Intelligence Research Specialist

Summary

This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) & appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in the China Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for East Asia & the Pacific & is responsible for analysis of classified & open-source information concerning the foreign policy & international relations of China, Hong Kong & Taiwan.

Duties

• Serves as an analyst responsible for conducting all-source intelligence analysis on China's global foreign policy.
• Produces analytical products and briefings based on multiple intelligence sources, personal experience, and in-depth subject matter expertise for senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Participates in multi-organizational working groups to prepare intelligence assessments and establish intelligence priorities that support policy positions.
• Serves as the lead officer for implementing intelligence support on regional and China-specific issues within the assigned geographic or functional specialty area.
• Advises senior officials and leadership on issues and problems identified in intelligence information and assessments.
• The incumbent of the GS-12 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-13, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching and analyzing China's political, economic, social, or regional developments and providing recommendations to support stakeholders' decisions. Experience preparing written reports or briefing materials on China-related issues for internal or external audiences. Experience collaborating with team members or other offices to support analysis on China matters. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. GS-13 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching and analyzing China's political, economic, social, civil-military, and regional geopolitical developments and providing advice and guidance to stakeholders. Experience providing briefings and written analysis on China foreign policy issues. Experience working in interagency or team settings to provide analysis on China. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated

For this announcement, all applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the work of the position. All applications that meet the required qualifications and determined to be best-qualified will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Your resume limited to two pages serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following KSAs and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume: Knowledge of intelligence assessment frameworks and analytical standards Skill in conducting comprehensive all-source intelligence analysis Skill in oral communication & delivering briefings Ability to provide expert advice and guidance to senior officials on intelligence matters Ability to lead intelligence support efforts on regional and China-specific issues Knowledge of China foreign policy, political systems, and geopolitical dynamics Veterans: Although consideration of Veterans' Preference is not required under 50 U.S.C. § 30240(v) to the extent it would be under the competitive service; the Department of State considers veterans' preference as a positive factor in the hiring process. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [email protected]. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.