Analytic Team Lead

Specialized Experience: To qualify for a GS-14 position, the candidate must possess at least three years of specialized experience in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service; Candidates must possess certain knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics to successfully perform the functions of this position. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: At least three years – experience serving as an all-source analyst; experience can be in the Federal, State and Local and, or Private Sector. Demonstrated understanding of traditional Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft and principles of analytic writing Expert writing, verbal communication, and critical thinking skills Experience in conducting quality review of all-source analysis. Sustained experience in producing formal, strategic analysis for external stakeholders. Experience working Nation-State Threat issues. Knowledge of ODNI and IC policies regarding the management, administration, and safeguarding of classified information. Experience serving as a Team Lead and interfacing with senior leadership. Experience working in an intelligence operations center or similar fast paced environment. In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must have related experience in each of the competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume and other application materials: Critical Thinking: IC employees are expected to use logic, analysis, synthesis, creativity, judgement, and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and use multiple sources of information to effectively inform divisions and outcomes. Supervisors, managers, and senior officers are expected to establish a work environment where employees feel free to engage in open, candid exchanges of information and diverse points of view. Analytic Assessment: Applies rigorous analytic methodologies and techniques (including, as appropriate, analytic aids such as structured analytic tools, modeling, and comparative analysis) to determine the credibility of collected intelligence, to gauge how the data relates to existing information, and to evaluate, integrate, analyze, and interpret collected intelligence to assess the likelihood of events or outcomes and their significance and implications for customers. Leadership and Integrity: Demonstrate personal initiative and innovation, as well as integrity, honesty, openness, and respect for diversity in dealings with coworkers, peers, customers, stakeholders, teams, and collaborative networks across the IC. Demonstrate core organizational and IC values, including selfless service, a commitment to excellence, and the courage and conviction to express professional views and constructively address or seek assistance to properly address concerns related to the protection of classified information in accordance with EO 13526. All-Source Intelligence: Analyzes threat information from multiple sources, disciplines, and agencies across the Intelligence Community. Synthesizes and places intelligence information in context; draws insights about the possible implications. Building Managerial Networks: Develops collaborative information and knowledge sharing networks and builds alliances with colleagues and counterparts within and/or across to share management practices and influence program outcomes. Communication: IC employees are expected to effectively comprehend and convey information with and from others in writing, reading, listening, and verbal and non-verbal action. Employees are also expected to use a variety of media in communicating and making presentations appropriate to the audience. In addition, IC supervisors are expected to use effective communication skills to build cohesive work teams, develop individual skills, and improve performance. Intelligence Disciplines (INTs): Applies knowledge of concepts and terminology, policies and directives, organizational missions, and functions, with respect to intelligence capabilities. Engagement and Collaboration: Provide information and knowledge to recognize, value, build and leverage diverse collaborative networks of coworkers, peers, customers, stakeholders, and teams, within an organization and/or across the IC to achieve results. Supervisors, managers, and senior officers are expected to create an environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, integration, and the sharing of information and knowledge. External Awareness: Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders’ views; is aware of the organization’s impact on the external environment. Enterprise Perspective: Understands the interrelationships among organizations and components of the IC Understands how one’s own work impacts, and is impacted by, the mission and operations of IC organizations and components, and uses this information to maximize contribution to mission accomplishment. Accountability for Results: IC employees are expected to take responsibility for their work, setting and/or meeting priorities, and organizing and utilizing time and resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the desired results, consistent with their organization’s goals and objectives. Supervisors, managers, and senior leaders are expected to use these same skills to accept responsibility for and achieve results through the actions and contributions of their subordinates and their organization. Applying Policy and Directives: Identifies, interprets, complies with, and stays current on relevant regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (l&A), Deputy Undersecretary for Analysis (DUS/A).