Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Scientific & Technical Intelligence Analyst)

Quick Facts

Role: Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Scientific & Technical Intelligence Analyst)
Type/Context: DCIPS position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (Excepted Service)

Description

Serve as a branch chief responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating scientific and technical (S&T) intelligence analysis. Supervise the production of intelligence products, oversee collection operations and guide collection methodologies, and lead the development of new research and analytical approaches. Review and approve outputs for technical accuracy and relevance, and brief major customers with tailored findings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate S&T intelligence analysis to meet customer requirements
• Supervise intelligence product production (e.g., forecasts and capabilities assessments)
• Oversee collection operations; provide guidance on collection methodologies and processing techniques
• Manage branch resources and personnel aligned to current and projected analytic requirements
• Review and approve intelligence products for technical accuracy and relevance
• Lead development and implementation of new research methodologies and analytical approaches
• Establish and maintain liaison with senior intelligence officials and technical experts
• Brief major customers and tailor products to their specific needs

Requirements

• Eligibility under applicable DCIPS employment authority category
• One year specialized experience (equivalent to at least GS-13): planning/coordinating intelligence collection and research for technical requirements and customer needs
• Experience applying analytical techniques to evaluate technical intelligence data and produce assessments under supervision (novel/complex issues)
• Experience managing and assigning work to a team of intelligence analysts
• Experience monitoring quality, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures
• Experience maintaining collaborative relationships with intelligence partners for collection, analysis, and dissemination
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (T5/SSBI)
• Pass suitability/fitness background investigation
• Successful completion of required drug urinalysis prior to appointment and periodically thereafter
• File initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (SF 450) per 5 C.F.R. 2634 and DoD ethics regulation
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• TDY may be required (25% or less); worldwide deployments during crises may occur

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and schedule).