INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary DCSA is seeking a credentialed Counterintelligence (CI) agent to serve as a CI Special Agent (CISA) in the Counterespionage Branch, Threat Directorate. In this role you will provide DCSA with CI expertise related to various defensive CI policies and activities focused on the Agency's internal CI program. This is an excellent opportunity for those who have completed a DoD recognized CI Special Agent credentialing course & have experience conducting full spectrum CI operations. Duties DCSA is seeking a credentialed Counterintelligence (CI) agent to serve as a CI Special Agent (CISA) in the Counterespionage Branch, Counterintelligence Directorate. In this role you will provide DCSA with CI expertise related to various defensive CI policies and activities focused on the Agency's internal CI program. This is an excellent opportunity for those who have completed a DoD recognized CI Special Agent credentialing course & have experience conducting full spectrum CI operations. In this role you will be responsible for the following: - CI Functional Services (CIFS) in support to the DCSA Trusted Workforce - CI Incident Assessments in accordance with appropriate DoD policy and federal law; consultation on and oversight of CIFS conducted throughout DCSA's CI Regions - CI Awareness and Reporting training and protocol development - CI support to Critical Technology Protection; advising on the development of CI policies, regulations, manuals, and standard operating procedures; and liaison with DoD and Other Government Organization's CI executors Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US citizen Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered This is a Drug Testing designated position Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601 Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations. If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement. Must have a DoD recognized CI Special Agent credentialing course certification on resume to qualify. Certifications can be granted from the DoD CI Agent Course, CI Special Agent Course (U.S. Army), or Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy Criminal Investigation Training Program. Certifications can be granted from U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Navy Naval Criminal Investigative Service addendum CI programs, or the Marine Corps MAGTF CI/HUMINT Basic Course. Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/11/2025 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying in-depth knowledge of Counterintelligence (CI) Covering Agent activities to include CI Awareness and Reporting, CI Threat Assessments, CI Debriefings, CI Incident Reporting, CI Investigations, or CI Incident Assessments. Coordinating CI activities with other government agencies or Military Department CI Organizations through formal written and oral communications and support to the development of CI policy, strategies, procedures, and doctrine within a CI Component. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Collection Operations- Develops and demonstrates operational knowledge of capabilities and accesses of the collection disciplines, strengths and weaknesses of specific technical sensors/platforms, and human sources in area of responsibility. Executes collection using appropriate collection strategies and within the priorities established through the collection management process. 2. Customer Operations and Requirements- Applies knowledge of relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policy-makers, and law enforcement), including how to translate requirements to provide appropriate output or response to meet customer needs. 3. Self-Management- Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 4. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 5. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. . 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.