Student Trainee (Intelligence Research Assistant) ICD Fellowship GS-0132-03/04

Duties

Start your national security career here with us in Coast Guard Intelligence at the Coast Guard's Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC). We are among the best places to work in the Coast Guard and U.S. Government.

The ICC provides critical information that is objective, accurate, timely, and relevant, focusing on threats within the maritime domain including terrorism, drug and people trafficking, as well as other national security challenges.

As a member of the Intelligence Community, Coast Guard Intelligence's primary mission is to collect and convey essential information to the President and members of the policymaking, law enforcement and military communities. The Coast Guard Intelligence Coordination Center supports the Commandant's intelligence needs as well as tactical and operational decision-making and strategic planning.

This position is located in the Analysis Department, U.S. Coast Guard (CG) Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC), a tenant command at the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC), Suitland, MD. You will serve as an Intelligence Research Assistant for the Migrant Branch, conducting research, analysis, and liaison with other intelligence and law enforcement agencies on topics relevant to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:

• Reports, produces, and presents Intelligence Research Data and Assessments
• Receives, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates Significant Intelligence Data
• Facilitates Intelligence Analyst information exchanges representing the USCG Intelligence Enterprise

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application: Resume Responses to on-line core questions; Responses to on-line self-assessment; Supporting documents if requested.

High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration.

To apply, applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen.

Be currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior at an institution of higher learning, with a particular focus on Minority Serving Institutions - specifically, Historically Black College or University .

Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale and remain in good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher) throughout the duration of the fellowship program.

Have a declared major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Information Technology (IT), cybersecurity, or intelligence-related field.

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior by the start of appointment, and maintain enrollment on a full-time basis.

More information on the ICDF Program can be found at:

Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

Candidates also:

Must remain in good academic standing as defined by the school, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;

Must have declared a major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Information Technology (IT), cybersecurity, or intelligence-related field;

Must maintain enrollment on a full-time basis and remain in good academic standing throughout the duration of the fellowship program, if selected;

Meet the DHS developed qualifications standards prior to appointment and any physical, suitability, security requirements and if applicable medical clearance; and

If selected, must commit to twelve (12) consecutive weeks of full-time summer employment from the date of onboarding.

Qualifications

The Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program is a Congressionally-mandated program designed to help DHS recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest. The program provides qualified students opportunities to work alongside highly skilled intelligence and cybersecurity professionals at DHS, gain hands-on technical experience, interact with experts and peers at professional development events, and expand their professional network. This program is funded by the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer.

Basic Eligibility:

In order to be eligible as an intern under the Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program (ICDF), you must be considered a socially disadvantaged student, currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI). A qualifying educational institution is defined as a college and/or university and educational institutions or curricula accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates also:

• Must remain in good academic standing as defined by the school, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
• Must have declared a major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Information Technology (IT), cybersecurity, or intelligence-related field;
• Must maintain enrollment on a full-time basis and remain in good academic standing throughout the duration of the fellowship program, if selected;
• Meet the DHS developed qualifications standards prior to appointment and any physical, suitability, security requirements and if applicable medical clearance; and
• If selected, must commit to twelve (12) consecutive weeks of full-time summer employment from the date of onboarding.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-3 level:

Applicants must possess 6 months of general experience OR 1 year of successfully completed education above high school.

To qualify for the GS-4 level:

Applicants must possess 1 year of general experience OR 2 full years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.

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.


The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Program Completion and Placement Process:

Those who successfully complete the program, and who are eligible, may enter the placement process for employment within DHS in an excepted service or competitive service position. Permanent placement is not guaranteed, but the expectation is that projected growth within DHS in intelligence and cybersecurity will provide a variety of employment opportunities.

To be eligible for the placement process, participants must have completed the following:
• Obtained a bachelor's degree in a STEM, IT, cybersecurity, or intelligence field;
• GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
• Completed 480 hours of work at the Department;
• Participated in designated technical and core training;
• Collaborated with subject matter expert mentors in intelligence and cybersecurity; and
• Completed a challenge project (as designated by the agency).

Veterans' preference does not apply to selection for positions in the ICDF Program per Pub. Law No. 116-260.

Program Benefits:

• First-hand, practical experience in intelligence or cybersecurity disciplines;
• Individual Development Plans (IDP) providing a roadmap for professional development;
• Participation in high priority challenging projects;
• Formal and informal training in core and technical competencies;
• Access to mentors who will provide advice and support; and
• May be eligible for tuition assistance.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.

If you are selected for this position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate investigation as a condition of placement into this position. Certain investigation levels may automatically require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been met. For those positions that do not automatically require a credit check, it may later be required if the initial investigation surfaces a potential issue. Visit: OPM Mythbuster

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Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Must sign a service agreement.

Interns may be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a term or a permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of educational program requirements.

Must sign a program participant agreement and mobility agreement.

If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a person with a disability, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6261. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation