Intelligence Research Specialist_

Boston

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence, Intelligence Enterprise located in Boston, MA. Responsibilities This position starts at a salary of $138,046.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $179,462.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $179,462 (GS-14 Step 10). The Intelligence Research Specialist in this position has program planning, direction, or evaluation responsibilities for the research or collection operations of a major geographical area (e.g., Regional Intelligence Centers), of a functional program with world-wide implications; and they also serve as Government-wide experts in broad fields of research or operation. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Planning, directing, or evaluating responsibilities for the research or collection operations of a major geographical area (e.g. Regional Intelligence Centers). Serving as Government-wide expert in the field of research and analysis. Providing CBP IE and operational stakeholders, the DHS IE, and the Intelligence Community (IC) with intelligence communications and products that inform and enhance their ability to make timely strategic, operational and/or tactical decisions in support of CBP and DHS operations directed at threats to border security. Developing, implementing, and evaluating new initiatives to address national security threats. The IRS directly participates in intelligence policy discussions with senior agency leadership; and provides on-the-job training and mentoring to other analysts. Ensuring all intelligence analysis processes and products comply with all CBP-relevant legal authorities, policies, and guidelines; and align with accepted standards, including those established by the CBP IE Key Intelligence Official (KIO). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. 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. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Closing intelligence gaps by identifying intelligence requirements that resulted in organizational successes. Serving as a senior level analyst or project leader by participating in the production of specialized intelligence initiatives or reports to present and effectively argue the intelligence position regarding national security matters such as terrorism, counterintelligence, transnational organized crime, illicit drug, illicit travel, migration, economic security, or illicit trade. Conducting studies, preparing intelligence reports, and delivering briefings to stakeholders at all levels to enhance understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Representing the organization on working groups and committees. Contributing to the short- and long-term planning through in-depth research and analysis regarding mission objectives. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/03/2024. 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. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectees are required to attend and successfully complete the Intelligence Foundations Course, Systems Exploitation Training and CBP Intelligence Support to Operations Course. The 9 weeks of paid training may be broken up into phases and not run concurrently. The location will be determined at the time training is scheduled. The training is a formalized course of required basic technical instruction that must be successfully completed according to the standards of Customs and Border Protection, CBP. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. 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 for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.