Tide Analyst: F Job in Northern Virginia - 98188700 - ZA4JBMWJ6SGYM

Job Title:
TIDE Analyst: F


Agency:
Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Job Announcement Number:
25611

SALARY RANGE:
$74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 to Thursday, March 29, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0132-12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent or Detail position (NTE 2 years)

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Northern Virginia

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

***This announcement will be open until the position is filled.Cut off points are scheduled in two increments.After each cutoff point, applications received during the previous two weeks will be reviewed for selection.***

Organization Mission: The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads our nation's effort to combat terrorism at home and abroad by analyzing the threat, sharing that information with our partners, and integrating all instruments of national power to ensure unity of effort. The Center serves as the primary organization in the United States Government for analyzing and integrating all intelligence possessed or acquired by the United States Government pertaining to terrorism and counterterrorism, and its Director serves as the National Intelligence Manager for Counterterrorism. NCTC also serves as the central and shared knowledge bank on known and suspected terrorists and international terrorist groups, as well as their goals, strategies, capabilities, and networks of contacts and support. And it conducts strategic operational planning for counterterrorism activities, coordinating and integrating the efforts of departments and agencies across the federal government.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Northern Virginia

Component Mission Statement: The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Directorate of Terrorist Identities (DTI) has four primary responsibilities: 1) to maintain and enhance the USG's authoritative database on known or suspected international terrorists, the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE); 2) to expand processes for obtaining and integrating biometric and other identity centric data into TIDE; 3) to plan for policy initiatives which support the role of TIDE as a watchlisting tool for the Intelligence Community (IC) and screening agencies outside of the IC as well as to ensure robust Quality Assurance practices; 4) to support enhancements of TIDE through analysis of encounter data, emerging threat information, and written profiles on select persons and trends related to TIDE.

Group/Branch Information:

This position has multiple positions open for DTI TIDE Enhancements Group and Mission Integration and Outreach Group.  Positions include TIDE database enhancements, biometric enhancements, Policy, Metrics and Quality Assurance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtain “watchlistâ€� nominations from various sources, including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DoS), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and create or enhance records in its terrorist identities database, the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE).  

Furnish the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) with international terrorist identity information for inclusion in the United States Government's (USG) consolidated terrorist watchlist, the Terrorist Screening Database.  

Track, identify, enter, and manage identity information on known or suspected terrorists in the TIDE system, and nominate an identity as a terrorist threat, in accordance with United States Intelligence Community-approved thresholds, Terrorist Identities Group-specific analytic procedures, and data rules.

Analyze all-source reporting to identify and manage identity information on known or suspected terrorists.

Assess all-source reporting to determine the identity data required to nominate a terrorist-associated individual for USG screening opportunities.

Facilitate collaboration in support of the integration of IC-wide terrorism analysis capabilities throughout the USG.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Thorough knowledge of terrorist identities analysis, compilation, and dissemination, coupled with extensive knowledge of associated databases and watchlisting processes.

Thorough knowledge of IC organizations, policies, and procedures, and their requirements with regard to terrorist identities intelligence and analysis.

Thorough knowledge of the mission, charter, roles, and responsibilities of the ODNI, IC, and USG agencies, and how these organizations can effectively integrate their terrorist identities analysis capabilities.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Ability to logically analyze, synthesize, and judge information, as well as the ability to review and incorporate multiple sources of information in performing assignments.

Ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in ODNI, the IC, and USG, and to earn their confidence and trust.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including an ability to work effectively at a senior level within an interagency environment on complex issues requiring negotiation and consensus-building.

Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated based upon the narrative responses you provide to each required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's).When describing your knowledge, skills and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.Your responses should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.

SCREENING QUESTION:
Click Here to view Screening Questions.


BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.


HOW TO APPLY:

FOR PERMANENT APPLICANTS:

This assignment provides Joint Intelligence Community (IC) Duty credit in accordance with IC Directive 601. Service in more than one element of the IC is highly valued.

AN INCOMPLETE PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A complete application must include the following steps:

a. All applicants must submit a resume. Format is at the discretion of the applicant but must include: full name; address; telephone number and email address where you can be reached.

b. Applicants must provide a detailed supplemental narrative statement addressing each required Knowledge; Skills; and Abilities (KSA).The narrative should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.

c. Previous two performance evlautions required.

d. A cover letter is required.

e.Reference the vacancy number you are applying to in the subject line and on each document submitted.

f. To submit a RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS (See Instructions below on how to submit a Resume and Attachments)

NOTE:YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

You may call (703)275-3663, ONLY to verify receipt of application package.

FOR DETAILEE APPLICANTS:(A Detailee is a civilian employee of another government agency detailed to perform duties for ODNI)

AN INCOMPLETE PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A complete application must include the following:

a. All applicants must submit a resume. Format is at the discretion of the applicant but must include: full name; address; telephone number and email address where you can be reached.

b. Applicants must provide a detailed supplemental narrative statement addressing each required Knowledge; Skills; and Abilities (KSA).The narrative should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.

c. Previous two performance evlautions required.

d. A cover letter is required.

e.Reference the vacancy number you are applying to in the subject line and on each document submitted.

f. To submit a RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS (See Instructions below on how to submit a Resume and Attachments)

NOTE:YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

You may call (703)275-3663, ONLY to verify receipt of application package.

Government candidates will be considered for a reimbursable detail assignment. Written approval to accept a detail assignment must be obtained from the applicant's parent organization prior to applying for a rotational position.

HOW TO SUBMIT A RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS

For Applicants that do not have a USAJobs account established.

1.Click, Create an Account

2.Enter required information

3.Once completed, Click I agree. Create my account.Your account profile will appear.

4.Under Resumes, Choose by clicking either, Build New Resume or Upload New Resume. Once you have built your resume or uploaded your resume, Click Upload Resume.Your Resume(s) will appear in your account profile.You can save up to 5 resumes in your account profile.

5.Click the Welcome Link, found in the upper right corner. This allows you to return to your account profile where you can attach documents.

6.To attach other documents (examples: TQ's and ECQ's).Click Saved Documents.

7.Under Upload Document, Click the drop-down menu, scroll down and Click Other.

8.Click Browse and attach your documents; you can save up to five documents.

9.Click Upload, attachments will appear in your account profile.Now you are ready to apply online.

10.Go to the vacancy announcement you want to apply for, Click Apply Online.

11.Select one of your resumes and select one or more of your attachments.

12.Click Apply for this position now!

For Applicants that have a USAJobs account established.

1.Click Sign-In, Sign into your account.

2.In your account profile, use can an existing resume or upload or build a new resume. You can save up to five resumes in your account profile.

3.If you use an existing resume, you will be in your account profile to attach documents to your profile. (Skip to step 5)

4.If you upload or build a new resume, you will have to Click the Welcome Link, found in the upper right corner.This allows you to return to your account profile where you can attach documents.

5.To attach other documents (examples: TQ's and ECQ's).Click Saved Documents.

6.Under Upload Document, Click the drop-down menu, scroll down and Click Other.

7.Click Browse and attach your documents; you can save up to five documents in your account profile.

8.Click Upload, attachments will appear in your account profile.Now you are ready to apply online.

9.Go to the vacancy announcement you want to apply for, Click Apply Online.

10.Select one of your resumes and select one or more of your attachments.

11.Click Apply for this position now!

NOTE:YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Applicant Inquiry
Phone: 703-275-3663
Email: recruitment@ugov.gov Agency Information:
ODNI
1234 Business St
Washington, DC 20505
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will ONLY be contacted if they have been selected for an interview.