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Criminal Analyst-HSI Intel

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Apr 25, 2021

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Duties

Summary

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment and may be extended in 120-day increments as needed.

TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance required.

Local Commuting Area Only.


This position serves in the Criminal Analysis and Production Division (CAPD) within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Office of Intelligence.
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Responsibilities

Research, study and analyze criminal networks, illicit markets, and activities most hazarding to the National Security of the Homeland.

Develop all-source criminal network analysis or practical models of criminal networks to identify network vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

Identify patterns and characteristic behaviors of criminal profiles, functions, hierarchy, modus operandi, geographic distribution, command and control, and frequency and resilience of ties.

Evaluate the validity, accuracy, reliability, credibility and urgency of all information.

Provide accurate, thorough, timely, and usable intelligence analysis while demonstrating use of sound analytical tradecraft, proper data sets, and methodologies.

Develop usable leads and fuse information about criminal networks, associates, key attributes, transportation nodes, and illicit pathways from a variety of sources.

Advance inter- and intra-agency coordination and collaboration to collect and/or share information of intelligence value to fill information gaps.

Assess and summarize case information to provide output and feedback to internal and external stakeholder as directed in support of operational planning and priorities.

Conduct briefings on case support and produce products, threat assessments, intelligence reports, and weekly case updates.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must currently be at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
  • Must be a current permanent Federal employee
  • Must currently be at the grade level of the detail or equivalent in other pay system . ? No Temporary Promotion Opportunity
  • Must complete DHS 250-2 Application Form.? Supervisory signature is required.? Please see "Required Documents" section for form.


Qualifications

Qualifications required:

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you are currently a GS-13 and meet the qualifications or you qualify for the GS-14 level if you are currently a GS-14 and meet the qualifications below

  • Applicants are required to have 3 years minimum solid working experience or expertise analyzing criminal networks or supporting criminal investigations and have a comprehensive understanding of intelligence analysis and targeting.
  • Applicants must have the ability to work in fast-paced environment, apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills, have excellent oral and written communications, and willingness to learn and navigate multiple system applications.
  • Applicants must have the ability to work independently and with team(s) of other criminal analysts or criminal investigators to collect information, conduct analysis, and develop usable leads in support of law enforcement operations.

  • Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
    It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

    Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

    Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  • Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  • Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  • Name of Federal agency
  • Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)


  • Education

    EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

    Additional information

    **DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

    If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

    Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
  • Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
  • Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
    • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
    • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
    • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.
  • Complete 12 hours of professional development using Skillsoft courses, videos, and books in conjunction with the established assignment objectives for the JDA.
  • Attend each of the DHS Joint Duty Program Director's quarterly webinars (1 hour per quarter).


  • 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 basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

    If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

    Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Top Secret

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

    Trust determination process
    National security

    Required Documents

    1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

    2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
  • Your appointment in the Federal service
  • Tenure
  • Grade and Step
  • Full performance level
  • If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

    3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02 .

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