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Position Title
Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Announcement Number
HHS-IOS-MP-23-12065740 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 3, 2023 to Friday, August 11, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans) (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/). (limit characters)
4. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on my status as a military spouse.
  
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:

Certain Military Spouse Eligibility: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former DoD employee who is/was employed at an Industrial Base Facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Bases who:
 
  • Is/Was appointed initially under open competitive examination under subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title to the time-limited appointment;
  • Served under one or more time-limited appointments by a defense industrial base facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Base for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and
  • Performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period(s), referred to in (2) above.
 
Are you a Former DoD employees may also apply for a position within two years after the most recent date of separation, and their most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance. 
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6. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a competitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee working in a permanent competitive service position;
  2. I am a preference eligible veteran or veteran separated from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:
Veterans Resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans (limit characters)
7. 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:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/) (limit characters)
8. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. (limit characters)
9. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a noncompetitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee who currently hold or previously held a Federal competitive position with promotion potential at or above the full performance level listed for this position;
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer or Vista member;
  3. Current Federal employee working in an excepted service position covered by an OPM Interchange Agreement;
  4. Foreign Service Employee
  5. Certain Former Overseas Employees
  6. Current Pathways student within the 120 day non-competitive conversion period.
 
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following links: (limit characters)
10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/) (limit characters)
11. Are you a current United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer candidate?

If yes:
  • For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders.
OR
  • For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
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12. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. (limit characters)
13. Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist GS-0132-15. (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Collaborates with organization's operating divisions, staff division and other stakeholders to build strategic relationships around intelligence, counterintelligence, cyber intelligence and personnel security.
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3. Drafts organizational strategic and operational policies for implementation.
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4. Ensures distribution of intelligence information occurs in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
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5. Gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish organizational goals within cyber security and intelligence programs.
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6. Manages the flow of mission-driven classified and unclassified strategic information within the department and coordinates the flow between other components. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Develops processes and procedures for horizon scanning to effectively scan unclassified and classified information for future threats and issue of relevance to organizational mission sets.
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8. Develops written documents of finished intelligence reports, public health data, Internet derived or other open-source information, and/or health event modeling or forecasting information.
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9. Receives, assesses, and evaluates products, reports, and other strategic information from the Intelligence Community and non-Title 50 agencies for applicability in the context of the various public health and science missions of the Department.
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10. Utilizes a variety of strategic information, information synthesis, and presentation methods (written and verbal) to handle/disseminate classified information.
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11. Displays flexibility in adapting to change to new counterintelligence, intelligence, cyber threat intelligence and/or personnel security information or unexpected obstacles.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Applies and interprets complex Federal laws, guidelines, regulations, directives, practices and/or procedures to ensure safe handling of intelligence and national security information.
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13. Interacts with members of the Intelligence Community and non-Title 50 agencies to assure receipt of information pertinent to its mission.
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14. Utilizes various Intelligence Community (IC) programs to assure that appropriate staff and officials within components of the organization have access to IC open-source databases, websites, and other repositories of potentially useful information.
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15. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individuality achieve the organization's mission and goals.
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16. Manages and provides liaisons for open-source information programs and workgroups.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Analyzes complex issues and develops recommendations regarding intelligence matters.
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18. Coordinates the flow of strategic national security-related public health and science information to and from personnel detailed or assigned to national security agencies, law enforcement organizations, and public safety agencies.
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19. Develops employees to make contributions to the organization by providing feedback and facilitating formal and informal training opportunities.
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20. Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust while facilitating cooperation and motivating employees to accomplish organizational goals.
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21. Maintains continuity of classified documents, securing materials that are utilized for analysis, created for distribution, or circulated to agencies.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
22. Conducts senior level intelligence presentations and facilitates major projects with various levels of technical, professional, and administrative personnel.
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23. Identifies, researches, and produces products on intelligence, counterintelligence, insider threat, cyber threat intelligence, information security and/or personnel security for dissemination to senior leadership.
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24. Identifies, transmits, and presents important and urgent strategic information to senior level officials on intelligence matters.
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25. Oversees and manages the preparation and presentation of strategic/classified information briefings, digests, and assessments.
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26. Provides expert counsel on intelligence, counterintelligence, inside threat, cyber threat, and/or information security and policy to senior management.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
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28. Develops management and/or program evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology.
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29. Analyzes and reports on strategic information, to include, classified information, Internet search for strategies for open-source data, law enforcement-sensitive, and/or health event modeling or threat forecasting methods.
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30. Manages the development and monitors the implementation of long-term sustainable strategic information development and usage policies that are consistent with organizational mission requirements.
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31. Plans and assigns work to subordinates by establishing and adjusting various priorities and assignments.
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