USA Staffing

Position Title: Intelligence Research Specialist
Agency: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Announcement Number: 23-TTB-12-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, December 8, 2022 to Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Washington, DC

B. Location Negotiable After Selection, United States

2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

For the GS-09: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-07 level, or equivalent that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:

- Collecting and analyzing intelligence analysis to support conclusions; AND
- Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, or approved procedures to provide findings.

OR Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.

OR A combination of experience and education: This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

1. Select the choice the best describes your specialized experience for the GS-09.

A. I am qualified at the GS-09 level because I have one year GS-07 level experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I am qualified for the GS-09 level because I have completed two full academic years of progressively higher graduate level education or LL.B., or J.D. or equivalent master's degree in fields, such as Business Administration, Management, or Public Administration. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)

C. I am qualified for the GS-09 level because I have a combination of education and experience as defined above. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)

D. I am not qualified for the GS-09 level because I do not meet any of the above education or combination of education and experience statements.

2. Please state the title and dates employed of the position where you acquired the relevant specialized experience for this position as a GS-09. (Do not put "see resume.") (limit 250 characters)

3. Indicate the response that most accurately describes your experience analyzing and evaluating intelligence information.

A. I have demonstrated work experience analyzing and evaluating information.

B. I have demonstrated work experience analyzing and evaluating information and validated this information using other sources or databases.

C. I have demonstrated work experience analyzing and evaluating information and validated this information using other sources or databases. I have also used analytical tools to formulate analysis of business and personal associations.

D. I have demonstrated work experience analyzing and evaluating information and validated this information using other sources or databases. I have also identified patterns and trends and used this as a basis for recommended courses of action.

E. None of the above

4. Select all areas below in which you have proficient analysis skills. All selections must be detailed in your resume to receive credit for your answer(s).

A. Accurately describing events

B. Ascribing meaning to events or information from disparate sources

C. Developing alternative analysis

D. Developing hypotheses

E. Evaluating information sources

F. Validating information using secondary or indirect sources

G. Identifying trends and patterns in behaviors, activities, or events

H. Identifying independent and dependent variables

I. Identifying anomalies

J. Statistical analysis

K. None of the above

5. Which of the following areas do you have specific subject matter experience? Please ensure these are documented in your resume to receive credit for your answer(s).

A. Link Analysis

B. Tax Fraud

C. Regulatory Compliance

D. Alcohol or Tobacco Diversion

E. Trend Analysis

F. Social Media Analysis

G. Money Laundering

H. Import or Export Fraud

I. None of the above

6. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting intelligence analysis.

A. I have conducted intelligence operations under continual direct supervision.

B. I frequently conducted my work and completed some routine tasks independently, but most with some direct supervision.

C. I conducted all routine intelligence operations and some intermediate level assigned work with little direct supervision.

D. I completed all routine work without supervision and frequently finished assigned intelligence projects with minimal supervision.

E. None of the above

7. What tools have you used for data analysis?

A. SAS/Statistical Analysis System

B. Tableau

C. Excel

D. SharePoint

E. Mapping/Geospatial software

F. I2 Intelligence Analysis platform

G. None of the above

8. Indicate where the answer to the above question is documented in your resume. (Do not put "see resume.") (limit 250 characters)

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

9. Do you have experience retrieving intelligence information by searching databases for records or reports?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Do you have experience in researching and evaluating information for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Which of the following statements best describes your experience communicating verbally with various levels of employees and management to obtain and provide information?

A. I have questioned, interviewed, or conferred with others to obtain or verify information or explained non-technical procedures to my division or section.

B. I have given presentations to groups or at meetings, or explained technical procedures to others throughout my organization.

C. I have given presentations at departmental or organizational briefings or meetings or acted as the main liaison with other organization members.

D. I do not have the experience described above.

12. Please select all the following oral communication related tasks you have performed.

A. I have experience giving and gathering information over the phone and in person.

B. I have experience receiving visitors or directing inquiries to the proper authority.

C. I have experience keeping a team or work group, of which I was a part of, informed of important developments or decisions.

D. I have provided oral updates to a manager or supervisor describing project statuses or workload completion.

E. I do not have experience performing these oral communication related tasks.

13. From the following list, select the written products you assisted in developing using the information you obtained.

A. Investigative reports

B. Intelligence reports

C. Formal briefings

D. Memoranda

E. Teaching or instructional aides

F. News or academic articles

G. None of the above

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