Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $121785 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters
Department: Department of Energy
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $121785 – $187093/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Q Access Authorization
Date Posted: 2026-10-01
Application Deadline: 2026-10-13

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Job Summary

This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Intelligence Research Specialist, you will conduct supply chain risk analysis to support a variety of stakeholders in the U.S. Energy Sector and Intelligence Community (IC).

Key Responsibilities

This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement.

Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist you will: Provide supply chain risk analysis in support of the Department's efforts to identify foreign capabilities and intent to subvert, sabotage, or exploit critical supply chains. Produce a full range of intelligence products to inform DOE decisionmakers and other stakeholders on potential threats to DOE and NNSA supply chains. Work with IC collectors to refine INT requirements to address evolving supply chain threats.

Maintain collaborative relationships with DOE CI field offices, IC counterparts, and key USG departments to harmonize approaches to identifying and addressing supply chain threats. Represent DOE-IN at relevant supply chain threat forums, panels, and working groups to shape interagency policy and champion Departmental objectives.

Follow operational guidelines for handling classified documents and secure systems within the division, ensuring full compliance with national security regulations and directives.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contact

douglas.bert@hc.doe.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.