Intelligence Operations Specialist (Cyber Analysis)

$82,764 - $128,956/Yr

United States Department of Homeland Security - Springfield, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Springfield, VA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Intelligence Operations Specialist (Cyber Analysis) position at the Department of Homeland Security focuses on safeguarding the American transportation infrastructure by analyzing cyber threats and risks. This role involves monitoring, researching, and reporting on cyber intelligence related to transportation security, ensuring the safety of various transportation systems across the country.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and report on cyber threats and risks to transportation for TSA operational components and private industry stakeholders.
• Write cyber intelligence assessments, reports, and products from multiple sources.
• Conduct analysis for timely responses to cyber priority intelligence requirements and emerging customer needs.
• Identify trends, patterns, and linkages in cyber intelligence and events, drawing conclusions and estimating probabilities.
• Research and draft cyber intelligence reports and briefings on adversary tactics and threats to the transportation sector.
• Perform peer-level reviews of reports/products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Review cyber intelligence and operational reports regarding significant cyber network events and activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Experience in researching and gathering data, validating information and sources, and analyzing data to develop conclusions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in writing cyber intelligence reports and assessments from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of cyber adversary tactics and threats to the transportation sector.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies.