Investigator - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

Summary

Conduct investigations and assessments regarding personnel, security, threats, and other Agency equities. Ensure efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and/or the safeguarding of NSA/CSS mission, information, people, and facilities worldwide. Collect information related to foreign connections by conducting interviews, gathering relevant documents, and/or conducting analysis. Report on relevant information obtained during interviews and analysis and communicate findings and conclusions.

Duties

• Security and Counterintelligence (S&CI) is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS's information, people and facilities worldwide. The Office of Counterintelligence within S&CI protects against external and internal threats and creates a culture of security. Investigators within Security and Counterintelligence are required to successfully complete the NSA Special Agent's Course. After successfully completing training, the responsibilities of an Investigator include: - Applying techniques of interviewing, elicitation, and analysis in a systematic manner - Completing detailed, concise, and accurate reports that encapsulate the information developed during the course of an investigation - Conducting counterintelligence investigations to resolve problems, discuss foreign connections, clarify suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with security regulations - Creating a product based on analysis of counterintelligence data - Maintaining liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies for the purpose of coordinating matters of mutual interest Note: The agency is currently hiring Investigators to specialize in: - Counterintelligence Assessments All Investigators are required to: - Successfully complete all phases of the NSA Special Agent's Course - Maintain working knowledge of applicable Policies and Regulations - Perform physical and potentially strenuous activities to include standing and walking - Have a valid driver's license

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: security; counseling; social work; auditing; information technology systems security or policy; investigative interviewing or investigative report writing; applying or enforcing the law; performing EEO functions; government oversight; conducting intelligence work within the IC; or working as an investigator, grievance examiner, analyst, or compliance officer. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

Education

A degree in the following fields is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable: Analysis, Behavioral Science, Communications, Criminology, International Studies, Finance, Law Enforcement, Political Science, and Psychology.

Required documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.