Intelligence Research Specialist

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Operations Directorate, Trade Intelligence Division.

Location is negotiable to the following locations: Boston, MA Chicago, IL Long Beach, CA Miami, FL New York, NY San Francisco, CA Sterling, VA Washington, DC Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing analytic direction and project-monitoring services specified in geographical or functional areas.

Extrapolating, compiling, and processing information from raw intelligence, open source, law enforcement and intelligence community systems and databases.

Identifying, reviewing, and evaluating large volumes of sensitive and complex tactical intelligence data from multiple sources.

Developing trends, patterns, estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction information. Developing and publishing finished intelligence products, and selecting the proper method of dissemination.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing technical advice and performing analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information and intelligence.

Ensuring that all intelligence analysis processes and products align with all Customs and Border Protection relevant legal authorities, policies and guidelines.

Contributing to short- and long-term planning through in-depth research and analysis regarding threats to border security.

Compiling and exploiting both unclassified and classified sources of information and reporting.

Identifying, reviewing, and evaluating large volumes of sensitive and complex information in support of strategic, operational or tactical operations.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation.

Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application.

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12854406 Failure to demonstrate sufficient detail in the body of your resume may impact your final rating.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview.

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.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/09/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Major Duties:

CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U.S. Government. We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U.S.

laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety.

Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade law to protect national economic security.

Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime.

This position starts at a salary of $101,401.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $156,755.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $156,755 (GS-13 Step 10).

As an Intelligence Research Specialist, you will provide Office of Trade customers with intelligence products that inform and enhance their ability to make tactical decisions.

Typical duties may include: Collecting, evaluating, analyzing and abstracting data from multiple sources; compiling data into finished draft analysis and reports.

Providing analytic direction and project-monitoring services specified in geographical or functional areas. Evaluating, reviewing, and validating intelligence reports, plans, guides and/or manuals.

Developing intelligence collection plans to support specific programs and activities.

Representing the organization in working groups and committees, initiating and maintaining useful contacts with counterparts and colleagues.