Intelligence Research Specialist

Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

• Receives and analyzes highly specialized, sensitive information from multiple sources.
• Collects and evaluates information and provides recommendations and observations as to the vulnerable points within an organization.
• Monitors projects, plans, organizes, and performs research and analysis of complex issues, and provides guidance and directions to lower‑graded employees.
• Plans, implements, and maintains databases to store and process technical information.
• Collects, reviews, interprets, evaluates, and integrates large volumes of complex information from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated topic areas.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period (or 1‑year or 2‑year trial period).
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Polygraph may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
• Newly hired Intelligence Research Specialists must successfully complete the 11‑week Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

• GS‑12
  :
  Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 Federal grade level performing the following duties: receiving and analyzing highly specialized, sensitive intelligence information from multiple sources; planning, organizing and performing research and analysis of complex issues; collecting and evaluating intelligence information and providing recommendations and observations as to the vulnerable points within an organization; analyzing intelligence reports and data to develop recommendations;
  
  and developing, applying and disseminating information regarding "targeted profile".
• GS‑13
  :
  Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑12 Federal grade level performing the following duties: collecting, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields; planning, implementing and maintaining databases to store and process technical or operational intelligence; planning, coordinating and/or conducting the collection and analysis of strategic and tactical intelligence;
  
  conducting special research studies and providing comprehensive assessments of broad, complex, or highly sensitive issues; and developing methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information.

Education Not Required.

As a term of employment, individuals selected for this position are required to successfully complete the Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Program. This is a 11‑week training held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

This position is subject to…