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Intelligence Research Specialist (Protective)

U.S. Secret Service · Posted 9 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $58K – $92K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Intelligence INFJINTJINTPISTJ
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About the Role

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division will allow you to apply investigative research, analysis and assessment in relation to and support of the protective and intelligence mission of the Secret Service. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

What You'll Do

  • The selectee will serve as an Intelligence Research Specialist (Protective) in the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division.
  • Typical work assignments include: Researching, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating all-source intelligence data, and other sources of classified and unclassified data, plans, or products pertaining to intelligence matters.
  • Maintaining contact and close working relationships with employees and counterparts in other intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
  • Preparing incident and situation reports and conducting briefings with the intelligence coordinator.
  • Preparing a variety of speculative-estimative finished intelligence products based on comprehensive analysis and evaluation of current intelligence information received from multiple sources.
  • Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's ability to perform protective intelligence research impacting the Secret Service's mission of protection and investigation.
  • This Intelligence Research Specialist (Protective) position starts at a salary of $57,736.00, GS -7, step 1, with promotion potential to $158,322.00, GS-13 step 10.

Requirements

  • Citizenship is required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Tier 5 clearance.
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  • Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
  • Submit to a Full-Scope polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
  • Subject to work shifts, holidays, weekend days, and/or nights as dictated by branch assignment and protective operational needs.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
  • Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • If you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
  • Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
  • An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Benefits

  • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

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