COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Counterintelligence (CI) Program Manager, providing counterintelligence services to DFAS HQ and its geographical locations worldwide.
• Act as the primary partnership point between DFAS and NCIS/DCHC/FBI for counterintelligence investigations and operations.
• Provide expert-level guidance on the organization, personnel, activities, and capabilities of intelligence entities that pose a threat to DFAS infrastructure and programs.
• Conduct the DFAS Insider Threat/Insider Outreach (IP/IO) collection program by directing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating IP/IO-related counterintelligence activities within DFAS and coordinating those activities with DoD and national-level agencies.
• Coordinate requests for behavioral scientist support, polygraph, technical surveillance countermeasures program (TSCM), and other requirements with the Lead Counterintelligence Agency (NCIS) and/or Defense Counterintelligence.
• Respond to counterintelligence mission taskings from the Defense Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Center (DCHC); develop programs in concert with DFAS security and the Lead CI Agency to assist in the detection of Insider Threats.
• Assist in the development of additional counterintelligence resource requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Candidates must have served 3 months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• New employees to DFAS will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Moving expenses will be paid.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is 1-24%.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions require more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12 for GS-13) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing policies, procedures, and threat assessments related to Counterintelligence (CI) activities.
• Analyzing or evaluating quantitative and qualitative data to assess Counterintelligence activities.
• Coordinating with the intelligence community to assist in investigations, disseminate information, or provide other Counterintelligence support.
• Identifying and implementing Counterintelligence controls with other protection programs to protect critical infrastructure from Foreign Intelligence Entity's (FIE) cyber threats, malicious insiders, espionage, and supply chain exploitation.
• Independently coordinating and executing, when required, all Counterintelligence Functional Service (CIFS) support activities.

Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Additional Information

• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), refer to the relevant guidelines.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• This announcement may be used to make a temporary promotion, which could later be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period during which your performance and conduct will be evaluated.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) and Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration.
• Pay for first-time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 of the salary range for their respective grade level.
• Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to DoD policy guidance.
• The security designation will vary and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment requires a background investigation which may delay the starting date.
• For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before receiving a conditional job offer.