Summary
This position is within the Missile Defense Agency, Technical Intelligence Directorate. The incumbent will serve as an Intelligence Operations Specialist providing support to MDA Program Elements and Supporting Offices.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
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Duties
As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at the GG-0132-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serve as an Intelligence Watch Officer Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting 24/7 operations for the Missile Defense Agency Intelligence Requirements Division, Intelligence Watch Center, based at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever SFB, CO.
- Monitor Intelligence Community reporting on ongoing missile activity, space activity, missile system development, missile system proliferation and worldwide political developments that could impact agency personnel or assets or affect the agency employment and development of the Missile Defense System. Coordinate, brief, and collaborate with the Missile Defense System Watch Officer, C2BMC Watch Officer, MDA program elements, and MDA Leadership.
- Respond to time critical, quick turnaround requirements and requests for information from MDA leadership and external customers by serving as agency intelligence interface to JFCC IMD J2, the 100th Missile Defense Brigade, the 49th Missile Defense Battalion (at Fort Greely), the NORAD/NORTHCOM J2 and the other Combatant Command (COCOM) J2s, and the Intelligence Community.
- Provide intelligence support to all Missile Defense System Elements, MDA staff, MDIOC offices, partner agencies, and other missile defense entities, as required.
- Collaborate with Intelligence Community partners, including DEFSMAC, DIA, NASIC, MSIC, ONI and NGA, on a continuous basis to develop and maintain current, comprehensive global ballistic missile and cruise missile threat perspective for MDA leadership.
- Prepare, edit, and publish the Daily Intelligence Briefing, Executive Daily Intelligence Summary (EDIS) articles, TS/SCI and SECRET-level Read Books, intelligence input to the Missile Defense System Weekly Update and other products as required.
- Support MDA leadership, MDA Program Elements, and operational nodes with critical time-sensitive intelligence on worldwide missile developments that could affect the development or execution of the Missile Defense System and/or lead to a Readiness Condition (REDCON) change or Missile Defense System asset readiness change.
- Provide intelligence support to MDA flight test events, exercises and wargames as required.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of foreign ballistic missile systems, cruise missile systems and space systems. Utilize classified and open source automated equipment to research, prepare and disseminate a wide variety of intelligence products.
- Brief flag-level military and SES civilian personnel on a regular basis on short notice.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES SHIFT WORK IN A 24X7 WATCH CENTER, ROTATING BETWEEN DAYS AND NIGHTS AND WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible.
- COVID19: See additional information.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) clearance
- May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GG-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level meeting 3 of the 4 following statements:
- Experience as an intelligence analyst or intelligence watch officer in an Intelligence Community agency or Department of Defense.
- Experience as an intelligence officer or intelligence analyst with knowledge of foreign ballistic and cruise missile systems, space systems, Indications and Warning, intelligence operations and collection.
- Experience in researching and monitoring current intelligence reporting from the Intelligence Community and collating this with finished intelligence products and references to produce recurring intelligence reports and briefings.
- Experience in researching and monitoring Intelligence Community reporting to produce one-time products to answer time-sensitive Requests for Information from senior leadership and external customers.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Competencies:
- Technical Intelligence
- Researching
- Analysis
- Oral and Written Communication
- Security
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:
- Start and end dates (including the month and year).
- The number of hours you worked per week.
- The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
- Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.
If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:
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If area of consideration is limited to the local commuting area, you must reside OR be currently employed within a reasonable distance of the advertised position's location(s). Please ensure your resume reflects your current home address and/or employer's address as this will be used to determine the area of consideration eligibility requirement when an SF50 is not applicable
- Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.
Your resume must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month/Year to present). (See How You will be Evaluated)
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents
- DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
3. SF-50:
- If applicable, all current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Failure to provide latest SF50 will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
- If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d
For More Information: www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
*NOTE: If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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