The position supports the mission and objectives of the ASH organization in the Intelligence & Threat Analysis Division (AXE-200). Duties Serves as an Intelli

Intelligence Operations Specialist (Cyber Intelligence Analyst)

Federal Aviation Administration • 
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type: Contractor
Job Description:

The position supports the mission and objectives of the ASH organization in the Intelligence & Threat Analysis Division (AXE-200).

Duties

Serves as an Intelligence Operations Specialist for Cyber Intelligence to assess current and emerging cybersecurity and technology threats while working within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) under the guidance of, and in support of the Division Manager and team leader as part of the Aviation Technical Intelligence (ATI) team within the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Division in the Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response at the Federal Aviation Administration. The Incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under limited direction of the manager, team leader, or more experienced cyber threat analysts.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Monitor and evaluate all-source intelligence and information to identify and assess potential cyber threats to FAA information systems, the National Airspace System (NAS), and civil aviation operations.
  • Apply technical knowledge to develop and produce finished cyber threat intelligence products and assessments to support FAA senior leaders, policymakers, and the FAA cybersecurity community. Conduct trend analysis to inform mitigation planning, operational decision-making, and crisis management.
  • Provide time-critical Indications and Warning (I&W) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) for the FAA Security Operations Center (SOC), NAS Cyber Operations (NCO), systems security staff, and interagency partners to warn of and contribute to mitigation measures for protecting against cyber-attacks, emerging cyber threats and/or vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and provide intelligence briefings to FAA executives and senior leaders on current and emerging cyber threats to establish a comprehensive cyber threat picture, support FAAs decision-making processes, and policy development.
  • Develop and leverage diverse collaborative relationships within FAA Lines of Business, Department of Transportation (DOT), the Intelligence Community (IC) and other relevant national-level agencies to collaborate on and share information on cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities potentially affecting the aviation ecosystem.
  • Coordinate with aviation industry and foreign counterparts, as appropriate, to foster collaborative relationships and communicate timely and relevant intelligence information.
  • Represent the organization in interagency working groups and effectively build and leverage diverse and collaborative networks to better understand emerging malicious cyber and physical threats and improve information sharing efforts.
  • Support cyber strategy, policy, mitigation planning, and community messaging initiatives. Support exercise activities, committees, conferences, and other collaborative initiatives to effectively represent ASH, FAA, U.S. government, and aviation equities, as appropriate.
  • Additional duties may entail night, weekend, and holiday duty in the event of surge, crisis, and/or staffing shortfalls, as needed, to support potential 24-hour/7-days a week agency operations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Travel Required: 20% (Domestic Only)
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

  • Experience applying all-source intelligence to assess cyber threats from potentially hostile or illicit actors.
  • Experience communicating and providing written and verbal assessments to executive leadership.

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Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded or faxed on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at the time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.



All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

Forms:
  • SF-15  : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $100,351 - $155,530
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