Intelligence Research Specialist - National Security

Summary

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

Summary

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

Positions will be filled in multiple geographic locations nationwide. Selectees may be required to relocate as a condition of employment. Selectee placement will be based on requirements and/or needs of the agency to effectively meet goals and objectives and will not be decided until the end of the applicant process.

Duties

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As a INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, your typical work assignments may include:
The incumbent is a newly hired Intelligence Research Specialist who assists Senior Intelligence Research Specialists and Special Agents by performing preliminary research, analysis, and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large projects and studies.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist, work assignments may include, but not limited to:

• 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/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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://).
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• 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.
• Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
• This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Polygraph may be required. 0132 Applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency, may seek reciprocity with the DEA during the hiring process.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Experience gained after the closing date of this announcement will not be used to determine the grade level or pay offered. 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.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants applying for the GS-12 and GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:

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…