What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST position at Drug Enforcement Administration?
Summary
These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Positions will be filled in multiple geographic locations nationwide. Selectees may be required to relocate as a condition of employment. Selectee placement will be based on requirements and/or needs of the agency to effectively meet goals and objectives and will not be decided until the end of the applicant process.
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As a INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, your typical work assignments may include: The incumbent is a newly hired Intelligence Research Specialist who assists Senior Intelligence Research Specialists and Special Agents by performing preliminary research, analysis, and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large projects and studies.As an Intelligence Research Specialist, work assignments may include, but not limited to:
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Conditions of employment
Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Experience gained after the closing date of this announcement will not be used to determine the grade level or pay offered. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility
Applicants applying for the GS-12 and GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:
GS-12: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level performing the following duties: receiving and analyzing highly specialized, sensitive intelligence information from multiple sources; planning, organizing and performing research and analysis of complex issues; collecting and evaluating intelligence information and providing recommendations and observations as to the vulnerable points within an organization; analyzing intelligence reports and data to develop recommendations; and developing, applying and disseminating information regarding "targeted profile".
GS-13: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level performing the following duties: collecting, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields; planning, implementing and maintaining databases to store and process technical or operational intelligence; planning, coordinating and/or conducting the collection and analysis of strategic and tactical intelligence; conducting special research studies and providing comprehensive assessments of broad, complex, or highly sensitive issues; and developing methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information.
In addition to the above, applicants MUST also meet one of the following requirements:
Conditions Of Employment
Intelligence Research Specialists are subject to reassignment to any location in the United States depending on the needs of the DEA. All applicants must be available for relocation throughout their career with DEA and will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement to this effect when accepting an offer of employment. The Mobility Agreement confirms your understanding and agreement to accept reassignment to any location depending on the needs of the DEA and the Intelligence Program. This mandatory agreement remains in effect throughout your DEA career as an Intelligence Research Specialist. The opportunity to transfer to other assignments as advertised will be available to you.
Newly hired Intelligence Research Specialists must successfully complete a 11-week Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Successful completion of an initial background investigation to include a polygraph and successful completion of periodic reinvestigations throughout your DEA career as well as adherence to the DEA Standards of Conduct.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
Training Requirement: As a term of employment, individuals selected for this position are required to successfully complete the Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Program. This is a 11-week training held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Mobility Requirement: This position is subject to reassignment to any domestic DEA facility, depending on the needs of the DEA. Individuals selected for this position are required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
Employment Drug Policy: All DEA applicants are required to disclose their current and past drug usage and activity. The DEA recognizes some otherwise qualified applicants may have used illegal drugs or abused legal drugs or substances in their past. These circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the Intel Assessments, you will be prompted to request a reasonable accommodation after logging into to your invitation link, prior to beginning Phase 1 and Phase 3 testing. Upon your request, the DEA Applicants Reasonable Accommodations Team will contact you and request any applicable medical documentation. Once the request has been fully adjudicated you will be notified via email to proceed with testing.Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the Intel Assessments must be received before the JOA closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the Intel Assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all the assessments within 72 hours of the closing of the JOA. If the email invitation is sent after the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 72 hours of the time the email is sent.
Required
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Positions will be filled in multiple geographic locations nationwide. Selectees may be required to relocate as a condition of employment. Selectee placement will be based on requirements and/or needs of the agency to effectively meet goals and objectives and will not be decided until the end of the applicant process.
Duties
Help
As a INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, your typical work assignments may include: The incumbent is a newly hired Intelligence Research Specialist who assists Senior Intelligence Research Specialists and Special Agents by performing preliminary research, analysis, and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large projects and studies.As an Intelligence Research Specialist, work assignments may include, but not limited to:
- Receives and analyzes highly specialized, sensitive information from multiple sources.
- Collects and evaluates information and provides recommendations and observations as to the vulnerable points within an organization.
- Monitors projects, plans, organizes, and performs research and analysis of complex issues, and provides guidance/directions to lower-graded employees.
- Plans, implements, and maintains databases to store and process technical information.
- Collects, reviews, interprets, evaluates, and integrates large volumes of complex information from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated topic areas.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
- Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- Newly hired Intelligence Research Specialists must successfully complete the 11 week Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
- Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
- This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Polygraph may be required. 0132 Applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency, may seek reciprocity with the DEA during the hiring process.
Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Experience gained after the closing date of this announcement will not be used to determine the grade level or pay offered. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility
Applicants applying for the GS-12 and GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:
GS-12: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level performing the following duties: receiving and analyzing highly specialized, sensitive intelligence information from multiple sources; planning, organizing and performing research and analysis of complex issues; collecting and evaluating intelligence information and providing recommendations and observations as to the vulnerable points within an organization; analyzing intelligence reports and data to develop recommendations; and developing, applying and disseminating information regarding "targeted profile".
GS-13: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level performing the following duties: collecting, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields; planning, implementing and maintaining databases to store and process technical or operational intelligence; planning, coordinating and/or conducting the collection and analysis of strategic and tactical intelligence; conducting special research studies and providing comprehensive assessments of broad, complex, or highly sensitive issues; and developing methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information.
In addition to the above, applicants MUST also meet one of the following requirements:
- Highly technical state-of-the-art skills associated with computer engineering, systems engineering, and computer science in order to perform and manage highly sensitive and technical special projects. These technical skills can include experience in Geospatial Visualization and Geographic Information Systems; Data Aggregation and Analysis; and Digital and Social Media Exploitation);
- A Foreign language aptitude with proof of certification from an independent outside source with at least a satisfactory professional proficiency level or higher in the areas of reading, writing and comprehension.
Conditions Of Employment
Intelligence Research Specialists are subject to reassignment to any location in the United States depending on the needs of the DEA. All applicants must be available for relocation throughout their career with DEA and will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement to this effect when accepting an offer of employment. The Mobility Agreement confirms your understanding and agreement to accept reassignment to any location depending on the needs of the DEA and the Intelligence Program. This mandatory agreement remains in effect throughout your DEA career as an Intelligence Research Specialist. The opportunity to transfer to other assignments as advertised will be available to you.
Newly hired Intelligence Research Specialists must successfully complete a 11-week Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Successful completion of an initial background investigation to include a polygraph and successful completion of periodic reinvestigations throughout your DEA career as well as adherence to the DEA Standards of Conduct.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
Training Requirement: As a term of employment, individuals selected for this position are required to successfully complete the Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Program. This is a 11-week training held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Mobility Requirement: This position is subject to reassignment to any domestic DEA facility, depending on the needs of the DEA. Individuals selected for this position are required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
Employment Drug Policy: All DEA applicants are required to disclose their current and past drug usage and activity. The DEA recognizes some otherwise qualified applicants may have used illegal drugs or abused legal drugs or substances in their past. These circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the Intel Assessments, you will be prompted to request a reasonable accommodation after logging into to your invitation link, prior to beginning Phase 1 and Phase 3 testing. Upon your request, the DEA Applicants Reasonable Accommodations Team will contact you and request any applicable medical documentation. Once the request has been fully adjudicated you will be notified via email to proceed with testing.Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the Intel Assessments must be received before the JOA closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the Intel Assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all the assessments within 72 hours of the closing of the JOA. If the email invitation is sent after the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 72 hours of the time the email is sent.
Required
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.