WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist (Director of Identity Intelligence) , you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:


Advise the ONS Director and Deputy Director on identity intelligence and management policy, operations, and procedures, and recommend changes to meet the Office of National Security mission requirements and identity intelligence program priorities.

Provide identity intelligence written analytic products to HHS Operating and Staff Divisions, the Intelligence Community (IC), and HHS Senior Executives, as appropriate, to inform National Security Screening and Vetting Efforts and to inform and drive the intelligence cycle.

Work with HHS Operating and Staff Divisions to ensure the integration of intelligence information into policy and operational divisions in support of national security and the protection of HHS employees, programs, facilities, and information.

Monitor identity intelligence program designed to identify key threats to HHS personal, facilities, information, and programs and assists in making the dissemination of identity intelligence lead information and analysis more efficient, timely, and effective; represents ONS and the Department with other government entities and ensures HHS remains aware of all identity intelligence information impacting HHS equities, including global health, biosecurity, cyber and emerging tech, counternarcotics, counterintelligence, and CBRN.

Leads identity intelligence program and lines of effort within ONS and across the Department, providing a service to Op and Staff Divs, as needed.

Foster and maintain effective working relationships with the IC and other Federal Departments and Agencies. Foster excellent relationships and provide supportive interaction with leadership, management and personnel within ONS.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement will be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
• Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
• Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing at ALL of the following:

• Advising senior leaders on identity intelligence policies (screening, vetting, targeting) and governing legal frameworks (particularly Executive Order 12333), ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Leading and guiding a team of identity intelligence analysts (all-source analysts working a vetting or targeting mission), delivering actionable intelligence to support intelligence operations and law enforcement investigations, strengthening mission outcomes and organizational decision-making.
• Designing training programs on identity intelligence methodologies that integrated classified and open-source data and tools, improving the accuracy of identity and network assessments and the quality of deliverables for stakeholders.
• Communicating outcomes of identity intelligence initiatives and qualitative and quantitative impact metrics to intelligence and national security executives, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and usability of information.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

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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.

Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.The critical general competencies for this position will be evaluated by subject matter experts. Apply only if you meet the qualification requirements.

If you are not selected for this position you may be considered for similar positions at HHS within 240 days.

The following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) will be evaluated:

• Administration and Management
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating
• Writing

1. Resume Review
Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine if your experience meets the required specialized experience. Applicants passing the resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process (Structured Interview).

2. Structured Interviews
In this phase, applicants who passed the resume review phase will participate in an SME interview to further assess whether your experience meets the required competencies for the position. You may meet with more than one subject matter expert for a determination to be made. Applicants passing the structured interview will be rated and ranked as described below.

3. Referral
Applicants who passed the qualifying structured interviews and ranked among the best qualified will be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all the required steps in the process, including the application, resume submission and structured interview.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811108

Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

• Your Resume: Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration.Your resumemust clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes.
• A complete Application Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811108)
• Other required supporting documents.

Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)

• Veterans' Preference documentation:
  • Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
  • Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
• CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
  • A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
  • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
  • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
  • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• Military Spouse Documentation
  • Overseas Military Spouse: You are required to submit a copy of your Military sponsor's PCS orders and a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage (such as any official documentation verifying a recognized common law marriage). Additionally, if applicable, a copy of your most recent SF-50.
  • Certain Military Spouse: You may be eligible to apply non-competitively under three categories of military spouses. For all categories, you are required to submit a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage (such as any official documentation verifying a recognized common law marriage). Additional supporting documentation requirements differ for each category.
    • 1) If you are applying as a spouse of a service member on active duty, you are required to submit a copy of the service member's current orders or a Statement of Service letter. The Statement of Service must be signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include dates of active duty service. Additionally, if you are a current federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50.
    • 2) If you are applying as a spouse of a service member who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active duty service, you are required to submit a copy of your spouse's DD-214 and a copy of documentation from the Department of Veteran's Affairs or the Department of Defense indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100% due to a service connected disability.
    • 3) If you are applying as a spouse of a service member who was killed while on active duty, you are required to submit a copy of your spouse's DD-1300 documenting the service member was killed while on active duty and a statement certifying that you have not remarried.

Copies of documents are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection.

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