Supervisory Intelligence Research (Branch Chief)

This position is located in the Office of Intelligence Operations, Operational Intelligence Division, Analysis Production Branch located in Washington, DC. The primary function is to collect, evaluate, analyze, and disseminate criminal information and intelligence as finished analytical products for investigative support to field divisions and senior leadership awareness.

Major duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Intelligence Research (Branch Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises supervisory responsibility over employees and non-supervisory intelligence personnel engaged in complex intelligence research and analysis as well as related administrative support work and develop overall program and/or project objectives, goals, resource requirements, and milestones for all intelligence aspects of the branch's programs. Plan and oversee intelligence projects, predictive analysis projects and initiatives that concern programs and associates activities in other Federal, State, local and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies and organizations. Performs complex, in-depth analysis and/or directs and coordinates intelligence working groups on significant issues that impact functions and programs of national and international significance, particularly those encompassing programs of the branch. Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the intelligence analysis process. Advises management on significant issues pertaining to program and products, such as new initiatives.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 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: Collecting, evaluating, analyzing and extracting information from various sources and intelligence data to compile into useful finished analytical products, reports and correspondence; AND Preparing and presenting briefings on a variety of intelligence topics/issue to management. 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: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. 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.