Duties
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- - U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.
Qualifications
Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e. education, language(s), certification(s), experience etc.). Applicants will also be assessed on their responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors, which are directly related to the position being filled and are essential for successful job performance. The responses should reference the knowledge and experience areas listed below. Candidates who do not fully address all the Mandatory Assessment Factors will not be given further consideration. A reference to the resume itself will be considered insufficient.
ASSESSMENT FACTORS:
1. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the full intelligence cycle, and broad experience in a wide variety of intelligence and production arenas in support of defense intelligence customers.
2. Demonstrates expert knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) analytic policies and instructions, tradecraft standards, defense intelligence production processes, and familiarity with their application in support of defense intelligence consumers.
3. Demonstrates experience working with Combatant Commands (CCMD) and theater level intelligence organizations. Possesses in-depth knowledge of CCMD, sub-unified command, and/or Joint Intelligence Operation Center organizations and missions.
4. Demonstrates ability to effectively lead discussions and/or negotiations through highly developed verbal and written communication skills using leadership techniques rather than managerial authorities. Ability to act as a Command representative and present persuasive proposals and briefings at very senior levels.
5. Demonstrated experience identifying intelligence requirements and developing strategies, plans, and programs to address those requirements. Ability to adapt or develop new complex analytic strategies to resolve knowledge gaps. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage polices and plans to meet emerging requirements or improve existing processes.
6. Possesses direct knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and language; experience residing in or conducting visits to China and/or Taiwan.
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS:
1. Demonstrates experience working across national level defense organizations, including OSD, JCS, Service Chiefs, Combatant Command National Security Staff, Congressional, and other senior consumers.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of advanced analytics, AI/ML opportunities, and incorporation of these new tools into all-source analysis and tradecraft.
3. Successful completion of PACE and CDASA I certification.
Additional information
DIA positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency’s conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement. All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program. DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated. Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your application must include sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position to which you are applying. To view this position’s requirements, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
Required Documents
Please see instructions within the on-line application for this vacancy announcement on the DIA web-site, www.dia.mil.
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.