Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Specialist

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Specialist serves as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Analyst at overseas U.S. Embassy and Consulate locations primarily in designated high threat countries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
• Utilizes numerous datasets, specialized tools, and advanced research and analytical techniques to identify and analyze individuals that may pose a threat to U.S. and State Department interests; identifies opportunities to mitigate threats through a variety of analytical processes; validates the significance of data; and makes recommendations regarding the mitigation of threats.
• Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.
• Independently identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to RSOs, senior post management, and CCV and senior DS management as appropriate.
• Plans, develops, and leads in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.
• Show initiative in independently identifying additional areas of concern in the open-source threat assessments.
• Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.
• Recommends e-mail responses to other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.
• Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.
• Provide biometrics analysis training to newly hired DS/ICI/CCV contract Identity Intelligence Assistant and Junior Identity Intelligence Analysts.
• Provide training on the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) to students attending the Basic RSO, RSO In Service, Assistant Regional Security Officer-Investigations, Foreign Service National Investigator, and Foreign Service National Investigator In Service training classes at the Diplomatic Security Training Center.
• Brief DS Agents who are transferring to posts with DSIAS on the DSIAS system and the overall DS vetting program.
• Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.
• Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide identity intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.
• Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S. Embassies and Consulates world-wide.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of classified and unclassified material.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Six (6) years of relevant intelligence analysis experience, or Counterintelligence, Human Resource Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) experience.
• Experience must be with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of State, or an equivalent U.S. Government agency and should include experience in Military Occupational Specialties 35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, 35M, 35L or other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series. Or minimum of four (4)) years of relevant intelligence analysis experience with a bachelor's degree from a four (4) year U.S. accredited college in one of the following areas: Political Science, International Affairs, Area Studies, or a related field of study
• One year required or two (2) years preferred experience conducting Identity Intelligence/biometric intelligence analysis.
• Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.
• Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.
• Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other Executive Branch agencies.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.
• Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members and be mission focused.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance:

• TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Access Required
• Must have a current United States Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
• Must have a current U.S. Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)/Tier 5 or equivalent (less than 4-1/2 years old) to be eligible for SCI access.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Some travel both domestically and internationally required based on business demands.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.