Summary
The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) Operating Component Cyber Mission Center is seeking a GG-0132-13 Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst. Develops, promotes, and integrates DCSA cyber counterintelligence initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber foreign intelligence threats.
Duties
As a Cyber Counter Intelligence Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties: Serve as a cyber counterintelligence analytic subject matter expert, providing cyber-enrichment and analysis to DCSA CI activities and reporting. Conduct log analysis to identify cyber incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities and make recommendations for improvements and changes. Identify, research and validate indicators of compromise and counterintelligence-related cyber threat activities to establish attribution and evaluate the level of threat posed. Enhance counterintelligence-related cyber threat and vulnerability awareness among internal and external consumers. Present analytic findings in oral and written communications. As a recognized subject matter expert the employee fully utilizes classified and unclassified databases, software applications, and other intelligence research tools to identify, assess and evaluate cyber adversary capabilities and intentions, methodologies, methods and motives of those who may conduct CNE (computer network exploitation) and CNA (computer network attacks) against designated systems and information.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Resume Panel review. Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on to the SME Resume Panel review. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.