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Intelligence Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a public notice flyer for an Intelligence Specialist job at Quantico, Virginia, with the U.S. Marine Corps. The flyer is for anticipated vacancies, so the job may or may not be filled from it. The work focuses on Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) intelligence, and the job requires a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Telework eligible1 vacancy listed; the flyer also says several vacancies may be filled

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.

The notice is open to the public, but the agency clarifies that only U.S. citizens can apply. Applicants must also meet the security and suitability requirements below.

What you would do

  • Produce and share OPIR-based intelligence products for worldwide customers
  • Produce advanced analysis of OPIR data and check the accuracy of reports
  • Serve as a senior analyst who trains and mentors junior analysts
  • Give technical guidance on the RTPED process for OPIR operations
  • Prepare and present briefings to senior military and agency officials

Do you qualify for GG-13?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GG-12, the next lower grade. Specialized experience means hands-on work related to the job. Private or public sector experience can count, and the flyer gives an example of 10 or more years as an Imagery Analyst with advanced OPIR knowledge.

With education: The announcement lists no education qualifications (it says N/A), so education cannot be used to qualify.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages, legible, showing job titles, duties and accomplishments
  • Employer name, start and end dates (month/year), and hours per week for each job
  • Pay plan, series and grade for any federal jobs listed
  • Clearance level and date listed in your resume
  • Copies of any licenses, certificates or professional memberships you claim
  • Transcripts or a list of courses and grades if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, plus SF-15 documents for 10-point preference
  • Redacted copies are allowed for personal information, but originals must be provided if selected

How you will be rated: Human Resources reviews your resume against the minimum qualifications, then qualified applicants go to the hiring manager. Interviews may be held, and your information will be verified for performance, suitability and security. Inflated claims or incomplete packages can lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Send your resume by email to the address given in the flyer, since fax applications are not accepted.
  • Put your clearance level and date in your resume, because the job requires Top Secret/SCI.
  • Show the dates, hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade for each federal job, and keep the resume to 2 pages.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed, or relocation incentives authorized, depending on command policy and funding. Recruitment incentives may be authorized for eligible new hires.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment
  • Must get and keep a Top Secret clearance with SCI access
  • Pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, with random testing later
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must take part in direct deposit pay
  • Must pass E-Verify employment check
  • Periodic polygraph examination required
  • Must acknowledge in writing a DCIPS appointment with no competitive status
  • May require a 2-year DCIPS trial period
  • Travel 10% of the time, within or outside the continental U.S.
  • Retired military members may face rules limiting appointment within 180 days of retirement

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 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GG-13 · General Schedule equivalent
Location
Quantico, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Intelligence (0132)
Announcement
DEST-13104596-27-ELP

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