Summary This position resides in the Nation-State Threat Center (NST), Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis (DUS-A), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024 * Salary $163,694 - $191,900 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 15 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 15 * Job family (Series) * 0132 Intelligence * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number IA00-61-24-NST-ICAG * Control number 824075000 Help This job is open to * Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. * Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This job is open to qualified GS-14 and GS-15 I&A employees, DHS Current Federal Employees (DHS-Wide), and Intelligence Community Current Federal Employees (IC-Wide). Help Duties Serves as the senior intelligence officer (SIO) for the Nation-State Threat Center. The SIO leads for the center director all nation-state threat intelligence analysis and production functions in NST. The SIO models and oversees sophisticated analytic tradecraft and all source finished intelligence production focused on the Homeland, particularly U.S. critical infrastructure, counterintelligence threats to the Department, foreign malign influence, and economic security threats such as supply chain security and resiliency, foreign direct investment, and technology transfer and intellectual property theft. The SIO serves as a subject matter expert on Intelligence Community Directive 203 analytic tradecraft standards and structured analytic techniques and practical application of these analytic standards and techniques to write and complete finished intelligence analysis. SIOs initiate innovative solutions to improve judgments of nation-state adversary intent and capability, and opportunity analysis and identify reliable indicators of future nation-state activity. As the tradecraft subject matter expert, the SIO mentors intelligence analysts in the production of tailored all-source finished intelligence assessments. In addition to leading tradecraft in NST, the SIO should also, * Serve as a subject matter expert on nation-state threats to the homeland and critical infrastructure. * Apply technical expertise to direct analysis of DHS-derived data for use in all-source finished intelligence products to guide nation-state threats and resiliency efforts of State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, DHS, and Federal civilian customers. * Develop and present all-source finished intelligence briefings to provide senior leaders in the civilian Federal agencies and departments, Congress, State, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, and the private sector with a critical understanding of the nation-state cyber threat environment. * Performs other duties as assigned. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance. * This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Overtime may be required in response to a significant event. Qualifications Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. You must have one year of specialized experience that has provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is defined as: * Demonstrated knowledge of traditional Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft and principals of analytic writing; * Expert writing, verbal communication, and critical thinking skills; * Experience in leading analytic teams; * Demonstrated experience conducting first and second level reviews of all-source intelligence products; * Sustained experience in producing formal, strategic analysis for external stakeholders; * Experience working Nation-State Threat issues (economic security issues, counterintelligence, foreign investments, and subsequent analysis); * Experience briefing senior IC leaders within current organization, and external to current organization. Knowledge in leading analytic production as a senior Team Lead, Senior Intelligence Officer, or Senior Intelligence Analyst; * Subject matter expert on Intelligence Community Directive 203 analytic tradecraft standards and structured analytic techniques; * Knowledge in policy and procedures for the production, and dissemination of intelligence products. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Additional information Anyone interested in this opportunity should submit their work history, showing current grade, cover letter and most recent performance evaluation by close date. Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. This position is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Read more * Benefits Help 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration. * Benefits Help 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. * Your resume. * Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position. * Your most recent performance evaluation. You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/20/2024 To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information DHS INTEL ICAG Support Email DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov Address IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official. Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents * Your resume. * Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position. * Your most recent performance evaluation. You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help How to Apply To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/20/2024 To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Read more Agency contact information DHS INTEL ICAG Support Email DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov Address IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official. Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024 * Salary $163,694 - $191,900 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 15 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 15 * Job family (Series) * 0132 Intelligence * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number IA00-61-24-NST-ICAG * Control number 824075000 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. 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