Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS)

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.

ABOUT THE JOB

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Intelligence Enterprise (IE), and serves in a developmental capacity under the leadership and guidance of a higher graded specialist. REQUIRED BASIC SKILLSET In order to fully support CBP border security operations, this position requires considerable knowledge of all but the most complex aspects of the CBP IE mission, functions, processes, policies, regulations, authorities, and partnerships including the following:CBP IE border security intelligence mission, and the use of both raw and finished intelligence production to support operations. CBP and DHS IE mission, programs and operations - and their functional relationship to the national intelligence priorities framework.CBP and DHS IE operational authorities and related border security laws, regulations, and policies. Intersection of the CBP mission and authorities with those of other federal agencies, state/ local/ territorial/ and tribal governments; and multi-agency collaboration for mission accomplishment.Critical thinking techniques and structured analysis methods required to mitigate bias; intelligence question validation processes; and critical reading techniques to review intelligence information. Criteria for determining information source reliability, and credibility of facts and estimates for application to a variety of CBP IE problems and functional areas. CBP, DHS and federal law enforcement systems and databases, and their content and application for intelligence production; knowledge of unclassified open source information systems and databases and the navigation techniques used to gather and develop content for analytical products and briefings.IC systems, databases and message traffic at all levels of security classification used to gather and develop content for analytic products and briefings to provide situational awareness for decision makers and operators.Research tools, techniques and procedures used to support analysis and production of intelligence products, and establish the trends, patterns, and estimates that enhance situational awareness of decision makers and operators.Principles, rules, and regulations regarding the secure handling of classified information and products; and knowledge of derivative classification requirements.Steps and processes of intelligence preparation of the environment, prioritization of threats, and development of courses of action to counter those threats, close intelligence gaps and to execute intelligence initiatives in support of operations.Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats posed to CBP border security capabilities and capacity, including systems, processes and resources impacting border security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support CBP border security intelligence mission using both raw and finished intelligence production.
• Understand and apply CBP and DHS IE mission, programs, operations, and their functional relationship to the national intelligence priorities framework.
• Collaborate with other federal agencies, state/local/territorial/tribal governments for mission accomplishment.
• Use critical thinking techniques and structured analysis methods to mitigate bias and validate intelligence questions.
• Conduct research using various tools and techniques to support analysis and production of intelligence products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable knowledge of all but the most complex aspects of the CBP IE mission, functions, processes, policies, regulations, authorities, and partnerships.
• Ability to determine information source reliability and credibility of facts and estimates.
• Proficiency in CBP, DHS, and federal law enforcement systems and databases for intelligence production.
• Knowledge of unclassified open source information systems and databases and the navigation techniques used to gather and develop content for analytical products and briefings.
• Understanding of principles, rules, and regulations regarding the secure handling of classified information and products.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

0.00

OTHER

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.