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Program Manager

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The program manager shall perform administrative, managerial, and supervisory duties for services and personnel provided through this contract. The program manager shall be accountable for daily work assignments and end products and shall be the Contractor’s single point of contact to the COR. Major duties of the program manager include:

Ensure that the Quality Control Plan, submitted to and approved by the Government, is implemented and fully operational, as written.

Ensure continuous, timely delivery of services and compliance with contract requirements.

Ensure that each linguist has completed assigned work prior to the end of the linguist’s shift.

The program manager shall be responsible for a smooth transition to the next shift, if applicable.

Maintain records of work production and other administrative records as required. These records shall be kept at the DOS location.

Prepare and present to the COR a monthly schedule detailing adequate personnel coverage for each forthcoming month. This monthly schedule is due to the COR by the 12th day of the preceding month.

Maintain time and attendance records for all contract employees.

Qualifications

The Contractor shall provide a program manager who has the necessary experience, education, training and skills to perform the work and manage the requirements included in the contract.

Qualifications for the program manager include:

A minimum of four years program management experience with a program of similar size to this contract.

United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance security clearance

Effective interpersonal skills and mastery of the English language, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, and execute complex projects in harsh, non-permissive environments.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Knowledge of Arab and or Afghan culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.

Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of

State security operations are strongly preferred.

Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties.

Deputy Program Manager

The deputy program manager shall perform administrative, managerial, and supervisory duties for services and personnel provided through this contract at post location. The program manager shall be accountable for daily work assignments and end products in conjunction with the onsite supervisor and/or COR.

Ensure that the Quality Control Plan, submitted to and approved by the Government, is implemented and fully operational, as written.

Ensure continuous, timely delivery of services and compliance with contract requirements.

Ensure that each contractor has completed assigned work prior to the end of the shift.

The deputy program manager shall be responsible for a smooth transition to the next shift, if applicable.

Maintain records of work production and other administrative records as required. These records shall be kept at the DOS location.

Prepare and present to the COR or ACOR/GTM a monthly schedule detailing adequate personnel coverage for each forthcoming month. This monthly schedule is due to the date agreed upon with the COR or ACOR/GTM

Maintain time and attendance records for all contract employees

As a collateral duty, assist with the duties described for the program manager.

These duties may be combined with another position depending on post needs.

Qualifications

At least two years of program management or equivalent supervisory experience with a program of similar size to this contract.

United States citizen and ability to obtain a Top Secret to SCI clearance, depending on post requirement.

Effective interpersonal skills and mastery of the English language, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, and execute complex projects in harsh, non-permissive environments

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Knowledge of Arab and or Afghan culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.

Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly preferred.

Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties.

Counterintelligence (CI) Support Specialist

Under the direction of a DS Special Agent, the CI support specialist provides vetting-related services. Major duties and responsibilities include:

Conducts screenings on various individuals with either access to Chief of Mission facilities or who are hired into a position that allows them knowledge of Chief of Mission operations.

Interviews walk-in sources, conducts liaisons, supports security/operational security/force protection programs and produces timely written reports and assessments.

Provides direct support to the Regional Security Office (RSO) as appropriate, which frees

RSO assets for other duties.

Provides routine and recurring support to RSO, CI and HUMINT activities from fixed and secure locations (defined facilities and properties).

RSO conducts activities such as debriefing of personnel, intelligence liaison with other

U.S. Government and host country agencies, support to operational security awareness programs, CI/security assessments, screening of locally employed staff (LES screening), initial handling of walk-in sources, CI support to force protection, intelligence report writing/quality control, and can support other operations within the scope of this statement of work.

Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.

The Contractor shall provide personnel who have the necessary experience, education, training and skills to perform the work and manage the requirements included in the contract.

Requirements include:

Four years’ experience as trained counterintelligence agents (i.e., former MOS 35L/M, 351L/M, 35E, or DOD civilian/joint service equivalents).

Must be knowledgeable of Army/Joint counterintelligence procedures, data processing systems such as CHIMs, and SIPRNET search engines.

Knowledge of the Arabic language and culture is strongly desired.

United States citizen, with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance or Local National, as specified in Section C.4.1.

Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.

Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

lasting, that would impair performance of duties

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level):

Serve as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Entry

Level Intelligence Analyst and Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) trainer working under the guidance of Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior Identity Intelligence

Analysts.

Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for

Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.

Identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to

RSOs around the world, CCV management, and senior DS management.

Conducts in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.

Assists Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior Identity Intelligence Analysts with ensuring that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with Regional Security

Officers in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.

Assist Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior Identity Intelligence Analysts with providing training on the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) to students attending the Basic RSO, RSO In Service, Assistant Regional Security Officer-

Investigations, the Foreign Service National Investigator, and Foreign Service National

Investigator In Service training classes at the Diplomatic Security Training Center.

Assist Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior Identity Intelligence Analysts with briefing DS

Agents who are transferring to posts with DSIAS on the DSIAS system and the overall

DS vetting program.

Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO

SOPs.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Ensures the proper storage and maintenance of accumulated data (classified and unclassified).

Graduation from a U.S. Government all source intelligence analyst course. Experience must be with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal

Bureau of Investigation or an equivalent U.S. Government agency and should include training in Military Occupational Specialties 35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series.

Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.

Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.

Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmented Information access.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

Junior Identity Intelligence Analyst

Serve as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Junior

Identity Intelligence Analyst and Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System

(DSIAS) trainer working under the guidance of Mid-Level or Senior Identity Intelligence

Analysts.

Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for

Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Utilizes numerous datasets, specialized tools, and advanced research and analytical techniques to identify and analyze individuals that may pose a threat to U.S. and State

Department interests; identifies opportunities to mitigate threats through a variety of analytical processes; validates the significance of data; and makes recommendations regarding the mitigation of threats.

Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.

Identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to

RSOs around the world, CCV management, and senior DS management.

Conducts in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.

Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with

Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.

Assist Mid-Level or Senior Identity Intelligence Analysts with providing training on the

Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) to students attending the Basic

RSO, RSO In Service, Assistant Regional Security Officer-Investigations, the Foreign

Service National Investigator, and Foreign Service National Investigator In Service training classes at the Diplomatic Security Training Center.

Assist Mid-Level or Senior Identity Intelligence Analysts with briefing DS Agents who are transferring to posts with DSIAS on the DSIAS system and the overall DS vetting program.

Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO

SOPs.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide identity intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant intelligence analysis experience with a Bachelor’s

Degree or 4 years with no Degree. Experience must be with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or an equivalent

U.S. Government agency and should include experience in Military Occupational

Specialties 35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series.

If qualifying with a College degree, it is preferable to be in one of the following areas:

Political Science, International Affairs, Area Studies, or a related field of study.

Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.

Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.

Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other

Executive Branch agencies.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmented Information access.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions

Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Analyst

Serve as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Mid-

Level Identity Intelligence Analyst and Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System

(DSIAS) trainer.

Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for

Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Utilizes numerous datasets, specialized tools, and advanced research and analytical techniques to identify and analyze individuals that may pose a threat to U.S. and State

Department interests; identifies opportunities to mitigate threats through a variety of analytical processes; validates the significance of data; and makes recommendations regarding the mitigation of threats.

Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.

Independently identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to RSOs around the world, CCV management, and senior DS management.

Plans, develops, and leads in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.

Show initiative in independently identifying additional areas of concern in the open source threat assessments.

Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with

Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

Be responsible for maintaining DS/DO MOU reporting commitments to FBI and DOD databases.

Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.

Provide biometrics analysis training to newly hired DS/ICI/CCV contract Entry Level

Intelligence analysts and Junior Identity Intelligence Analysts.

Provide training on the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) to students attending the Basic RSO, RSO In Service, Assistant Regional Security Officer-

Investigations, Foreign Service National Investigator, and Foreign Service National

Investigator In Service training classes at the Diplomatic Security Training Center.

Brief DS Agents who are transferring to posts with DSIAS on the DSIAS system and the overall DS vetting program.

Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO

SOPs.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide identity intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Minimum of 4 years of relevant intelligence analysis experience with a Bachelor’s

Degree or 6 years with no Degree. Experience must be with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or an equivalent

U.S. Government agency. Experience should include Military Occupational Specialties

35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series.

Minimum of two years of experience conducting Identity Intelligence/biometric intelligence analysis.

Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.

If qualifying with a College degree, it is preferable to be in one of the following areas:

Political Science, International Affairs, Area Studies, or a related field of study.

Experience with personnel vetting/investigations operations and familiarity with

CI/HUMINT analysis is required.

Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.

Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other

Executive Branch agencies.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members and be mission focused.

Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmented Information access.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions

Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Analyst (Overseas)

Serve as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Mid-

Level Identity Intelligence Analyst at overseas U.S. Embassy and Consulate locations primarily in designated high threat countries.

Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for

Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Utilizes numerous datasets, specialized tools, and advanced research and analytical techniques to identify and analyze individuals that may pose a threat to U.S. and State

Department interests; identifies opportunities to mitigate threats through a variety of analytical processes; validates the significance of data; and makes recommendations regarding the mitigation of threats.

Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.

Independently identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to RSOs, senior post management, and CCV and senior DS management as appropriate.

Plans, develops, and leads in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.

Show initiative in independently identifying additional areas of concern in the open source threat assessments.

Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with

Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to other RSO personnel as well as senior Embassy management as appropriate.

Provide biometrics analysis training to newly hired DS/ICI/CCV contract Identity

Intelligence Analysts.

Foreign Service National Investigators, and new cleared American RSO personnel.

This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated High Threat Countries.

Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO

SOPs.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide identity intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Degree or 6 years with no Degree. Experience must be with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or an equivalent

U.S. Government agency. Experience should include Military Occupational Specialties

35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series.

Minimum of two years of experience conducting Identity Intelligence/biometric intelligence analysis.

Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.

If qualifying with a College degree, it is preferable to be in one of the following areas:

Political Science, International Affairs, Area Studies, or a related field of study.

Experience with personnel vetting/investigations operations and familiarity with

CI/HUMINT analysis is required.

Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.

Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other

Executive Branch agencies.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions

Senior Identity Intelligence Analyst

Serve as the office of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting (CCV), Senior

Identity Intelligence Analyst and senior Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System

(DSIAS) trainer.

Provide analysis, research, assistance, training, and support for the vetting of local national employees and job applicants, as well as other individuals as needed, for

Regional Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Utilizes numerous datasets, specialized tools, and advanced research and analytical techniques to identify and analyze individuals that may pose a threat to U.S. and State

Department interests; identifies opportunities to mitigate threats through a variety of analytical processes; validates the significance of data; and makes recommendations regarding the mitigation of threats.

Conducts analysis of biometric and biographic information on individuals of interest utilizing the Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource (BI2R) and other relevant databases, to determine if they pose a risk to U.S. State Department personnel or facilities.

Independently identify, research, and review pertinent application information for any possible threat information, and draft analysis of any threat information developed, to be provided to RSOs around the world, CCV management, and senior DS management.

Plans, develops, and leads in-depth all-source analysis, using traditional and non-traditional classified and unclassified sources of intelligence.

Show initiative in independently identifying additional areas of concern in the open source threat assessments.

Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with

Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.

Develops and analyzes data, draws conclusions, and estimates probabilities based upon knowledge of current and past intelligence situations and an understanding of the significance of conditions and trends in the areas of specialization.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Utilizes overlapping professional disciplines to research, refine, and correlate data and raw intelligence into concise security products.

Plans, coordinates, and prepares complex, sophisticated, and customer-tailored analytic products, to include broad strategic assessments of risks and vulnerabilities, and more tactical substantive target studies, which are provided to DS/IP, DS/HTP, DS/ICI/CI, DS/TIA/PII, Intelligence Community and law enforcement partners, and Regional

Security Offices at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

Be responsible for maintaining DS/DO MOU reporting commitments to FBI and DOD databases.

Provides program analysis and advice to the Identity Assurance (Biometric) Section

Chief with regard to the vetting process, appropriate vetting techniques, and recommendations to refer information to DS/ICI/CI or DS/TIA/PII for additional investigative action.

Builds and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external customers to identify changing needs and requirements and implementing strategies and plans to address evolving security priorities.

Initiates, develops, and maintains a network of formal and informal relationships with senior –level ODNI, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, military, private industry, other U.S. government agencies, and foreign liaison counterparts.

Promotes and coordinates regular communication with internal and external peers and experts to collaborate on intelligence issues and provide expert guidance on the types of information relevant to the vetting of local national employees and job applicants.

Serves as an expert on the most effective methods and approaches for the specialized vetting of local employees and job applicants at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Provides advice and guidance to management in resolving a variety of issues associated with the investigation of counterintelligence and terrorism threats and hostile activities affecting State Department employees and employees of other U.S.

