INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

The incumbent will be responsible for in planning, preparing and conducting counterintelligence and force protection briefings for DTRA personnel going on and returning from foreign travel.

The incumbent will be providing counterintelligence support to arms control treaty missions and activities.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e.

for positions with no IOR: 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 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.

You may qualify at the GG -13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: 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.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at the GG-0132-12/13 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.