INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Office of Inspector General
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves analyzing intelligence data, conducting evaluations and audits within the Department of Defense's oversight office, and recommending improvements to processes based on trends and reports.
It requires working with government agencies to plan and execute projects, as well as writing clear intelligence reports.
A good fit would be someone with experience in federal oversight or intelligence analysis who enjoys collaborative problem-solving and detail-oriented work.
This position is located within the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-EVAL), Intelligence Division.
Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience: For entry at the GS-12 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-11.
Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized Experience is defined as: Demonstrates experience in planning and conducting audits, evaluations, inspections, or oversight; Representing the agency at conduction intergovernmental operations and liaison activities to accomplish project objectives such as planning, execution, and reporting.
Reviews and analyses data/reports from various automated systems and other sources to track the trends, effectiveness, and recommends needed improvements to procedures and processes.
Writes and communicates intelligence reports or analysis. For entry at the GS-13 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-12.
Specialized experience is defined as: Expertise in planning and conducting audits, evaluations, inspections or oversight; Expertise in communicating and collaborating with external and internal Intelligence agencies or personnel to conduct strategic planning to accomplish Intelligence project objectives, execution, and reporting.
Reviews and analyses data/reports from various automated systems and other sources to track the trends, effectiveness, and recommends needed improvements to procedures and processes.
Experience reviewing and applying intelligence policy. Writes and communicates intelligence.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp 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) is qualifying.
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available.
For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.
Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.
You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.
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Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.
You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.
Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.
You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.
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