Department of Homeland Security

Summary

1-year reimbursable assignment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Imagery Analyst, Joint PED Operations Center (JPOC)

Series Requested: 0132

Security Clearance: None

Virtual/Remote: No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

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Duties

The incumbent serves as a Full-Motion Video subject matter expert responsible for analyzing ISR data and producing products in accordance with the PED process, which supports CBP analytical intelligence needs.

The full-motion video analyst will create detailed videos, intelligence products, or still images. They analyze live video feeds to identify security threats and support intelligence services in making crucial decisions. They also use video tools to analyze feeds from various sensors, such as electro-optical and infrared sensors, and communicate this information to components within CBP.

Accesses Commercial imagery libraries for required softcopy imagery. Integrates and fuses all-source multi-sensor data. Applies an extensive knowledge of intelligence, FMV analysis, and research methodologies to develop foreign military unit and equipment databases. Prepares a variety of softcopy FMV products to meet project requirements and loads products on appropriate databases. Provides guidance on FMV techniques and methodologies used in FMV analysis and production.

Exploits Ground Moving Target Indicators (GMTI) from the Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER). Exploits Full Motion Video imagery collected by ISR sensors and provides hands-on analysis, producing intelligence on a broad range of issues in support of CBP and DHS national security programs, goals, and objectives.

Manages, conducts, and coordinates imagery research and analysis of current and historical imagery in response to internal and external intelligence requirements including imagery from manned platforms, Unmanned Arial Systems FMV, or civil/commercial sensors.

Produces standard and non-standard FMV products, such as motion imagery summary reports and tailored mission-specific products.

Delivers products and participates in operational planning in support of CBP components, joint, or other mission requirements. Compiles/archives products utilizing GXP Xplorer in accordance with organizational standards.

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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:

1. Knowledge of specialized intelligence collection of FMV platforms, dissemination techniques, sources, and the ability to produce instruction regarding full motion video analysis.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of operations of the entire intelligence program of CBP and its relationship to national intelligence activities that involve the prevention of national security acts, including potential terrorists' attacks, weapons, narcotics, people smuggling, and international money laundering.
3. Expert knowledge of the interplay of geographical, political, military, economic, and industrial forces, in various regions of the world.
4. 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.
5. Vast knowledge of a wide range of research and analytical imagery applications when developing innovative solutions from questionable or incomplete data.
6. 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:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. 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:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. 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.

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• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

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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 11/29/2024 to receive consideration.

1. 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.
2. 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.

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Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program DHS Joint Duty Program

Email

JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov

Address

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170

6595 Springfield Center Drive

Springfield, VA 20598-0170

US

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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 "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

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