Intelligence Research Specialist

September 26, 2026

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Summary: 1-year non-reimbursable assignment U.S. Customs and Border Protection Intelligence Research Specialist Series Requested: 0132 Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.Duties<ul><li>These positions are with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence, Northeast Regional Intelligence Center located in Albany, NY</li><li>Baltimore, MD</li><li>Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY</li><li>Newark, NJ. These positions are non-reimbursable and will be used to staff key positions. These are 1-yr non-reimburseable positions w/option an to extend 1-yr</li></ul>ResponsibilitiesIncumbent is responsible for tactical, operational, and strategic level all-source analysis of classified and unclassified reporting on all-threats in all operational environments in the NE RIC AoR. - Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners on the development of finished intelligence and products. - Ensure that all intelligence analytical processes align with all pertinent CBP legal authorities, policies, and guidelines; and complies with accepted standards, including those established by the CBP Intelligence Enterprise Key Intelligence Officials. - Contribute to short and long term planning and use intelligence processes and methods to support threat prioritization. - Through systematic and comprehensive research, identify and evaluate the adversarial capabilities, composition, and nature of the threat posed by the adversary. In addition, assess the impact to CBP's mission and assist in formulating potential courses of action for threat mitigation. - Produces finished intelligence products and briefings that inform CBP and IC stakeholders on all threats in the NE RIC AoR. In addition, produce or assist in the production of intelligence products that inform CBP and IC stakeholders on all trends, threats, and address intelligence gaps. - Establish and maintain a close working relationship with regional and national-level counterparts on CI matters to promote unity of effort and synergy throughout the whole of governmentQualificationsPlease read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Education: EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

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