Government agencies assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions.

Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.

Provide biometrics analysis training to newly hired DS/ICI/CCV contract Entry Level

Intelligence Analysts and Junior and Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Analysts.

Provide training on the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) to students attending the Basic RSO, RSO In Service, Assistant Regional Security Officer-

Investigations, Foreign Service National Investigator, and Foreign Service National

Investigator In Service training classes at the Diplomatic Security Training Center.

Brief DS Agents who are transferring to posts with DSIAS on the DSIAS system and the overall DS vetting program.

Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO

SOPs.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide identity intelligence analysis support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Minimum of 8 years of relevant intelligence analysis experience with the Department of

Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or an equivalent U.S. Government agency. Experience should include Military Occupational

Specialties 35F, 350F, 35O, 18F, other military service equivalents, or GS-0132 series.

Minimum of two years of experience conducting Identity Intelligence/biometric intelligence analysis.

Must be proficient in utilizing computer databases and intelligence related automated systems to support analytical efforts and product development.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree.

College degree preferably in one of the following areas: Political Science, International

Affairs, Area Studies, or a related field of study.

Experience with personnel vetting/investigations operations and familiarity with

CI/HUMINT analysis is required.

Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.

Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other

Executive Branch agencies.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members and be mission focused.

Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmented Information access.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions

Vetting Technical Support Specialist (Domestic)

Maintain and service all biometric and peripheral equipment required to enroll, process, and vet personnel (the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System and associated peripherals, other mobile biometric collection systems, etc.), to include planning, operation, optimization, security administration, maintenance, and network management.

Responsible for working with relevant personnel to identify and resolve network connectivity issues, conduct software and hardware upgrades, and performance of general maintenance of laptops, peripherals, and mobile biometric equipment.

Input and submit (on a daily basis) RSO-designated investigative checks (i.e., Name

Checks and Interagency Checks) and provide results to Identity Intelligence Analysts for review.

Perform document and media exploitation and train other vetting personnel on the use of document and media exploitation equipment.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide vetting technical support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Design, develop, prepare, and conduct training based on established course materials for biometric systems including mobile biometric equipment.

Assist in the management and procurement of consumables associated with the

Department’s biometric enrollment devices.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

A minimum of four years of experience maintaining U.S. Government biometric enrollment systems in the field overseas (including mobile biometric systems).

Experience identifying and resolving network connectivity issues, and conducting software upgrades, hardware upgrades, and general maintenance of laptop computers and mobile biometric systems.

The ability to develop and conduct training on biometric enrollment systems including mobile biometric enrolment systems.

Must have experience with CELLEX collection and analysis.

Must be able to independently conduct CELLEX uploads, exploitations, and interpretation of results using either the SOFEX platform or other classified exploitation systems.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

Vetting Technical Support Specialist (Overseas)

This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated high threat countries.

Maintain and service all biometric and peripheral equipment required to enroll, process, and vet personnel (the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System and associated peripherals, other mobile biometric collection systems, etc.), to include planning, operation, optimization, security administration, maintenance, and network management.

Responsible for working with post IRM personnel to identify and resolve network connectivity issues, conduct software and hardware upgrades, and performance of general maintenance of laptops, peripherals, and mobile biometric equipment.

Input and submit (on a daily basis) RSO-designated investigative checks (i.e., Name

Checks and Interagency Checks) and provide results to Identity Intelligence Analysts for review.

Perform document and media exploitation and train other vetting personnel on the use of document and media exploitation equipment.

Assist in the management and procurement of consumables associated with the

Department’s biometric enrollment devices.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide vetting technical support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Design, develop, prepare, and conduct training based on established course materials for biometric systems including mobile biometric equipment.

Perform biometric enrollments using the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System on local nationals seeking employment at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Provide theater-wide training on the Department’s biometric enrollment devices to

Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNIs) within the Embassy’s Regional Security

Office (RSO).

Perform other related duties as assigned.

A minimum of four years of experience maintaining U.S. Government biometric enrollment systems in the field overseas (including mobile biometric systems).

Experience identifying and resolving network connectivity issues, and conducting software upgrades, hardware upgrades, and general maintenance of laptop computers and mobile biometric systems.

The ability to develop and conduct training on biometric enrollment systems including mobile biometric enrolment systems.

Must have experience with CELLEX collection and analysis.

Must be able to independently conduct CELLEX uploads, exploitations, and interpretation of results using either the SOFEX platform or other classified exploitation systems.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

Vetting Administrative Assistant (Domestic)

Administrative

Support the vetting program designed to clear both host country nationals and third country nationals for access to Chief of Mission facilities or recommend their denial of access.

Maintains case files on third country nationals and local national applicants/employees.

Receiving, opening and closing cases in the case tracking database.

Uploading supporting documents including personally identifiable information and security sensitive documents.

Schedules applicants for investigative interviews, polygraph exams, and biometric enrollment appointments.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Perform database checks of job applicants using TECS, CCD and other appropriate databases.

Communicates orally and in writing, directly with applicants, sponsors, American supervisors, and contractor personnel as required.

Completes Visit Access Requests for visitors to DS Headquarters buildings.

Arrange building and computer access, and phone issuance for new CCV employees.

Confirm flight itineraries, submit visa applications, and submit Electronic Country

Clearances (eCC).

Maintain expendable supplies and reorder supplies using the Departments Ariba ordering system.

Submit CCV employee and contractor payroll forms to payroll after review of USG direct-hire supervisor.

Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to work as a Vetting

Administrative Assistant to support the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Case Processing and Customer Service

Reviews and processes all cases in online case management systems. Such cases include all Third Country Nationals, all Locally Employed Staff (direct-hire and contractor), and all vendors and irregular visitors to post who are classified as Day Workers.

Responsible for approving (quality control) all acceptable cases in online case management systems that meet predetermined guidelines and requirements, while rejecting all cases which are incomplete, require corrections, or those that are missing the required supporting document attachments.

Works directly with the RSO Badge Office to ensure that all un-cleared personnel requesting Embassy badges have valid security certificates.

Prepares applicant case files for adjudication after the completion of the entire vetting process.

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with customers and all constituents.

Information Gathering & Dissemination

Summarizes and disseminates derogatory case information for nomination to various law enforcement and intelligence watch lists. Writes memorandums for inclusion with watch list nominations.

Responsible for gathering statistics from the case tracking database and presenting them to Case Managers and Case Agents for analysis; to include statistics on open/closed cases, cases pending adjudication, and overdue cases.

Communicates directly with applicants and their sponsors to provide and receive information relevant to the investigative process.

Monitors and manages the primary email box used by the entire CCV Vetting unit while exercising discretion on which communications to forward, prioritize, and archive.

Investigative

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

Researches, reviews, and complies information from vetting applicants for review and release to other US Government agencies by an ARSO.

Conducts and analyzes background record checks and manages all results and data received from DS/PSS and other investigative databases.

Coordinates with ARSO supervisor on case status and derogatory information received and assists with locating case files on short notice.

United States citizen capable of holding a Secret level government security clearance.

Excellent command of the English language with the ability to communication effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations preferred.

Must have a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and should possess advanced web search techniques and understanding of current workplace technology.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

Must possess strong customer service skills.

Vetting Administrative Assistant (Overseas) designated high threat countries.

Administrative

Support the vetting program designed to clear both host country nationals and third country nationals for access to Chief of Mission facilities or recommend their denial of access.

Maintains case files on third country nationals and local national applicants/employees.

Receiving, opening and closing cases in the case tracking database.

Uploading supporting documents including personally identifiable information and security sensitive documents.

Schedules applicants for investigative interviews, polygraph exams, and biometric enrollment appointments.

Arranges for transportation of all applicants within the secure zone around the Embassy or Consulate.

Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

Perform database checks of job applicants using TECS, CCD and other appropriate databases.

Creating/producing security certifications for RSO signature.

Communicates orally and in writing, directly with applicants, sponsors, American supervisors, and contractor personnel as required.

Completes daily Visit Access Requests for applicants requiring entry to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate compound for vetting investigations, biometric enrollment, and badge issuance.

Arrange housing, phone issuance, and transportation for TDY visitors.

Confirm flight itineraries and submit Electronic Country Clearances (eCC).

Maintain expendable supplies and reorder supplies using the Department’s Ariba ordering system.

Submit LES payroll forms to payroll after review of USG direct-hire supervisor.

Participate in travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S.

Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service

National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to work as a Vetting

Administrative Assistant to support the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

Reviews and processes all…