Intelligence Research Specialist

About the role

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for collection support, analysis, production, and dissemination of counterintelligence (CI) data and information of concern to the arms control community and U.S. Intelligence elements. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 06/25/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. You may qualify at the GG -13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provided collection requirements, all source analysis and production of counterintelligence (CI) data and finished intelligence. Monitored regional or functional CI developments and producing in-depth CI studies and durable intelligence products. Leveraged expertise of foreign intelligence entity (FIE) operations and terrorist methodologies to formulate studies and recommendations. Identified collection requirements based on regional or functional production tasking, information gaps, and analytical need. Represents DTRA on interagency and intra-agency planning and tasking groups, and at other meetings or conferences as directed. 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.