IMAGERY ANALYST JOINT PED OPERATIONS CENTER (JPOC) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties The Imagery Analyst in this position provides consultant service and/or monitors projects in interrelated geographical or functional fields; incumbent assignments are based on general objectives; their technical decisions are authoritative; and they are generally recognized as the organization's experts in their field. The incumbent manages Joint Production, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) activities; contributes to the production of intelligence exploitation policies; and provides multi-disciplined national technical means, commercial, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) collection and analysis to CBP operational components. Ensures analysis, of National and commercial collection platforms, is focused on Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) and Standing Information Needs (SIN) to implement risk-informed intelligence driven operations against the highest threats. Provides tactical and strategic level support to CBP operational components to inform and enhance operational and resource allocation decision making. Perform complex and timely imagery analysis and imagery derived Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) analysis in support to ensure the highest quality of timely support to the team. You will be required to communicate analytical assessments clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present analysis products and ideas in an operational environment. You will use your technical expertise and experience of Processing Exploitation and Dissemination(PED) of remotely sensed data such as Hyper/Multi-Spectral Imagery (HSI/MSI), Thermal/Infrared Imagery, Electro-Optical Imagery, Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR), and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). Accesses National and Commercial imagery libraries for required softcopy imagery. Integrates and fuses all-source multi-sensor data when required. Applies an extensive knowledge of intelligence, imagery analysis, research, and database management methodologies to monitor border regions and support operational monitoring of issues that threaten border security. Prepares a variety of softcopy imagery products to meet project requirements and publishes products to appropriate imagery databases. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a current permanent Federal employee * Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under required documents section. * Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions * Must have achieved a minimum of meet expectations/proficiency on latest performance appraisal/evaluation * Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity* * The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Qualifications Qualifications required: * Extensive knowledge of specialized intelligence collection and dissemination techniques and sources to produce instruction regarding imagery analysis. * Extensive knowledge of operations of the intelligence program of CBP and its relationship to national intelligence activities to facilitate the prevention of national security acts, including potential terrorists' attacks, weapons, narcotics, people smuggling, and international money laundering. * Extensive knowledge of the interplay of geographical, political, military, economic, and industrial forces, in various regions of the world to affect analytical assessments and recommendations. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to effectively disseminate information and to conduct presentations and briefings to executive audiences in both the intelligence, law enforcement, and trade communities. * Vast knowledge of a wide range of research and collection methods and analytical imagery applications when developing innovative solutions from questionable or incomplete data. * Extensive knowledge of intelligence issues to validate imagery conclusions and coordinate input from other analysts and organizations when preparing finished imagery intelligence products. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: * Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) * Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) * Name of Federal agency * Supervisor name, email, and phone number * Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position. Additional information **DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position. Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA: * Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. * Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: * Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA. * Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. * Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed. Required Documents 1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the Qualifications section. 2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official Notification of Personnel Action document which shows the following information: * Your appointment in the Federal service * Tenure * Grade and Step * Full performance level If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. 3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02 . How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/24/2024 to receive consideration. * To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire. * Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information DHS Joint Duty Program Email Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on Applica