About this role
Job SummaryThe U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts represents the entire state and its 6.8 million residents. Of the 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the United States and its territories, the District of Massachusetts is one of the busiest, prosecuting a broad range of cases including national security, white collar crime, public corruption, cybercrime, narcotics and money laundering, organized crime and gang violence, and civil rights violations.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) 3 out of the following 4 duties listed below: Planning and undertaking critical intelligence research work such as collecting, evaluating, analyzing various types of intelligence data and/or disseminating intelligence information using a variety of intelligence-gathering methods to support investigative operations. Providing intelligence support for investigations and prosecutions as they relate to national security matters and broader criminal case support. Reviewing data and producing intelligence reports from various sources. Preparing and presenting briefings on a variety of intelligence topics to other law enforcement and intelligence agencies and organizations. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Major DutiesThis position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MA-13049801-MP. This Intelligence Research Specialist provides specialized assistance and advice to USAO management, local, state, regional and other federal entities in security administration and crises management planning. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Intelligence Research Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, located in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing in the areas of Intelligence research and security. Typical work assignments will include: Responsible for obtaining, coordinating, analyzing, and disseminating information relating to the detection and identification of terrorists and terrorist acts, and complex criminal cases. Analyzes, evaluates, discusses, and validates research reports, collection plans and guides focusing on suspected complex criminal activity, cyber, terrorists and terrorist activities. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes intelligence traffic from multiple sources. Identifies the need for further research, analysis or investigation and makes decisions concerning the consolidation and dissemination of information to various law enforcement agencies and other organizations. Supports investigative operations by identifying criminal networks and individuals through open source, unclassified, and classified intelligence.