Intelligence Operations Specialist | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Intelligence Operations Specialist

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryYou will serve as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in the Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Office at Goddard Space Flight Center. This office reports to the Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Division, Office of Protective Services, HQ NASA. You will serve under the day-to-day operational direction of the Lead Counterintelligence Special Agent.Overview

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Open & closing dates09/13/2024 to 09/19/2024Salary$117,962 – $153,354 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHQ-24-DE-12541748-RWControl number809340900This job is open toVideosDuties

• Provides Counterintelligence (CI) and Counterterrorism (CT) support to the Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA to protect people, information, operations, facilities and research.
• Produces and distributes annual Center CI Threat Assessments and other Threat Assessments, CI/CT Executive Briefs and other threat reporting as required.
• Provides foreign travel CI/CT threat briefings to NASA employees and contractors going to “Designated” and/or other high intelligence threat countries.
• Provides foreign national (FN) visitor CI/CT threat briefings to NASA employees the FNs will meet with; conducts name checks on FN visitors and/or new employees from high intelligence threat countries.
• Maintains close liaison contact with Center Director, Center leadership, key program managers and the NASA security office. Expeditiously briefs Center leadership on emerging intelligence and terrorism threats.
• Maintains close liaison contact with counterpart US agencies such as the FBI and other intelligence, CI, CT and security organizations; participate in local FBI CI Task Force.
• Conducts CI/CT inquiries, properly documents all investigative activity, and coordinates with servicing FBI office on all national security concerns.
• Provides focused CI support to sensitive NASA research and development programs and to leading-edge technologies/capabilities; provide CI/CT education and awareness to entire Center workforce.
• Provides “Special Event” Threat Assessments to Center Leadership, program managers, and the NASA Security Office for “open house” type events, certain high interest launches, etc., and provides onsite CI/CT support during such activities.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

QualificationsSpecialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Participating in counterintelligence investigations to identify threats posed by foreign intelligence and/or terrorist groups;
• Preparing written reports of investigative findings to identify indications of foreign intelligence or foreign terrorism activity and;
• Preparing counterintelligence briefings to provide awareness of foreign intelligence and foreign terrorist groups’ tactics and techniques.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationAdditional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
– Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
-Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the ‘Best Qualified’ category are considered well-qualified. Please see ‘How You Will Be Evaluated’ for more information.
-Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in ‘Required Documents.’For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here – https://

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $117962 – 153354 per year

Location: Greenbelt, MD

Job date: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:26:47 GMT

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