Intelligence Operations Specialist
This Intelligence Operations Specialist position is located in the Threat Analysis Division ( TAD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:
Monitors, researches, reports, and initiates products and briefings on multiple, varying, complex specialized threat and/or risk information relating to transportation equities for TSA operational components, private industry and/or foreign transportation security stakeholders, at headquarters and/or in the field, enabling customers to implement new rules, regulations, and policies in response to evolving threats. Work is performed independently, with minimal direction of the supervisor, who monitors work progress via status reports and at completion; work is reviewed for alignment with, and effectiveness in meeting customer requirements, and compliance with Office requirements, procedures and practices. Initiates, performs, and reviews complex, specialized analyses of intelligence reports attacks, or incidents affecting transportation. Interprets and assesses information and data to identify trends, patterns, linkages, and draw conclusions based on current and past intelligence and events to advance TSA's understanding of threats to transportation, and inform development of new TSA operational rules, regulations, and policies. General guidance for carrying out work is available in the form of broad policies that allow discretion for developing new and innovative approaches to conduct analyses and develop reports and other products. Identifies novel trends in intelligence reporting that could have strategic impacts on TSA decisions, operations, and organizational objectives in the future. Recognizes interrelationships and linkages with other Divisions and Offices and assesses potential impact(s); elevates issues and concerns to senior leadership when appropriate. Serves as the Office's senior technical expert and provides executive-level briefings to TSA senior leaders, industry stakeholders (at the executive level), and congressmen. Identifies challenges and problems in TSA's intelligence processes that inhibit accomplishment of I&A or TSA organizational objectives; conceives, develops, recommends and initiates process improvements; evaluates results for effectiveness. Monitors intelligence reporting and initiates analysis and production aligned to TSA Priority Intelligence Requirements, Office objectives and requirements, and emerging customer requests. To qualify for the SV-X Pay Band(equivalent to GS-XX), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-X or GS-XX in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience applying intelligence concepts, guides and methodologies to identify threats directed at transportation infrastructure; Experience participating in collaborative analytical endeavors, facilitating the publication of analytic products with minimal guidance; Experience applying intelligence and analytical processes to perform and enhance analyses of emerging terrorist tactics and threats; and Experience interpreting raw and finished intelligence products/reports to determine the appropriate audience for their use. Note:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. 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 Note:
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree. NOTE:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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. 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. Resumes must include the following:
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monitors, researches, reports, and initiates products and briefings on multiple, varying, complex specialized threat and/or risk information relating to transportation equities for TSA operational components, private industry and/or foreign transportation security stakeholders, at headquarters and/or in the field, enabling customers to implement new rules, regulations, and policies in response to evolving threats. Work is performed independently, with minimal direction of the supervisor, who monitors work progress via status reports and at completion; work is reviewed for alignment with, and effectiveness in meeting customer requirements, and compliance with Office requirements, procedures and practices. Initiates, performs, and reviews complex, specialized analyses of intelligence reports attacks, or incidents affecting transportation. Interprets and assesses information and data to identify trends, patterns, linkages, and draw conclusions based on current and past intelligence and events to advance TSA's understanding of threats to transportation, and inform development of new TSA operational rules, regulations, and policies. General guidance for carrying out work is available in the form of broad policies that allow discretion for developing new and innovative approaches to conduct analyses and develop reports and other products. Identifies novel trends in intelligence reporting that could have strategic impacts on TSA decisions, operations, and organizational objectives in the future. Recognizes interrelationships and linkages with other Divisions and Offices and assesses potential impact(s); elevates issues and concerns to senior leadership when appropriate. Serves as the Office's senior technical expert and provides executive-level briefings to TSA senior leaders, industry stakeholders (at the executive level), and congressmen. Identifies challenges and problems in TSA's intelligence processes that inhibit accomplishment of I&A or TSA organizational objectives; conceives, develops, recommends and initiates process improvements; evaluates results for effectiveness. Monitors intelligence reporting and initiates analysis and production aligned to TSA Priority Intelligence Requirements, Office objectives and requirements, and emerging customer requests. To qualify for the SV-X Pay Band(equivalent to GS-XX), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-X or GS-XX in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience applying intelligence concepts, guides and methodologies to identify threats directed at transportation infrastructure; Experience participating in collaborative analytical endeavors, facilitating the publication of analytic products with minimal guidance; Experience applying intelligence and analytical processes to perform and enhance analyses of emerging terrorist tactics and threats; and Experience interpreting raw and finished intelligence products/reports to determine the appropriate audience for their use. Note:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. 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 Note:
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree. NOTE:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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. 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. Resumes must include the following:
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
- Department:
0132 Intelligence - Salary Range:
$102,219 to $158,435 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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