Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties DHS I&A OSI, provides homeland-security related information and national intelligence information to the Secretary, DHS senior leaders, other Federal officials, and state, local, tribal, and private sector homeland security partners. I&A is a member of the national Intelligence Community (IC) and ensures any information related to protecting the homeland is collected, gathered, processed, analyzed, and disseminated to the full spectrum of homeland security partners. OSI works closely with the DHS component intelligence organizations as well as state and local partners to ensure Open Source Intelligence information is fused with traditional sources from the IC for a more complete picture of threats to the nation. I&A OSI directly supports the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis in carrying out the mandate to integrate the Department's intelligence components activities and functions under a common intelligence mission. As a Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist,GS-0132 -14 your typical work assignments may include: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Open Source Intelligence Division (OSI) assigned branch, ensuring DHS Open Source reporting activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives integrating organization and DHS IA, Office of Collection objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies various guidelines, policies, regulations, etc. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of DHS IA, OSI collection and reporting. Plans and schedules the branch work schedule in a manner promoting a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Review, approve, and disseminate Open Source Intelligence Reports utilizing specifics production tools at the unclassified and classified level. Engage, collaborate, and deconflict with analysts and select members of the IC when warranted. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of DHS OSI and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. DUTIES CONTINUED BELOW. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be able to hold a TS/SCI Security Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. Qualifications DUTIES CONTINUED: Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Addresses subordinates' concerns, whether perceived or real, and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace. Coordinates and reviews the workflow products, and other day-to-day functions of a team of Collection Officers responsible for the collection and dissemination of Open Source information, in accordance with DHS IA National and Departmental mission. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues impacting the organization. Serves as the independent technical authority for the organization. Represents the organization on working groups; steering groups; or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. May chair such groups or meetings when the meeting is in the incumbent area of assignment. Promotes interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications of specialization. Specialized Experience: To qualify for a GS-14 position, the candidate must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additional information This is a permanent appointment position that is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50 and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. Anyone interested in this opportunity should submit their work history showing current grade by COB 03/14/2025 Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration. Required Documents Your resume. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position. Your most recent performance evaluation. You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation