All U.S. Citizens that meet qualifications for this position; no prior Federal experience is required.
JOB SUMMARY:USAIDs headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. USAID is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management’s survey.
More than one position may be filled with this announcement.
APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT# AID-12-0038-DH MUST APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED.
This position is located in the Office of Security, Counterterrorism and Information Security Division (CTIS). The position(s) will support joint venture operations related to the requirements set forth in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 6 and HSPD 11. The position(s) are physically located at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) in Vienna , VA. The incumbent will report directly to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Security (SEC) and will be responsible for conducting intelligence based screening in support of USAID programs. The incumbent will conduct intelligence related searches and compile identified information for evaluation, analysis and use in support of administrative or operational determinations. The incumbent will be required to represent USAID in developing and maintaining viable working relationships with other stakeholders within the intelligence and foreign affairs communities. Incumbent must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
KEY REQUIREMENTSThe incumbent serves as an intelligence analyst who has primary responsibility for supporting the Office of Security’s Counterterrorism vetting program. Provides intelligence based screening in support of USAID programs; being responsible for compiling necessary information to serve as the foundation for administrative and operational determinations. Plans and carries out a wide variety of sensitive and complex tasks encompassing all facets of the vetting program. Provides oversight of screening activities and the actions and products of more junior analysts. Identifies, reviews, interprets and evaluates large volumes of intelligence data pertaining to counterterrorism and counterintelligence initiatives. Plans and implements technological solutions to support the implementation of counterterrorism screening procedures. Develops methods for comprehensive assessments of exceptionally broad, sensitive and complex issues within the counterterrorism and counterintelligence programs. Provides in-depth analysis of complex issues while identifying the significance and policy implications of information surrounding counterterrorism or counterintelligence matters. Serves as a representative of the Office of Security while exercising independence and sound judgment in maintaining liaison relationships with other government and industry representatives. Plans and coordinates briefings of senior officials both within and outside the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Grade 12: Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-11. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at this level include; Plans, organizes, and performs research and analysis intelligence materials of a highly specialized and particularly sensitive nature; Develops additional methodologies to supplement conventional intelligence evaluation; Prepares reports that recommend organization positions on controversial or disputed intelligence issues; Formulates policies and procedures governing the organization’s collaborative and liaison activities; Identifies gaps in existing data and requests research or reports necessary to strengthen intelligence in those areas; Analyzes and evaluates large volumes of intelligence materials of a highly specialized and sensitive nature, relative to their importance and impact on foreign policy; Determines the content and extent of highly technical intelligence to be included in reports and briefings for high-ranking officials or policy makers; Independently plans and carries out a wide variety of tasks to participate in the planning and execution of major collaborative and liaison activities in support of an organizational program.
Grade 13: Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-12. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at this level include; Conducts research studies of highly sensitive issues within an assigned area of intelligence; Analyzes intelligence reports and data to make decisions or recommendations shaping agency programs; Serves as a technical expert, independently developing and maintaining critical relationships in the intelligence community; Develops strategies for major areas of uncertainty in domestic and international political, social, or economic policies, trends, or situations that had potentially significant repercussions to the agency, to the United States, or internationally; Analyze intelligence reports and data to make decisions or recommendations shaping agency programs; Develops the organization’s position on controversial or disputed issues; Collects, reviews, interprets, evaluates, and integrates large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields; Plans, implements, and maintains databases to store and process technical or operational intelligence in one or more assigned areas; Develops analytical tools and methodologies to fill present gaps and prevent future gaps; Develops methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high-volume of information, for translation into intelligence relevant to the organization.
All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
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.
Attention To Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Written Communication – Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Information Technology – Familiarity with unclassified and classified systems utilized in research and analysis activities.
Intelligence Research Collection and Storage – Collects, reviews, interprets, evaluates and integrates large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields.
Intelligence Research, Analysis and Evaluation – Develops methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information, for translation into intelligence relevant to the organization.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Category Rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three categories (Gold, Silver, Bronze) depending on your experience and education related to this position. Veterans’ preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Working for the USAID offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. USAID headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food court on site. EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi.
OTHER INFORMATION:These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the Agency’s approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background investigation. Eligible applicants will be asked to submit forms required for a security clearance and suitability determination for appointment to the Foreign Service. The clearance process considers such factors as: registration for the Selective Service; failure to repay a US government-guaranteed student loan; past problems with credit or bankruptcy; failure to meet tax obligations; unsatisfactory employment records; violations of the law; drug or alcohol abuse; a criminal record; extensive travel; education; residence and/or employment overseas; dual citizenship; foreign contacts; immediate family or relatives who are not citizens of the United States and/or a foreign born spouse; or less than honorable discharge from the armed forces. Investigations, which usually take several months, include current and previous contacts, supervisors, and coworkers. These investigations are conducted by USAID in cooperation with other federal, state, and local agencies. SELECTIVE SERVICE. As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
HOW TO APPLY: Back to topHow to Apply Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US Agency for International Development applicants. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply Online” button to the right. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement’s closing date.Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) - We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. - You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the “Apply Online” link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the USAID’s CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on USAID’s CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select “Take me to the assessment” and click on the “Continue” button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the “Finished” button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click “Done,” you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click “Finished” at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you’ve already loaded on USAJOBS. Or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on “My Applications” and search for the vacancy. Once you have located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select “Apply Online.” Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the “Vacancy Documents” screen. Then, click on “Finished” to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the “Faxing Supporting Documentation” instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.
1. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form. For more information on veterans’ preference, click here.
2. CTAP/ICTAP DOCUMENTATION
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility. For a detailed list of documents, click here.
3. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying for consideration under a special appointing authority, you must provide the required supporting documentation.
Applicants are evaluated using an automated applicant assessment system. After determining basic eligibility and qualifications, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. A final job offer is contingent upon satisfactorily passing the background investigation and obtaining the proper security clearance.
