- Position Title
- INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
- Agency
- United States Fleet Forces Command
- Announcement Number
- DEST-12756928-25-SLR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to Tuesday, July 15, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- have an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying as having 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 you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
3.
Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
4.
Are you currently employed as a permanent federal employee?
This includes competitive service, excepted service, or Senior Executive service in a Federal agency.
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
This includes competitive service, excepted service, or Senior Executive service in a Federal agency.
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
5.
Are you a former permanent competitive or excepted service employee in a Federal agency eligible for reinstatement?
If you are, your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career status: Tenure 1 in box 24 OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you separated within the last three years OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you have veterans preference
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your last SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your last SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are, your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career status: Tenure 1 in box 24 OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you separated within the last three years OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you have veterans preference
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your last SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your last SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
6.
Are you a Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions?
You are an eligible veteran if:
-you served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and were discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty because of a service connected disability -OR-
-you were in a reserve component under an order to active duty pursuant to section 12301(a), (d), or (g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized & was discharged or released from such duty with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a sole survivorship discharge (as that term is defined in section 1174(i) of title 10).
You must provide a DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.).
If you are a disabled veteran you must submit one of the following:
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the present existence of the service connected disability, the percentage and nature of the service connected disability(s).
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying the receipt of a non-service connected disability pension
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying retirement due to a service-connected disability, or a transfer to the Disability Retirement List.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are an eligible veteran if:
-you served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and were discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty because of a service connected disability -OR-
-you were in a reserve component under an order to active duty pursuant to section 12301(a), (d), or (g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized & was discharged or released from such duty with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a sole survivorship discharge (as that term is defined in section 1174(i) of title 10).
You must provide a DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.).
If you are a disabled veteran you must submit one of the following:
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the present existence of the service connected disability, the percentage and nature of the service connected disability(s).
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying the receipt of a non-service connected disability pension
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying retirement due to a service-connected disability, or a transfer to the Disability Retirement List.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
7.
Are you currently serving under an appointment without time limit (or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year) at:
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
8.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
9.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
10.
I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Preferences
1.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
2.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/
If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/
If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
2.
This position requires a pre-employment polygraph examination which includes, but is not limited to all or some of these specific questions: previous or current drug use (including marijuana), truthfulness of employment application, and criminal history. I am willing and able to submit to the polygraph examination.
3.
This position requires that the selectee complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. I am willing and able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test.
4.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Note: If you are a PPP applicant exercising your priority status, you must currently possess the required security clearance. If you select yes below, you are certifying that you currently possess the required security clearance.
Note: If you are a PPP applicant exercising your priority status, you must currently possess the required security clearance. If you select yes below, you are certifying that you currently possess the required security clearance.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GG-0132-13, INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Coordinate with internal and external customers to improve the overall intelligence production process.
3.
Furnish analytic intelligence support to provide information that will assist management in decision-making and to meet objectives and operational requirements.
4.
Prepare civil maritime analysis to identify, explain, interpret, and assess implication of pertinent issues and developments
5.
Plan, manage, and oversee the formulation of finished intelligence or briefings to accurately communicate findings and provide recommendations to higher level authorities.
6.
Analyze maritime Operational Intelligence (OPINTEL) activities and practices to integrate new technology, processes, and infrastructure into intelligencer policy and strategy development.
7.
Plan and use cross-cueing of intelligence sources for purposes leveraging multi-intelligence solutions and improvement of collection redundancy.
8.
Identify new areas of intelligence interest to coordinate analytical initiatives.
9.
Evaluate assumed risks of current plans, policies, and operational activities to recommend a course of action that optimizes resources and effectively accomplishes the mission.
10.
Develop new concepts, guides, and methodologies to address and solve intelligence gaps or collection and analytical issues.
11.
Replicate potential problem areas to develop solutions.
12.
Use new theories, developments, or procedures to resolve intelligence problems not solved by application of standard guidelines and policies.
13.
Advise and guide decision makers on matters of intelligence and security.
14.
Understand complex dynamics between countries, with in depth grasp of specific interrelationship between multiple state and non-state actors in the world and the government's policy to provide competent intelligence services.
15.
Use knowledge of the Intelligence Community to understand the roles and responsibilities of each major component.
16.
Develop and present briefings to high chain of command leadership on maritime engagement related issues.
17.
Present maritime information, concepts, or ideas in a concise, confident, and well-organized manner.
18.
Explain impacts on current and future naval operations to Operational Planning Teams, working groups, and other directorates.
19.
Facilitate discussions at high-level meetings that involve management level decisions or organizational direction.
20.
Develop written instructions or memorandum that is clear, concise, and can be understood by the intended audience.
21.
Produce written summaries and assessments to facilitate decision making.
22.
Use effective written communication skills to present and explain agency policies, processes, and requirements.
23.
Write intelligence materials to present information related to the mission of a command.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?