Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Cyber)

Summary About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, DET-TX, 782d Military Intelligence Battalion, located in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as a Cryptologic Cyberspace Operations Specialist, as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, DET-TX, 782d Military Intelligence Battalion. Conducts computer (network and infrastructure) analysis to enable Cyber Warfare effects in support of national and theater intelligence requirements. Leverages information derived from a variety of computer network defense resources to identify events that occur or may occur on computer networks. Utilizes analysis, collection and operations of digital networks to support in the planning of Cyber Warfare activities and Cyberspace Operations (Signals Intelligence/Computer Network Exploitation). Performs initial and advanced analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns. Provides support and information to planning activities regarding threat research and analysis, all-source fusion, threat documentation, defining intelligence requirements, and collection management facilitation. Prepares reviews, evaluates and publishes technical products, time sensitive reports, and event reports. Coordinates with other Cyberspace Operations Specialists to obtain information relating to support in cyberspace, support to collection management initiatives, the planning of operations and goals, and/or initiatives and assessments. Facilitates the timely and accurate identification of staff responsibilities in connection with the execution of Cyberspace Operations. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis. Must be able to obtain and maintain access to National Security Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency accredited facilities and networks [Military and External Affiliates Division (MEAD) Security In-Processing (SIP) process]. Overtime/shift work may be required. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management. Temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required 25% or less. Must be able to obtain Senior level USCYBERCOM/ARCYBER JQR certification within 2 years of completing the Digital Network Exploitation Analyst training. This position is designated Mission Essential, and the incumbent must be able to remain on duty or make every effort to report to duty on-time during emergency and/or crisis situations. Under crisis operations, may be subject to short notice expanded hours and possible recall situations and irregular work hours, including weekends and holidays. This position is considered Non-Combat Essential (NCE) in support of the Army's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increased tension and mobilization and could be assigned to any location worldwide. Employees assigned to NCE positions must sign DD Form 2365. Failure to perform the duties of this position in an emergency may result in appropriate action - defined as separation for the efficiency of the Federal service under the procedures contained in 5 CFR 752. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPrior Federal Service EmployeePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to at least the GG-12 grade level in the Federal service which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Utilizing information collected from a variety of Computer Network Defense and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) resources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur on digital networks; Using Computer Network Exploitation (CNE)/SIGINT analytic skills to identify, assess, report, and/or brief on foreign computer network capabilities, vulnerabilities, and personalities that could pose a threat to U.S. computers, communications, and operations; identifying, reporting, and maintaining intelligence information in support of Intelligence Requirements; and, providing technical guidance to assigned personnel performing a variety of intelligence, intelligence operations, and Cyberspace Operations support functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GG/GS-12). Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer Network Defense Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analysis and Production Information Management Leadership Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Career Field - 71 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Advanced In-Hire/Incentives may be authorized. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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