GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Knowledge of intelligence concepts, principles, & techniques to provide guidance & advice required by the DHS IE. Knowledge of the operations of the national IC and associated functions, processes, principles, methods, and procedures to obtain needed intelligence information. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of DHS and I&A organizations. Knowledge of intelligence operations and analytical principles as well as threats to Homeland Security to gather, analyze and evaluate intelligence information. The work involves gathering information, identifying, and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or program support setting. This is in addition to work which requires application of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques that frequently require modification to fit a wider range of variables. Decisions about how to proceed in planning, organizing, and conducting studies are complicated by conflicting program goals and objectives. Assignments are further complicated by the need to deal with subjective concepts such as value judgments. The quality and quantity of actions are measurable primarily in predictive terms, and the findings and conclusions are highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification through replication of study methods or reevaluation of results. Options, recommendations, and conclusions developed by the employee consider and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long-range program performance. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute your education for your experience if you possess one of the following: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.M., if related -OR- Combination of Education and Experience A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. Specialized Experience GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following: Skill in applying a comprehensive range of intelligence research, foreign disclosure, collection methods, dissemination applications and methodologies that includes the evaluation of many diverse sources of information utilizing multiple intelligence information systems to develop intelligence capability and threat assessments. Knowledge of intelligence operations and analytical principles as well as threats to Homeland Security to gather, analyze and evaluate intelligence information. Comprehensive understanding of substantive intelligence programs, goals, priorities, policies, and commitments; the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones; and the interrelationships with other department programs to perform assessments and conduct in-depth studies in support of the Homeland Security DHS IC mission. Knowledge of intelligence operations and analytical principles as well as threats to Homeland Security to gather, analyze and evaluate intelligence information. Understanding of substantive intelligence programs, goals, priorities, policies, and commitments; the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones; and the interrelationships with other department programs to perform assessments and conduct in-depth studies in support of the Homeland Security DHS CYBER and IC mission. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government that demonstrates the following: Mastery of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of intelligence research, foreign disclosure, collection methods, dissemination applications and methodologies that includes the evaluation of many diverse sources of information utilizing multiple intelligence information systems to develop intelligence capability and threat assessments. Expert knowledge of the operations of the national CYBER and IC and associated functions, processes, principles, methods, and procedures to obtain needed intelligence information. Knowledge of US intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research planning, cyber, operations collection, target analysis, and other intelligence collection related activities. -Advanced knowledge of DHS and IC intelligence principles and regulations and has strong verbal and written communication and data analysis skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas to formulate and present findings/briefings, maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers, effectively train others in full performance of the job, and effectively plan functional team activities to accomplish set goals and objectives. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 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