Analysis Career Field Entry-Level Stem (Biological Scientist, Engineer, Physical Scientist, Physicis
Defense Intelligence Agency · Department of Defense
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This job in plain English
This is an entry-level intelligence job in Charlottesville, VA, with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). It is an analysis career field posting for STEM graduates, with 1 vacancy, pay from GG-7 to GG-10, and a Top Secret-level clearance for Sensitive Compartmented Information. The announcement does not describe specific duties; it sends you to DIA's online system to view them.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Only U.S. citizens can apply. The job is open to the public, current federal employees in the excepted service, veterans, and National Guard and reserve members.
What you would do
- Review the duties listed in DIA's online application system
- Check the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID for your target job
Do you qualify for GG-7 to GG-10?
With education: Education must come from a school accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to count toward qualifications.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume that addresses each Mandatory Assessment Factor in detail
- Education records showing accredited schools, if relying on education
- Any other documents listed in the online application instructions
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications and on written responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors. A resume reference alone is not enough, and applicants who do not fully address all factors will not be considered further.
Tips for this job:
- Write a full answer for each Mandatory Assessment Factor; do not just point to your resume
- Check the online application for the specific Job Opening ID and duties before applying
- Use an accredited school for any education you list, and provide the required details
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship
- Drug test
- Security investigation and thorough background inquiry
- Special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation
- Possible polygraph examination
- Two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period
- Civilian mobility agreement
- Sign agreement not to disclose classified information
- Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
- Enroll in DoD direct deposit
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
- $81,901 – $129,824 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GG-7 to GG-10 · General Schedule equivalent
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Security clearance
- Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Intelligence (0132)
- Announcement
- 127419-01-RH