Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Intelligence Research Specialist, you will provide technical and policy support and analysis on energy security issues, with an emphasis on fossil and renewable energy.

This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement.

Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a GS-13, Intelligence Research Specialist, you will: Conduct International Energy Intelligence Analysis: Analyzes foreign energy security issues-including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy-by evaluating market trends, technology, geopolitics, and international policies.

Author Finished Intelligence Reports: Researches, writes, and publishes high-profile finished intelligence products and assessments adhering to rigorous analytic tradecraft standards. Brief Senior Leadership: Delivers deep-dive briefings and strategic intelligence assessments to executive-level departmental leaders, policymakers, and interagency officials.

Coordinate Interagency and Laboratory Projects: Serves as an organizational liaison to collaborate with Intelligence Community partners, other federal agencies, and National Laboratories on joint energy intelligence initiatives and national estimates. Manage Intelligence Collection Requirements: Identifies critical intelligence gaps, formulates collection requirements, and coordinates with clandestine and overt collection agencies while maintaining strict classified security standards.

Lead production of intelligence reports on various energy security issues and publish high-profile reports as the primary author.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. To qualify for the GS-11 solely on SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, experience must be equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal Service as meeting ALL of the following : Conducting research and evaluating data from a variety of sources to assess international energy markets, foreign energy infrastructure, production, or policies (such as fossil fuels, nuclear power, or renewable energy).

Drafting finished analytical reports, assessments, or briefings that synthesize complex technical or geopolitical data and clearly communicate findings to decision-makers or leadership. Identifying information gaps and formulating collection requirements or research inquiries to obtain missing data from partner organizations, field collectors, or external sources.

For the GS-12 , one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service as meeting ALL of the following: Analyzing global energy sectors: Researching and analyzing international energy issues-such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, renewable power, or critical energy infrastructure-including global supply, demand, market trends, or foreign government policies, to evaluate their impact on security and geopolitical stability.

Producing finished analytical reports and estimates: Authoring finished, all-source research reports, analytical assessments, or policy-support documents using structured analytic methods to synthesize complex data, identify information gaps, and draw evidence-based conclusions for decision-makers. Delivering briefings and coordinating with external stakeholders: Preparing and delivering technical or intelligence briefings to senior leaders or clients, and participating in multi-organizational working groups, committees, or collaborative projects to share findings and align priorities.

For the GS-13 , one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting Complex Energy Market and Geopolitical Analysis: Researching, analyzing, and forecasting foreign energy developments-such as fossil fuels, nuclear power, electricity, or renewable energy technologies-by evaluating international market trends, supply chains, geopolitical factors, or foreign government policies.

Authoring In-Depth Analytical or Intelligence Reports: Writing, editing, and publishing comprehensive, finished analytical assessments or intelligence reports based on complex, incomplete, or conflicting data to support strategic decision-making and executive leadership. Collaborating and Sharing Technical Findings with Stakeholders: Leading collaborative research efforts or coordinating across organizational, interagency, or industry working groups to deliver analytical findings, resolve information gaps, or present findings to senior leaders and stakeholders.

To qualify based solely on EDUCATION at the GS-11 grade level, an applicant must possess one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in the following fields that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

For this position, this is defined as a degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science or similarly related major OR L.L.M., if related OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.)

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and Ameri. Corps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred .

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Education

must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.