INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CYBER CI)

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will employ subject matter expertise to lead, plan, and organize the section’s daily Cyber CI analysis, inquiries and operations to deter, detect, and neutralize Cyber CI threats against DTRA networks and computer systems in support of customer needs., As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CYBER CI) at the GG-0132-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Employs subject matter expertise to lead, plan, and organize the section’s daily Cyber CI analysis, inquiries and operations to deter, detect, and neutralize Cyber CI threats against DTRA networks and computer systems in support of customer needs. Conducts research and analysis on Cyber CI foreign intelligence entity (FIE) and terrorist threats to DTRA personnel, facilities, missions, and programs. Develops a strategic cyber damage or impact assessments methodology on current and future threats.
• Develops reports, briefs and trains the DTRA community to enhance Cyber CI and insider threat awareness. Provides guidance and recommendations to Designated Approving Authority (DAA) to deter potential Cyber threats to DTRA computers and networks. Establishes Cyber CI education/awareness programs and workforce to integrate counterintelligence equities into all aspects of cyber operations and analysis.
• Applies SME knowledge of espionage cases and foreign intelligence collection methods to oversee the Section’s preparation of Cyber CI educational materials. Personally conducts and monitors the Section’s delivery of counterintelligence awareness training for agency personnel. Oversees the Section’s delivery of tailored counterintelligence training to the supported directorates and missions.
• Employs subject matter expertise in researching and utilizing a wide variety of computer and network related tools, techniques and procedures to defeat cyberspace activities that threaten DTRA networks and computers. Leads, conducts, and monitors the conduct of Cyber CI inquiries, as required.
• Works closely with other network and computer support entities within DTRA such as the Information Technology Directorate (J6), Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), Information Assurance, and Cyber Security groups to assess computer related incidents for counterintelligence and network defense indicators., A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
• Conducting Cyber CI analysis, inquiries and operations to deter, detect, and neutralize Cyber CI threats;
• Conducting research and analysis on Cyber CI foreign intelligence entity (FIE) and terrorist threats to personnel, facilities, missions, and programs;
• Developing reports, briefs and training to enhance Cyber CI and insider threat awareness;
• Researching and utilizing a wide variety of computer and network related tools, techniques and procedures to defeat cyberspace activities that threaten agency networks and computers; and
• Conducting regular liaison with members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities to facilitate the exchange of information and maintain contacts required to support the mission.
• (This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT: Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation and online technical questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online questionnaire. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Competencies:

• Collection Operations
• Collection Resources Management
• Customer Operations and Requirements

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., * IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.

• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

1. Graduation Certificate: * You must be a certified graduate from Defense Counterintelligence Agent Course (DCAC) or Service School as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in order to possess DTRA CI Emblem and Credentials.

2. SF50 * All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

3. Veteran’s Documents: * If applying using veteran’s preference or under a Veteran’s hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. NOTE: Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.

4. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference(RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the “Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)” eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?, * To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12986236

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194)., A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy., Yes-This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Do you have experience in Threat intelligence reports?, * Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations. Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• May be required to submit to a random or directed counterintelligence scope polygraph as a condition of access, employment, assignment, or detail to specified programs or operations in accordance with DoD 5210.48-R (C1.1.5)
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Must be a certified graduate from Defense Counterintelligence Agent Course (DCAC) or Service School as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in order to possess DTRA CI Emblem and Credentials
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter, The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ 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 06/29/2026

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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled., Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience., 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., Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education., Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel: Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required (15%) CONUS/OCONUS
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: None
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized, 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.

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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., The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration., $143,913 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade GG 14 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required (15%) CONUS/OCONUS Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series

• 0132 Intelligence

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d