Developmental Intelligence Specialist

Developmental Intelligence Specialist, GG-0132-07 target GG-12.

This is an open-continuous announcement, meaning we accept applications on an ongoing basis and review them as project needs and opportunities arise.

Description:
Join the National Space Intelligence Center as a Developmental Intelligence Specialist, assisting in providing and producing finished intelligence, focused on the operational capabilities of foreign space systems, from a worldwide perspective. This finished intelligence is circulated across the Department of Defense (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and US Government—having a high impact.

This position starts at entry level, GG-07, with developmental promotion opportunities full performance at GG-12.

Responsibilities:

• Information Collection: Conduct comprehensive research and gather relevant information from diverse sources to support intelligence assessments.
• Data Validation and Verification: Assess the credibility, reliability, and validity of gathered information.
• Data Organization and Management: Organize and manage large volumes of data efficiently using various tools and techniques.
• Data Analysis: Analyze collected data to identify key trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Prepare clear, concise, and timely intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Tool and Technique Development: Contribute to the development and refinement of information gathering and analysis tools and techniques.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other analysts and teams to share information and contribute to broader intelligence assessments.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in intelligence analysis.
• Adherence to Standards: Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations regarding the collection, use, and dissemination of intelligence information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to dissect complex data, identify meaningful patterns, and challenge assumptions to uncover hidden insights.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders, leveraging data visualization tools.
• Adaptability & Proactive Approach: Willingness to learn new techniques and proactively seek out new data sources.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Commitment to unbiased analysis, ethical guidelines, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaboration & Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.
  

Intelligence Specialists are hired as “developmental” employees, which means we’ll train a large portion of the skills you need to be successful!

It also means you’ll start at the entry level grade and receive annual promotions to the next salary as you become more skilled and meet performance requirements.

Think of our jobs as having levels, like rungs on a ladder. The higher the number, the more responsibility and experience you're expected to have, and generally, the higher the pay.

If you have been here 1 year, your grade is GG-0132-07 and your salary is $52,339.
If you have been here 2 years, your grade is GG-0132-09 and your salary is $64,021.
If you have been here 3 years, your grade is GG-0132-11 and your salary is $77,460.
If you have been here 4 years, your grade is GG-0132-12 and your salary is $92,841.

Requirements:
1. Must be a U.S Citizen.
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
3. May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft for performing temporary work assignments
4. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
5. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information.

Why Work at NSIC?

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to national security decisions, helping to protect lives and shape future United States Space Force systems.
• Generous Benefits:
  • Strong Salary Progression: Annual increases based on performance, with potential for cash awards.
  • Affordable Healthcare: Government covers 75% of premiums, plus FSA option.
  • Excellent Retirement: Three-tiered system including automatic and matched TSP contributions.
  • Abundant Time Off: Accrue generous annual and sick leave, plus paid parental leave and 11 federal holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules (CWS, MAXFLEX) and options for paid fitness time ("PT").
• Continuous Growth: Extensive training opportunities and tuition assistance for advanced degrees (including free programs).