Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) & appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in the China Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for East Asia & the Pacific & is responsible for analysis of classified & open-source information concerning the foreign policy & international relations of China, Hong Kong & Taiwan.

Serves as an analyst responsible for conducting all-source intelligence analysis on China's global foreign policy.

Produces analytical products and briefings based on multiple intelligence sources, personal experience, and in-depth subject matter expertise for senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Participates in multi-organizational working groups to prepare intelligence assessments and establish intelligence priorities that support policy positions.

Serves as the lead officer for implementing intelligence support on regional and China-specific issues within the assigned geographic or functional specialty area.

Advises senior officials and leadership on issues and problems identified in intelligence information and assessments.

The incumbent of the GS-12 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-13, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.