Intelligence Operations Specialist (Intelligence Instructor)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A). The primary purpose of this position is to development and delivery of homeland security intelligence training for the Department of Homeland Security. Incumbent design, develop and deliver high-quality intelligence instruction to DHS Intelligence Enterprise workforce. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Intelligence Operations Specialist (Intelligence Instructor), GS-0132-13, your typical work assignments may include: Design, develop, and deliver high quality intelligence instruction to the DHS Intelligence Enterprise workforce. Provide advice and guidance on intelligence training related projects and programs. Serves as an expert on the DHS Intelligence Cycle and Intelligence Community Directives and is able to convey this knowledge to students. Develops and implements a process for gathering data to conduct training needs analysis and incorporating input from internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders on intelligence training methods, standards, topics, and required skill sets for graduates; and for the review and evaluation of new training programs, concepts, and materials. Organizes material and prepares staff action packages for use by DHS leadership to make informed decisions. Supports coordination efforts with counterparts and colleagues throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as subject matter expert in homeland security intelligence and delivering intelligence training in support of DHS missions. Such experience may include: Design, development and delivery of classroom, distance learning, and mobile training programs. Develop and implement best practices in a training and curriculum development and management of educational programs and comply with accreditation requirements. Applying quantitative and qualitative methods for the assessment and improvement of classroom and learning training programs and curriculum resources (e.g., needs analysis design/development, delivery, evaluation). Plan, organize, and implement programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources or that require extensive changes in established procedures. Additional desired experience would be: Serve as an expert-level instructor delivering all-source intelligence analysis training programs. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on homeland-security all-source intelligence analysis. Manages and administers training delivery for assigned programs including engagement with training customers, enrollment, compliance with Academy accreditation standards, and logistic and administrative support. Conducts reviews and evaluations of training programs, concepts and materials to continuously improve training development and delivery. Supports training initiatives in support of Department requirements. Executes complex and difficult assignments often functioning as part of a team in interagency efforts to maximize the utility of intelligence training across enterprise. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Not Applicable. How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume 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 a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job: Creativity and Innovation, Oral Communication, Partnering, Planning and Evaluating, Project Management, and Technical Credibility If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13015063 Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration or your score may be lowered. Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. Other Information

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. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for TOP SECRET as a condition of placement in this SPECIAL SENSITIVE position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under Title 50 appointment authority.