INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

SummaryYou will serve as a Intelligence Specialist at the GG-13 grade level within Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, Intelligence Directorate (S2), located in Quantico, VA.Duties Help You will perform intelligence analysis and production tasks relative to the political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical, or military issues in specific foreign countries.You will effectively apply extensive knowledge of advanced research methodologies and analytical techniques to complex work assignments.You will analyze and evaluate information in the preparation of threat anti-landing and foreign marine/naval infantry forces studies.You will prepare and present briefings on assigned area of responsibility for senior level DoD and USMC officials.You will represent MCIA/USMC at inter-agency and intra-agency forums and international conferences.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.This position may require a 2-year DCIPS Trial Period.This position may be subject to Polygraph Examination and Drug Testing.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Leading the development of complex, all-source intelligence assessments on foreign military capabilities to inform decision-making, including identifying second and third-order effects; and mentoring junior analysts on Intelligence Community (IC) tradecraft standards.Developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-discipline research and collection strategies to address complex intelligence gaps concerning foreign military capabilities, including identifying critical indicators, signatures, and the potential for denial and deception.Applying and guiding others in the use of advanced analytical methodologies, such as Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs), red teaming, and alternative futures analysis, to challenge key assumptions, mitigate bias, and produce predictive intelligence.Serving as a subject matter expert by representing an organization's equities and defending analytic positions in service, inter-agency, international, or DoW-level forums, working groups, and wargames.Leading analytical projects or teams by scoping ambiguous intelligence requirements, developing production plans for complex, long-range assessments, and providing substantive quality control to ensure products meet the highest standards for accuracy and relevance.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-SeriesAdditional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdfEducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationThis position is subject to shift work.Certain incentives (such as Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdfDuring the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.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 benefitsEligibility 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.