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TSA - Intelligence Operations Specialist

TSA - Intelligence Operations Specialist



TSA – Intelligence Operations Specialist for Houston, TX

Job Title: Intelligence Operations Specialist - SV-0132-I
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number:HQ-OIA-TA54-12-520517

SALARY RANGE:
$75,289.00 to $116,762.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, August 27, 2012 to Friday, September 07, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
SV-0132-I
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
I
Location: Houston, TX
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.                   
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
This is an Emergency Essential position.

DUTIES:
This Intelligence Operations Specialist position is located in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA), Field Intelligence Branch, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  If selected for this position, you will provide intelligence support and threat briefings to the TSA Federal Security Directors, their staffs, and security workforce in your area of responsibility.  You will also liaison with the Joint Terrorism Task Force's (JTTFs) and state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, and intelligence fusion centers.  Typical assignments will include:
Serving as a technical advisor on intelligence procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies.
Contributing to the development of high level briefs by applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of real or potential security threats to or problems for program operations.
Contributing to the preparation of detailed and complex studies; anticipating and solving problems; and collecting, organizing, and interrelating large amounts of diversely formatted data drawn from a wide variety of sources.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.  Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Such experience includes: advanced technical knowledge of intelligence concepts, guides, and methodologies to identify problems and perform analyses of transportation security threats; and experience critically evaluating sources of information, establishing validity of facts, and communicating in emergency situations.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/32492500.


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