- Position Title
- Intelligence Operations Specialist
- Agency
- Office of Intelligence and Analysis
- Announcement Number
- DE-12006739-23-IA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
ALL US CITIZENS
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS:Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance.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 or your score will be lowered.
1.
GS-07 Level (Developmental Level): You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below:
Specialized Experience
You must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as:
Substitution of Education for Experience
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
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 9 graduate level credits).
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-07 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
Specialized Experience
You must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Performing quality control checks of completed papers prior to publishing to ensure consistency of content.
- Building and maintaining relationships within the organization and with counterparts outside the organization to share and implement best practices related to technical editing, formatting, and style of finished intelligence production.
Substitution of Education for Experience
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
- One (1) full year of graduate level education
- Superior Academic Achievement (this may be met by possessing a bachelors degree and meeting one of the following:
- Class Standing - must be in the upper third of the graduating class
- Grade-Point Average - must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
- Honor Society - Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society
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 9 graduate level credits).
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-07 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
2.
GS-09 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below:
Specialized Experience
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-7) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
Substitution of Education for Experience
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
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 18 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.
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-09 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
Specialized Experience
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-7) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Assisting in the creation and maintenance of product templates and ensuring changes are made when appropriate while still conforming to a Departmental guide.
- Applying interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Substitution of Education for Experience
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
- Master's or equivalent graduate degree
- Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
- LL.B. or J.D., if related.
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 18 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.
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-09 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
3.
GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below:
Specialized Experience
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-9) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
Substitution of Education for Experience
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
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.
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-11 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
Specialized Experience
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-9) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Proofreading and editing product drafts, including assessments, for senior officials.
- Applying knowledge of Intelligence Community policies, programs, and research findings to review of finished publications.
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
- Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
- LL.M., if related
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.
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-11 position.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience.
4.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
- Performing quality control checks of completed papers prior to publishing to ensure consistency of content and sources and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Performing a full range of technical editing duties, applying an expert knowledge of intelligence production processes and standards, as well as editing and formatting expertise, to address highly complex projects and issues.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
5.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
- Developing new approaches, policies, or guidelines to support production operations.
- Preparing and analyzing reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.
- Preparing and presenting briefings.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
In this part, you will respond to questions about experience you have had that are related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Maintain proper classification, caveat, and warning markings while redacting and editing products for maximum utility.
7.
Provides results of studies, analyses, and evaluations to counterpart agencies to share experiences and resolve controversial matters, and thereby improve overall homeland defense level planning in areas of assignment.
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Apply critical thinking to independently sanitize reports, briefing materials, talking points, and other DHS produced material while working in a dynamic, fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
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Promote interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications of specialization AND Defends recommendations to higher levels of management.
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Serve as an organizational representative maintaining close liaison with counterparts in other intelligence activities/departments and ensures coordination and integrity of methodologies and approaches throughout the Intelligence Community.
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Ensure specialized needs are met through consideration of risk factors pertaining to targeted audiences.
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Effectively communicate in oral and written form to present complex materials to senior audiences.
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Participate in departmental and IC presentations, briefings, and forums and serves as a representative to appropriate homeland security and IC working groups or on committees and subcommittees.
14.
Communicate ideas verbally in order to formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
(REQUIRED if applicable) If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee, submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position Title, Type of Appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), and Agency Beginning and ending dates of Appointment.