You will serve as a GG-13 senior Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Analyst responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting raw ACINT data. You will use analytical techniques in Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements, acoustic signal processing theory, and sensor certification to complete assignments. This position is located within the ACINT Department of FARRAGUT TECHNICAL ANALYSIS CENTER in Suitland, Maryland.
['You will exploit acoustic data using specialized signal processing and analysis equipment and software installed in the National Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Laboratory.', 'You will employ Target Motion Analysis (TMA) techniques and analytical techniques used in Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements, acoustic signal processing theory, and sensor certification.', 'You will apply Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) gram analysis and beamforming techniques to daily Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) analysis.', 'You will develop, tailor, prepare, and communicate detailed technical and intelligence-based acoustic assessments and other products that represent the command position of foreign naval threat platforms acoustic signatures.', 'You will draw on board expertise to effectively interact and coordinate with senior Intelligence Community (IC) members and foreign counterparts.']
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: Serve as a Senior Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) analyst responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting raw ACINT data; Develop new and revise existing formal intelligence products and assessments relative to the capability of foreign countries to undertake certain naval operations including briefings, automated and manual databases, studies, estimates, and analysis; Interact with senior Intelligence Community (IC), industry, or other analysts and/or experts and coordinate information with foreign counterparts. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url="List-by-Occupational-Series" Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf
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This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position requires rotating shift work.