sufficiency, and adherence to established operational and reporting standards. Evaluating systemic vulnerabilities and risk assessments to produce authoritative reports, brief executive-level leadership, and recommend enterprise-wide corrective actions or policy improvements to mitigate foreign intelligence and security threats.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher).