Intelligence Operations Specialist

The DCSA Office of Counterintelligence in Quantico, VA, is looking for a Senior Intelligence Specialist, to 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 the Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement counterparts. Consider DCSA and be part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance

Duties

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 techniques.
• Review and recommend substantive changes to draft finished intelligence products and briefs to determine 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.
• 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.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.