INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TSCM)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise in technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) controls and verification.

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 -09 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-07 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Assisting in researching Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection.

Assisting with operations of a TSCM program, AND/OR Appling limited knowledge with National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures. , OR B.

A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, OR C.

You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B.

You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12.

Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GG -11 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Researching and understanding of Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in assigned areas of responsibilities under close supervision.

Assisting with operations of a TSCM program, AND/OR Appling limited knowledge or experience with National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures. , OR B. A Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, OR C.

You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B.

You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12.

Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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: Researching and understanding of Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in assigned areas of responsibilities under little supervision.

Working in operations of a TSCM program under close supervision. Assisting others in using TSCM, Tempest, Cyber and Physical Security equipment and their uses under close supervision.

Appling moderate familiarity in the application of National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures under close supervision; AND/OR, Conducting TSCM survey and technical security evaluation & inspection activities under close supervision.

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: Utilizing Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in TSCM.

Managing operations of a TSCM program with little to no supervision. Using TSCM, Tempest, Cyber and Physical Security equipment with little to no supervision.

Applying the application of National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policies & procedures with little to no supervision; AND/OR, Conducting TSCM survey and technical security evaluation & inspection activities with little to no supervision.

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 (TSCM) at the GG-0132-9/11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Use knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) procedures and techniques to coordinate and conduct inspections, and technical security surveys or support services in accordance with national policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Use knowledge of TSCM tactics, techniques and procedures to perform duties to assess vulnerabilities, hazards, identifications of threats, resolve anomalies and implementing countermeasures in operational physical, and electronic security to ensure the security of sensitive or classified information.

Provide a broad range of support to the Government's Technical Security Program.

Plan, organize, coordinate TSCM activities; provide recommendations to assist with the inspection processes, maintaining legal limits and regulatory guidelines to determine the best course of action to conduct agency and program operations.

Research and test a variety of state-of-the-art technical equipment and configured systems for applicability and appropriateness.

Will prioritize, upgrade, replace, or recommend purchase of new systems by controlling, maintaining, and tracking all property assigned.

Will support establishment and maintain procedures to quickly repair or replace equipment to ensure mission essential equipment is up-to-date with current technology and mission ready.

Represent DTRA on inter-agency and intra-agency planning, working groups, task groups, meetings, and conferences.

Will liaise with counterpart operational, analytical, and production elements at the national and theater level.

Conduct the full spectrum of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) operations in accordance with national level, DoD, and DTRA Issuances.

Will conduct complex technical assignments that require the application of techniques and principals designed to detect, deter, neutralize, or exploit unauthorized electromagnetic, acoustic, and mechanical propagation of information emanating from protected spaces.

Will conduct research and analysis on a wide range of complex and sensitive subjects in order to identify the threat and vulnerabilities to DTRA operations, programs, systems, or devices and national level facilities.

Will brief TSCM operations findings to on-site security managers. Upon identification of potential technical threats, make appropriate recommendations to mitigate hazards.

Will develop operational and intelligence reports, and ensure reports are distributed through authorized DoD reporting channels in support of community-wide databases.

Will provide briefings, training, and guidance to DTRA personnel regarding foreign intelligence and security technical threats.

Will produce a variety of written documents to include memorandums, equipment evaluations, and TSCM reports for DTRA leadership, agency customers and the TSCM community.

Researches and develops new ways to counter the emerging technical threats utilized by Foreign Intelligence Security Services (FISS) or Insider Threat to penetrate DoD facilities.

Will assist in the establishment of agency-wide TSCM education and awareness programs to improve technical threat awareness among all agency assigned personnel.

Develop briefings, curricula, training aides, and appropriate training materials.