Intelligence Operations Specialist

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at the GG/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Plans prepares and conducts counterintelligence functional services activities to include force protection briefings for DTRA personnel going on and returning from foreign travel. Applies knowledge of foreign intelligence entities (FIE) operations and terrorist modus operandi in formulating briefings and providing recommendations to travelers and senior department officials deploying overseas.
• Provides counterintelligence support to CWMD and counter-proliferation mission areas and activities. Based on information and knowledge of FIE and mission areas identifies trends and provides predictive assessments of future behavior of foreign counterparts during the performance of CI activities. Recommends various countermeasures in an effort to mitigate and counter foreign collection efforts or foreign influence during the conduct of DTRA missions and activities.
• Conducts research and analysis on matters of counterintelligence or force protection concern. Identifies trends and conducts analysis on counterintelligence threats and vulnerabilities. Periodically conducts counterintelligence and force protection assessments of DTRA and DoW facilities and programs worldwide. Provides advice and recommendations as needed in order to enhance security measures and protect critical information.
• Establishes and conducts regular liaison with members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities to facilitate the exchange of information and maintain contacts required to support the mission. Represents DTRA and further participates in inter and intra-agency conferences and symposiums.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Operational travel both CONUS and OCONUS may be required up to 30% of the time
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Fort Belvoir position may be eligible for limited situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• May be subject to random DoD counterintelligence scope polygraph if assigned to programs or duty locations requiring such.
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Must be a credentialed CI agent or successfully completed a CI credentialing course within one year of appointment per DoD Directive S-5240.02 to obtain DTRA CI Emblem and Credentials.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: 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 02/16/2026

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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

You may qualify at the GG -12 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Providing counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings
• Conducting research on matters of counterintelligence or force protection concern
• Assisting with providing counterintelligence support to Department of War operations and activities; and/or
• Aiding with counterintelligence assessments on affiliated facilities infrastructure and/or programs.

• Providing independent counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings
• Providing counterintelligence support to Department of War operations and activities
• Conducting analysis on matters of counterintelligence or force protection concern; and/or
• Conducting counterintelligence assessments on affiliated facilities infrastructure and/or programs.