Human Resource Services Center
National Capital RegionServicing OSD, Defense Agencies & DoD Field Activities
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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Human Resource Services CenterNational Capital RegionServicing OSD, Defense Agencies & DoD Field Activities Defense Threat Reduction Agency Job Opportunity Announcement |
Submission of a resume MUST be in accordance with the instructions contained in our job kit. The job kit can be accessed via our web site at http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/instruct.html or call 703-601-2289 or 1-866-205-4975 to have a copy faxed or mailed to you. Please note that in accordance with the job kit, ONLY ONE RESUME is accepted into the database. Updates are accepted only with the provisions outlined in the job kit.
| Comments: | ALL THOSE WHO HAVE APPLIED UNDER
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER DTR-04-0881-WS, WILL
NEED TO REAPPLY. THIS IS AN EXCEPTED
SERVICE POSITION. OCCASIONAL DOMESTIC
AND FOREIGN TRAVEL IS REQUIRED FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS.(UP TO THREE WEEKS).
SOME OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED. EMPLOYEE
MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SAMPLE OF
PROFESSIONAL WRITING OR RESEARCH AND TO
TAKE A SHORT WRITING EXAMINATION AS PART
OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. |
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| Position: | Intelligence Research Specialist |
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| Agency: |
Defense Threat Reduction Agency |
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| Organization: |
Security and Counterintelligence Directorate |
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| Duty Station: |
Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
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| Who may Apply: |
All U.S. Citizens |
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| Duties: |
The incumbent is the senior analyst responsible for
research, analysis, and production of Force Protection,
Counterintelligence (CI), and intelligence data and
information. Conducts basic research on specific IC issues.
Designs and initiates studies or reports of irregularities
observed during the performance of mission personnel duties.
Coordinates pertinent information closely with Directorates,
Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. CI and intelligence
agencies. Identifies potential trends based on knowledge of
foreign intelligence services’ methods of operation and
domestic and foreign threats. Organizes and completes CI
research projects. May be responsible for conducting
briefing and debriefings of DTRA personnel and providing
current intelligence support. The focus is current/near-term
events, developments and trends pertaining to: force
protection (to include threats relating to terrorism, crime,
security, health, and environment), counterintelligence, and
other intelligence information. |
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Qualification Requirements: |
You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position shown above. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Skill in developing written materials, conducting briefings,
or leading discussions with high-level officials and in
interpersonal interactions with high-level Government
staffs. Skill in threat trends(to inclued terrorism, crime,
security, health, and environment) to accurately assess
potential threats. Knowledges, skills, and abilities are those that demonstrate performance of the duties and responsibilities as outlined above.
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Basis for Rating: |
If you possess the qualifications described above, you will be rated by an automated referral system which matches the competencies extracted from your resume to the competencies identified by the Selecting Official for the position. You should refer to the HRSC Civilian Job Kit http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/empinfo.html for assistance in developing a complete resume. The HRSC will not accept separate KSA statements. Your score will be based on how the information in your resume describes the level of your training, experience, and education.Examples: Extensive knowledge of the organizations, structures,
missions, and responsibilities of the various elements of
the U.S. intelligence community to be able to effectively
interact within the forum of government agencies focusing on
CI, anti-terrorism, force protection, and security issues.
Knowledge of design techniques and procedures for using
automated work systems to develop and manage databases.
Extensive knowledge of the current WMD threat, WMD
technologies, active arms control agreements, and threat
reduction initiatives.
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Contact Information: |
Questions regarding this announcement or your application may be directed to the HRSC Employment Information Center, which can be reached at 703-604-6219 or via FAXBACK at 703-601-2289 or 1-866-205-4975
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Standard Requirements: |
This position may be filled through means other than the
competitive promotion process. This may include reassignments
or repromotion of qualified eligibles. Time in Grade and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. (Does not apply to competitive examining). All qualified reassignment applicants within the stated area of consideration will be referred for selection consideration. Provide all of the required information. The application will not be considered unless all required documents are submitted with the application. Selection for this position is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense Referral System for Displaced Employees. Applications will be accepted from eligible handicapped applicants and from disabled veterans who are in receipt of compensation at the rate of 30% or more. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration prior to appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment. The basis for rating is an automated system that searches the applicant database for skills identified through a documented job analysis. Current or former displaced employees applying for this vacancy who are eligible for consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must submit proof of eligibility, as described in this vacancy announcement, to receive priority consideration for those vacancies within their commuting area for which they are well-qualified. [See Below*]
Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement. All status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must indicate this on their resume, or self-nomination certificate (see WHS NCR HRSC Job Kit). If you are selected for this position you will be required to provide documentation verifying your eligibility/status. If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
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Other Requirements: |
This position is designated critical sensitive, as defined in DoD
5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation
be adjudicated for security eligibility on a preappointment basis.
This requirement may take 120 days or longer to process. All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. TDY is required. Permanent change of station funds will not be authorized. Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U.S. citizenship. Qualifications will be evaluated based on a comparison of the essential job requirements against the quality and extent of the information reflected in the applicant's resume. Dependent upon the duties of the position, the selectee may be subject to random counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations during employment. Applicants must be eligible for a TOP SECRET clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). This position is subject to the DoD Drug Free Workplace Program. The selectee must test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in the position, and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter. If a determination of the use of illegal drugs is confirmed in this position or other testing designated positions in OSD or WHS, non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, may result. All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. A Security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required before appointment. Misconduct in prior employment, criminal, dishonest conduct, habitual use of intoxicating beverages, abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances, or reasonable doubt of loyalty to the United States are examples of reasons an offer of employment may be denied. This requirement may take 90 days or longer to process
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You are encouraged to apply on-line using the HRSC website http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/empinfo.html. This site provides access to the HRSC Job Kit, which explains how to submit your resume electronically. In addition, this website can also be used to view current vacancies, submit self-nominations, check receipt and edit an existing resume. Hardcopies may be submitted; however, they must be formatted in accordance with the guidelines stated in the Job Kit. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in the resume being rejected. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at 703-604-6219 or TTY 703-601-2310.