Intelligence Research Specialist

Summary

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit

This job is open to the public.

Clarification from the agency - Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens.

Duties

This position is located under the Office of Intelligence Operations, Criminal Intelligence Division, Analysis Production Branch in Washington, District of Columbia.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in the collection, analyses, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on conditions, trends force in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security. Performs as an all-source intelligence analyst with responsibility for the project and activities within a specifically defined geographical or functional area of responsibility.

As a Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-9, your typical work assignments may include:

Conducting analytical research on criminal or regulatory related data and generating informational reports.Identifying and selecting appropriate software for use in automating various charts, graphs, etc. for use in cases, trials and hearings.Conducting routine intelligence-related tasks in support of ongoing investigative inspection and intelligence activities for the assigned office.Conducting some analysis of database information and produces output.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.May be required to serve a one year probationary period.Pass drug screening and subject to random drug testMust successfully complete a background security investigationMust be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov

Qualifications

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

To qualify for GS-9, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-7.

Duties

GS-9 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

Accessing local and national intelligence information databases to respond to less-complex requests for intelligence information; andAssisting in the maintenance of computerized intelligence databases; andGenerating statistical/relational reports; andCollecting operational intelligence reports from various Federal, State and Local government and law enforcement agencies.

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Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.B. or J.D., if related.

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A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience to qualify for this position. Only graduate level education in excess of one year (i.e., 18 semester hours) may be combined with experience under this standard. If using education to qualify, must provide a copy of unofficial or official transcripts.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:

Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.

In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "