Intelligence Research Specialist
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of Energy
This job in plain English
This job is an Intelligence Research Specialist position in the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence at the Department of Energy, based in Washington, DC. The work focuses on cyber threats to DOE systems, national laboratories, and energy infrastructure. It requires a Q-level security clearance, a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, and possible polygraph testing.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals can apply. No prior federal experience is required.
What you would do
- Research complex cyber threats from foreign actors targeting DOE systems and energy infrastructure.
- Evaluate incomplete or conflicting technical information using structured analytic methods.
- Represent DOE-IN as a technical expert in interagency working groups and forums.
- Work with national laboratories and NNSA to evaluate cyber-physical threats.
- Identify intelligence gaps and recommend targeted collection requirements.
Do you qualify for GS-13 to GS-14?
With experience: You need at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level (or GS-14 level for that grade), gained in federal or private-sector work, including volunteer work. You must match 2 of 3 listed areas, such as researching cyber threat data, writing threat assessments, or briefing leaders.
With education: There are no specific education requirements. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less showing duties, employer details, dates, and hours per week
- Optional cover letter for extra information
- DD-214 and other veterans' preference papers, if you claim it
- CTAP/ICTAP eligibility proof and performance rating, if you claim priority
- Military spouse documents, if you claim that status
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your resume shows the specialized experience, and on your answers to the Assessment Questionnaire. Overstating your experience, cheating, or using AI tools to write answers can get you removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Use specific examples in your resume that match the specialized experience areas, with dates and hours per week.
- Keep your resume to two pages with 0.5-inch margins, since extra pages will not be reviewed.
- Write all assessment answers yourself, and do not list your Social Security number or date of birth on attachments.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time.
Incentives and relocation: Hiring incentives may be authorized based on budget and federal rules. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Participates in E-Verify
- Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
- Suitability or fitness determination after background investigation
- One-year probationary period may be required
- Special-Sensitive (High Risk) position
- Q-level security clearance must be obtained and maintained
- Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance required before starting
- Initial and recurring counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a CI-scope polygraph
- Testing designated position with applicant and random drug testing
- Not remote; must report to the listed duty station
- Occasional travel required
- Excepted Service appointment without competitive career tenure
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $121,785 – $187,093 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 to GS-14 · General Schedule
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Intelligence (0132)
- Announcement
- 27-IN-13103634-EX
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