INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TSCM)

Description:

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise in technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) controls and verification.

Requirements:

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 02/16/2026

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

You may qualify at the GG -09 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-07 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Assisting in researching Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection.
• Assisting with operations of a TSCM program, AND/OR
• Appling limited knowledge with National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures. , OR

B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

You may qualify at the GG -11 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Researching and understanding of Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in assigned areas of responsibilities under close supervision.
• Assisting with operations of a TSCM program, AND/OR
• Appling limited knowledge or experience with National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures. , OR

B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

You may qualify at the GG -12 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Researching and understanding of Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in assigned areas of responsibilities under little supervision.
• Working in operations of a TSCM program under close supervision.
• Assisting others in using TSCM, Tempest, Cyber and Physical Security equipment and their uses under close supervision.
• Appling moderate familiarity in the application of National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policy & procedures under close supervision; AND/OR,
• Conducting TSCM survey and technical security evaluation & inspection activities under close supervision.

You may qualify at the GG -13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Utilizing Federal & International laws, theories, concepts, principles, policies and procedures governing security protection in TSCM.
• Managing operations of a TSCM program with little to no supervision.
• Using TSCM, Tempest, Cyber and Physical Security equipment with little to no supervision.
• Applying the application of National, DoD and agency TSCM, TEMPEST and digital forensics policies & procedures with little to no supervision; AND/OR,
• Conducting TSCM survey and technical security evaluation & inspection activities with little to no supervision.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.