Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The organizational location of this position AFELM US SOCOM JX DC0, FT BELVOIR AIN VA The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a biological weapons programs intelligence subject matter expert engaged in the technical analysis and production of information obtained and processed from multiple intelligence sources in direct support of the USSOCOM J10. Responsibilities This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category is at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. *Salary Ranges shown includes local market supplement * DUTIES: Serves as the senior adviser and primary consultant on biological weapons programs intelligence analysis and production Provide timely and relevant biological-related technical intelligence support and expertise across the SOCOM J10 Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Directorate. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect experience at the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS/GG) pay system or other pay systems, demonstrating quality in the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to meet the requirements of this position. Examples of creditable experience: Knowledge of the U.S Intelligence Community, its primary members, the intelligence process, evaluation and analysis of intelligence data and the organization functions and capabilities, specifically related to the biological threat community of interest. Advanced knowledge of intelligence information flow and other governing regulations including Intelligence Oversight requirements that relate to finished intelligence production to ensure a timely response to customers requirements. . Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND Click on the following link to view specialized experience for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Knowledge of Countering Weapons Mass Destruction and associated Coordinating Authority missions, functions, responsibilities, organizations, procedures, goals and objectives of HQ USSOCOM, DOD, Interagency, Joint Staff and IC stakeholders in setting biological threat properties for planning, policy and analysts purpose Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks related to specific area of expertise which link and leverage DoD and IC capabilities in support of the J10, DoD and SOCOM leaders, and allies and partners. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Ability to defend and/or negotiate findings and biological weapons program assessments. Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze, and consult on potential or actual problem areas relating to biological weapons programs. Applies advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources. Ability to contribute, implement and ensure the USSOCOM J10's CWMD CA plans, assessments and recommendations are informed by the Defense Intelligence All-source Analysis Enterprise characterization of biological threats, as appropriate. Ability to facilitate and develop DoD and IC wide biological threat working groups and committees. Ability to integrating Defense and IC stakeholders for facilitating biological threat priorities for planning, policy, and analysis purposes. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.