Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Intelligence Operations, Operational Intelligence Division, Analysis Production Branch located in Washington, DC performing work in the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on conditions, trends, and forces in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security.

Major duties

The major duties of the Intelligence Research position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a primary source of intelligence information for special agents, through such activities as clarifying the nature of investigative intelligence indicators, requesting data to substantiate or verify information, and researching information for use in responding to collateral requests. Assembles, collates, and analyzes separate pieces of raw intelligence data from a variety of known and unknown sources gathered under known conditions. Reviews investigative and/or intelligence reports from various agencies regarding the dissemination of intelligence information for use by law enforcement entities. Represents the division and ATF in working groups, committees, task forces, and conferences to exchange information, resolve technical problems, eliminate duplication of effort, and coordinate multi-division activities. Performs liaison and coordination functions with counterparts and personnel throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities, including Federal, State, local, and foreign agencies and organizations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Intelligence Research Specialist position at the GS-12 level candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized experience must include all of: Researching, gathering, and analyzing intelligence or investigative information from multiple sources; AND Preparing or reviewing intelligence reports, assessments or other analytical products to support investigations or decision-making; AND Responding to intelligence information requests and verifying or obtaining additional information when needed; AND Coordinating and sharing intelligence information with law enforcement, intelligence or other government partners. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Requirements

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.