INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (COUNTER THREAT FINANCE)

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide subject matter expertise in the coordination of USNORTHCOM Counter Threat Finance/Counter Narcotics/Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTF/CN/CTOC) efforts. Serves as a Counter Threat Finance/Threat Finance Intelligence/Counter Narcotics/CTOC (CTF/TFI/CN) Analyst supporting the execution of ongoing threat finance intelligence & operational activities. Duties 1. Plans, organizes, facilitates and assists in coordination of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Counter Threat Finance (CTF) efforts with U.S. Embassy country team and other mission partners. Tailors CTF/CTOC deliverables based upon knowledge of US Northern Command's Theater Campaign Plan and DoD Directives for use by both internal and external customers. Integrates CTF into day to day execution of US Northern Command efforts against Transnational Criminal Organizations, Terrorism and other threat networks, and their potential nexus. 2. Conducts CTF/CTOC/CN all-source intelligence analysis, production and reporting in support of Commander US Northern Command objectives. Provides CTF/TFI and CTOC/CN expertise in one or more functional areas, threat finance/money laundering techniques/tradecraft, assessing developments, analyzing trends and identifying threat implications. Assists in the conduct of collection, processing, integration, evaluation, interpretation, production, and dissemination of analytic products in support of the US Embassy country team and other mission partners. 3. Represents NORAD-USNORTHCOM in a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Maintains expertise in counter threat finance/money laundering methods/techniques, emerging trends of concealing and moving the proceeds of illicit trafficking and associated implication for law enforcement and/or intelligence actions. Provides formal and informal briefings. Conducts analytical exchanges and represents NORTHCOM CTF/TFI at national/regional conferences and working groups. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Work will require rotational travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft In the performance of assigned duties, employees use tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Mastery of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of intelligence research, collection, analysis, and dissemination applications and methodologies that includes the evaluation of diverse sources of information utilizing multiple intelligence information systems in order to develop intelligence capability and threat assessments; knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD (structure, organizations, and missions/functions), inter-relationships, and operations; knowledge of intelligence programs and software up through the TOP SECRET//SCI classification level for intelligence analysis, target development, and common intelligence picture development; knowledge of DoD and law enforcement intelligence information flow and other governing regulations including Intelligence Oversight requirements in order to ensure a timely response to customer needs; knowledge of international narcotics trafficking, CTOC, CD, and related threat networks in the AOR; knowledge of financial intelligence. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge and experience in a wide range of the concepts, principles and practices in financial and all-source intelligence and federal law enforcement investigations to include counter narcotics and transnational organized crime research. 2. Knowledge of applicable statutory law, policy, procedures, organization, intelligence, and doctrine as it relates to DOD CN and CTF support to key interagency organizations involved in efforts to deny, disrupt, or defeat, and degrade adversaries' ability to use global licit and illicit financial networks to negatively affect US interests. 3. Knowledge of CN and CTF related intelligence, planning, operations, and financial systems. 4. Skill to independently analyze financial/threat information, develop appropriate courses of action, formulate recommendations, and articulate a resolution or decision in a concise, well written or oral presentation at the Director level and below. 5. Skill to coordinate organizational or agency planning, operations, and intelligence support to U.S. law enforcement agencies and other interagency organizations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. 2. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. 3. A Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance is required for this position. The employee is required to possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive as a condition of employment. Per AFGM2017-36-04, dated 4 Oct 17, the investigative requirement CANNOT be waived for special sensitive positions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information ***Salary ranges includes local market supplements*** Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. 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