Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Department of Homeland Security · Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary
- $102,415 - $158,322 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-12 to 13
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Detail
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2026
- Closes
- Apr 28, 2027
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- JDP-13103408-26-DJ
Who may apply: Competitive service · Excepted service
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Summary
1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months. This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Intelligence Operations Specialist Series Requested: 0132 Security Clearance: TS//SCI with CI Scope Polygraph Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.
Duties
- Serves as an Analyst in the Counterintelligence Program Division, supporting the review and coordination of finished intelligence products and counterintelligence screening and vetting activities. The incumbent applies counterintelligence principles, analytic tradecraft, and knowledge of intelligence-related security threats to assess information for relevance, reliability, and potential counterintelligence value. The incumbent identifies information related to potential counterintelligence concerns, malign foreign influence indicators, and other threats to DHS personnel, information, operations, and assets.
Qualifications
Qualifications required: Knowledge of the principles of intelligence operations and procedures in order to gather, analyze and evaluate intelligence information. Knowledge of the principles of finished intelligence production and adherence to applicable ICD standards. Ability to coordinate and synchronize intelligence operations and activities between intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management and employees to provide advice on procedures, practices and policies. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
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