Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $85447 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters
Department: Department of Energy
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $85447 – $158322/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-09-28
Application Deadline: 2026-10-07

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Job Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN) with responsibilities for providing technical and analytical support on global energy security issues.

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 a GS-13, Intelligence Research Specialist, you will: Analyze global energy issues, trade, investments, emerging technologies and geopolitical events that impact U.S. energy security.

Produce and publish finished intelligence reports and assessments on various energy security topics. Coordinate briefings for senior DOE officials and other U.S. government stakeholders on energy security matters. Represent DOE's positions on foreign energy issues and liaises with the broader U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and other government agencies. Identify intelligence gaps and collection requirements.

Provide comments on energy-related intelligence papers written in the Intelligence Community (IC).

Requirements & Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

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 $85447 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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