Intelligence Operations Specialist

GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience GS-11 To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must possess the specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level in federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Having knowledge and practical experience in the oversight of DHS Intelligence, counterintelligence and intelligence-related activities. Knowledge of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended; E.O. 12333, and other authorities addressing intelligence collection, processing and analysis. Knowledge of Congressional IO procedures; DHS policy; and applicable case law. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.M., if related -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits). NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Specialized Experience GS-12 To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level in federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Having advanced experience in intelligence collection, developing and issuing intelligence oversight policy and guidance Complying with laws and regulations along with understanding the DHS Intelligence Enterprise Knowledge of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB), Intelligence Oversight Board (IOB) and other entities of the Intelligence Community NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirements for the grade level above, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience GS-13 To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level in federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Having expert experience in developing and issuing intelligence oversight policy and guidance to DHS intelligence components Conducting rigorous and independent evaluations of DHS organizations that engage in intelligence activities Developing Intelligence Oversight training programs Expert knowledge of homeland security intelligence and/or counterintelligence operations and processes Mastery knowledge of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended; E.O. 12333, as amended; other authorities addressing intelligence collection, processing and analysis Knowledge of Congressional IO procedures; DHS policy; and applicable case law NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirements for the grade level above, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment (“position occupied” block 34 on the SF-50 should show a “1”), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel: This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Privacy and Intelligence Oversight Branch. The purpose of this position is to assist the DHS Intelligence Oversight (IO) Officer in providing oversight of all DHS intelligence activities to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and standards of propriety. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.