Intelligence Operations Specialist (Cyber Counterintelligence), GS-0132-13

DutiesSummary

This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Operations; Assistant Commandant for Intelligence; Coast Guard Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS), OPS & Investigations Division, Washington, DC.



Responsibilities

You will serve as an expert Counterintelligence (CI) advisor regarding cyber threats, modes, and countermeasures relative to CI support to cyber security. This involves providing guidance, advice, and recommendations on matters pertaining to the CGCIS cyber CI program. You will also independently conduct and provide analyses of cyber intelligence threats, which involves data gathering, the analysis of findings, and the documenting and reporting of results.

Typical work assignments include:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on cyber CI and cyber security matters, conducting cyber CI activities in support of CGCIS investigations and operations.
• Maintaining responsibility for developing and coordinating new CGCIS cyber CI policies to guide responses to unprecedented problems.
• Executing CI awareness and training programs in support of data network security for the CG and conducting additional CI activities as defined by policy.
• Providing CI support to computer incident response by conducting digital evidence collection and forensic examinations, and by analyzing malicious code.
• Developing partnerships with cyber security experts and organizations in order to help create secure information systems.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel required.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13

• Job family (Series)

  0132 Intelligence

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
  • This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Must be able to complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
  • A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • Must be willing to undergo CI Scope Polygraph

  All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.

  Qualifications

  In order to qualify for the GS-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing such duties as:

  • Serving as an expert throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) on cyber CI matters;
  • Planning, initiating, controlling, and evaluating complex and sensitive projects and programs related to cyber counterintelligence.

  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

  Must be a credentialed CI agent or successfully completed a CI credentialing course.

  Must have held or currently hold an active Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Computer Crime Investigator (CCI) certification or other commercially available equivalent certifications in line with DHS Policy & National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (NIST PUB 800-181), such as: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Examiner, GIAC Certified Network Forensic Analyst, or GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst.

  Within 6 months of assignment, must possess an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Certification and an Information Assurance Managerial Level II Certification, in accordance with DoD Manual 8570.0.

  National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
  
  The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

  Education

  This position does not have a positive education requirement.

  Additional information

  Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
  
  If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.
  
  DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here
  
  Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
  
  You must be willing to undergo a counterintelligence scope polygraph.
  
  A valid driver's license is required.
  
  All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
  
  For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
  
  More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 60 days from the date the certificate was issued.
  
  If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact Rita Manu on 202-795-6262. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

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

  We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:

  • Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying CI policies and procedures, and in performing and managing CI functions (i.e., investigations, operations, collections, and CI functional services).
  • Ability to execute a multi-faceted CI program to support cyber CI and security within an organization.
  • Skill in interpreting, evaluating, and integrating intelligence information from all sources and ability to think creatively and to conduct original research.
  • Skill in oral and preparing written documents for briefings, and to participate in meetings and conferences.

  Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume.
  
  If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
  
  Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned.

  
  
  To preview questions please click here.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Sensitive Compartmented Information

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

  Trust determination process

  Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness, National security

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  1. Your resume
  2. Your responses to the online questionnaire
  3. Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade increases. Performance award are not acceptable.
  4. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that it is comparable to education received in U.S. accredited institutions. Provide proof with your application. Please see click here.
  5. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.
  6. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
  a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted.
  b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
  c. Other 10 point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and provide documentation of your other 10 point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
  d. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
  7. If you are requesting consideration under Executive Order 13473, you must submit proof of eligibility. At a minimum to confirm eligibility for purposes of appointment based on relocation under these provisions a spouse of a service member must provide a copy of the marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage and a copy of the military PCS orders assigning the service member to a certain post. The PCS orders must state the member's spouse was authorized on the military orders. Proof of eligibility based on disability and deaths resulting from active duty service is outlined here.
  8. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.
  
  All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system with fax number and instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  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. Learn more about federal benefits.

  DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

  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.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Status Candidates, Merit Promotion, Current Federal Employees, Former Federal Employees, Overseas Employees, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% Disabled, Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Land and Base Management, Peace Corps, Americorps, Vista For definitions of common terms found in this announcement: http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf