Insider Threat Analyst

Duties

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence, Insider Threat and Counterintelligence Services Division located in Washington, DC. This position will be used to staff key positions within the Insider Threat Branch. This is a one-year non-reimbursable position with an option to extend.

While adhering to all DHS and CBP policies and directives pertaining to CBP's Insider Threat Program, the selectees will perform agency-level insider threat analysis, conduct research, leverage User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tools, and utilize various technical and non-technical data sources to detect anomalous activities and behaviors within the agency.

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:

• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing, and to present well-considered and sound recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix team environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Experience formulating and analyzing data reports.
• Experience using software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) for tracking projects and reporting outcomes.
• Well-organized and be able to multi-task on a variety of projects.
• Experience engaging with Senior Leadership and/or Government Executives.
• Experience facilitating webinars or briefings with stakeholders, partners, or leadership is preferred.
• Strategic Planning and Strategic Foresight knowledge is preferred.
  
  

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.