Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Duties

• Provides expert advice to combatant command (COCOM) commanders and all other appropriate officials.


• Monitors, oversees, and maintains awareness of new and/or revised Dept of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) policies concerning foreign disclosure.


• Approves and issues Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters on international agreements.


• Ensures work schedules are met, staffing is adequate to accomplish assigned tasks, and adequate equipment and supplies are available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.


• In accordance with Change ‎3 to AR ‎600-‎85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.


• Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Compartmented Information (SCI) access.


• This position is designated as emergency-essential (E-E). Please see additional information.


• Emergency Essential employees must be exempted from military mobilization or recall obligations by being placed in the Standby Reserve or other appropriate action. See additional information section.


• This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement under the provisions of the agency mobility program.


• A medical examination and immunization screening are required.


• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of ‎1968. See additional information section.


• Position may require employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.


• Will be expected to live in field or austere conditions.


• May be required to work irregular shifts/hours.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are
eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category
or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the
category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• ‎10-Point Other Veterans? Rating


• ‎30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans


• ‎5-Point Veterans' Preference


• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee


• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees


• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)


• Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)


• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement


• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than ‎10%, Less than ‎30%


• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer


• Prior Federal Service Employee


• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible
candidates as defined by Section ‎2108 of Title ‎5 U.S.C., in accordance with
the procedures provided in DoD Instruction ‎1400.25, Volume ‎2005, DCIPS
Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described
below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious;
spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must
clearly describe your relevant experience.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one
year of experience equivalent to the GG/GS-[‎13] that prepared you to do this
job. Specialize experience is defined and experience which includes experience
with Prioritizing, validating, allocating Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs),
Foreign Disclosure policies and procedures, and Foreign Disclosure
Representatives (FDRs). This definition of specialize experience is typical of
work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service.

Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-
related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience
should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence
collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly
related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate:
Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of
and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs,
statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and
methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence
data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and
analyzing intelligence data.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the
following areas:
* Intelligence Staff Management
* Oral Communication
* Technical Competence
* Written Communication

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• 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.


• All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.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) ‎35 - position.


• TERM: This announcement is for a term position. Permanent employees who apply, are selected for, and ultimately accept this position will be converted to a term appointment. Term positions in DCIPS may be extended up to a maximum of five years.


• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.


• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.


• 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.


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.


• Due to COVID-‎19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.


• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.


• This position is designated as emergency-essential (E-E). During a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, may be required to deploy or to perform temporary duty assignments overseas in support of military operations. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively, therefore, the position is designated emergency-essential.


• Emergency Essential employees must be exempted from military mobilization or recall obligations by being placed in the Standby Reserve or other appropriate action. Emergency Essential Civilians are required to sign a DoD Form ‎2365. (See DoDD ‎1200.7, DoDD ‎1404.10, DoDD ‎1400.31, DoDD ‎1400.32; and AR ‎690-‎11).


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  This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of ‎1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.

  
  


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  Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
  benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
  to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
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.
* Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether
your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring
agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to
a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your
agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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 Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

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.
* How to Apply
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
‎08/‎01/‎2022 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/‎11583443).
* Follow the prompts to select your r esume 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/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email

[email protected]

Website

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

Address

ST-IC-W4VYAA US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ ‎85613
US

Next steps

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.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request

Required Documents

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 Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

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.

Help

This job is open to

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  Federal employees - Competitive service

  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.


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  Federal employees - Excepted service

  
  Current excepted service federal employees.


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  The public

  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


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  Veterans

  
  

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on
who is eligible to apply for this position.