By Social Links in OSINT Jobs — Sep 28, 2022

US Defense Intelligence Agency - INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE)

Duties

DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

- U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Qualifications

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Performs the following above proficiency with minimal supervision: Employs tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) when conducting PAI collection, in order to mitigate operational risk and adhere to laws and policies governing the collection and use of PAI.
2. Performs the following above proficiency with minimal supervision: Works with Intelligence Community collectors, collection managers, as well analysts, military commanders, and other intelligence consumers to determine consumer dependencies.
3. Performs the following above proficiency with minimal supervision: Develops an OSINT collection plan in order to satisfy a given intelligence requirement, evaluates and “vets” sources of PAI information and produces OSINT reporting in order to satisfy a given intelligence requirements.
4. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
5. Designs solutions that address the complex, sensitive, and multi-faceted issues, thereby maximizing organizational impact.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Completed DIA Course Managed Attribution and/or previous user of Managed Attribution application.
2. Knowledge of Open Source research and collection techniques/tradecraft.
3. Desired background in research and/or analysis of Russia and/or China political/military issues and capabilities.

Additional information

DIA positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency’s conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement. All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program. DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your application must include sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position to which you are applying. To view this position’s requirements, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.

Benefits

Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

Review our benefits

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Please see instructions within the on-line application for this vacancy announcement on the DIA web-site, www.dia.mil.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically, using DIA's online job tool.

Go to: http://www.dia.mil.
Click the link to "Search and Apply for Jobs" or click the link to "Careers" > "Vacancies."
Your first visit? Click "New User" to setup your account.
Click "Search" to view Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you.
Save as a Favorite or select the Job Opening to Apply.
At the top of the "Job Search" page, click "My Favorite Jobs" to view each announcement. Start the application process by clicking the "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement.
While working on the application, "Save" frequently. When you save the document, prior to final submission, you can exit the application and return later to continue by logging-in and going to Job Search > My Activities > Applications with a status of Not Submitted.
Finished? Click "Submit."
You must complete and submit the application prior to the closing date listed on the Vacancy Announcement.
Final applications are not available for revision. If you need to revise your application, complete and submit another application.