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Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard

Department of Homeland Security

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$127,646 - $165,945

per year

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February 20, 2026More DHS jobs →

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of intelligence analysts in the U.S.

Coast Guard, overseeing the creation and quality of reports on security threats, and coordinating with high-level officials to support national missions.

The role focuses on improving analysis methods, training staff, and planning long-term intelligence strategies for the Atlantic area.

It's ideal for experienced leaders with a strong background in intelligence work who enjoy managing teams and solving complex problems.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in intelligence analysis, including qualitative/quantitative methods and program assessment
  • Supervisory experience providing administrative and technical oversight to an intelligence team
  • Ability to establish and maintain coordination with senior officials in the U.S. Coast Guard and Intelligence Community
  • Skills in planning, developing, and conducting research projects on complex intelligence issues
  • Experience preparing analytic products, briefings, and written contributions for interagency assessments
  • Proficiency in identifying intelligence gaps, developing methodologies, and informing long-term planning
  • Demonstrated ability to train and develop intelligence professionals

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS - 0132 - 14, Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, LANTAREA INTELLIGENCE DIVISION -2 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve intelligence analysis programs and analytic production; ensuring validity, accuracy, and reliability of analytic products; directing preparation and presentation of analytic products and briefs; developing methodology to identify and fill intelligence gaps; maintaining networks of stakeholders; preparing written contributions to interagency assessments; and developing/training intelligence professionals.

Supervising employees and providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of an intelligence analysis unit.

Establishing and maintaining regular direct contact and coordination with senior officials in the Intelligence Community to ensure analysis and production meets organizational requirements.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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:

You will serve as a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist and serves as the Analysis Branch Chief in the MIFC LANT Operations Department, focusing on all issues pertaining to intelligence analysis and production, including doctrine, policy, procedures, oversight, tactical, theater, and national-level coordination, and other issues for the MIFC LANT.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Supervises a group of employees, providing administrative and technical supervision.

Establishes and maintains regular contact/coordination with senior officials in USCG & IC. Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts special research projects for complex issues.

Prepares analytic products and briefings on key strategic mission areas for USCG. Informs long-term intelligence planning for USCG LANT Area via critical analysis.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12880220-SE-IM-EXC-SVC