This vacancy is for a GS-0132-13, Intelligence Research Specialist (Counter Terrorism Analyst) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area (LANTAREA), Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic, Operations Division in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
You will serve as an Intelligence Research Specialist (Counter Terrorism Analyst) and be responsible for providing strategic and operational intelligence support to area operations with an emphasis on Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection analysis and liaises with similar units. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Analyzing and contextualizing large volume of technical and sensitive intelligence and law enforcement (LE) reporting on state and non-state sponsored terrorism and homeland defense issues. Planning, organizing, and performing substantive research and analysis of tactically actionable issues and coordinates closely with Analysis and Collections Branch leadership.
Applying in-depth knowledge of the intelligence dissemination and collection process to recommend improvements. Preparing timely analytic products that clearly, concisely, and coherently convey the implications of pertinent issues to the formulation and execution of USCG operations and US foreign policy. Producing and disseminating a wide variety of products, including written and verbal briefs, papers, and studies related to pertinent intelligence data and information.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
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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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $108019 – $140426/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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