INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST)

Summary

The purpose of the position is to serve as a Senior Intelligence Analyst within DCSA's Office of Counterintelligence. The incumbent will provide all-source analytic guidance, direction, and mentorship to analysts, and demonstrate sound quantitative and qualitative research methods, analytic tradecraft and standards, use of structured analytic techniques, and ensure coordination and collaboration with IC and LE counterparts.

his job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All United States citizens, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies and applicants may be selected to be placed into a pipeline for future vacancies.

Duties

As a Senior Intelligence Analyst within the Office of Counterintelligence for DCSA this position will report directly to the Office of Counterintelligence's Division Chief for Analysis, interacting with analysts, Intelligence Community (IC) and Law Enforcement (LE) partners to provide threat assessments to USG customers and cleared industry partners. Provide all-source analytic guidance, direction, and mentorship to analysts, and demonstrate sound quantitative/qualitative research methods.

As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serve as a senior technical specialist in quantitative and qualitative intelligence analysis, research methodologies and structured analytic technique.
• Review and recommend substantive changes to draft finished intelligence products and briefs to determine of proper sourcing, logical argumentation, communication of analytic judgments, assumptions and sound interpretation of all-source raw threat data and information.
• Develop and oversee processes, procedures, policies and performance expectations that foster robust collaboration and effective work practices across the analytic mission to optimize performance.
• Advise the Chief for Analysis on effectively establishing an Analytic Tradecraft Cell, post-publication Quality Evaluation Program, and product Review Capability.
• Establish a robust, distributed, analytic field capability and support analytic elements in further meeting DoD customer needs and intelligence assessment product lines.
• Advise the Chief for Analysis on effectively developing a robust data analytics capability to complement its threat analysis mission by exploiting large volumes and varieties of data and information.
• Assemble collaborative teams to examine highly complex analytic and production efforts as well as review and assess draft finished intelligence products for technical accuracy in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives 203, 205, 206 and 208.
• Work with supervisors and analysts to correlate and convert information into understandable form for use in finished intelligence products as well as distribution in agency finished intelligence products and briefings.
• Review draft analytic products, make necessary suggestions, and participate in the full analytic process.
• The incumbent is responsible for making recommendations for analyst training and development as well as servers as a mentor and coach.
• Challenge analytic assumptions with alternative ideas and competing hypotheses as well as help increase the depth and quality of analyses.
• Teach ICD 203-compliant analytic tradecraft to DCSA staff.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Intelligence Series 0132 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/01/2025

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Overseeing organization and functional interrelationships of the Intelligence Community (IC) to tap available resources for the development of new applications, techniques and methods; Applying IC Analytic Integrity Standards, including logical argumentation, relevance to customers, application of structured analytic techniques and application of IC methodologies for analytical products; Reviewing intelligence collection methodologies of foreign adversaries acquiring sensitive or classified information and technology, classified technologies and program data in cleared industry; Providing program/project management to establish & oversee the analytic production process for research and publication of finished intelligence products.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

2. Creative Thinking - Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

3. Planning and Evaluating - Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

4. Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

5. Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire.

Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on for further review.

EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.