Intelligence Research Specialist

About the opportunity

As an Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Intelligence, you will serve as an all-source analyst. You will apply a full range of intelligence knowledge to provide insights that warn of potential threats and assess possible outcomes regarding national security. Major duties include executing intelligence processes across all phases of the CBP intelligence cycle, integrating data from all relevant sources, and preparing professional intelligence reports for briefing and dissemination. You will research, evaluate, and analyze all-source data to focus on threats related to CBP operations. This position requires successful completion of Intelligence Specialist Core and Specialized paid training as a condition of employment.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $72,737 (GS-09) to $114,413 (GS-11) per annum
• Promotion potential up to $163,062 (GS-13)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, and transportation subsidies
• Fitness centers and health and wellness programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Must meet primary U.S. residency requirements (physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years)
• Must meet specialized experience or education substitution requirements for GS-9 or GS-11 grade levels
• Must pass a background investigation and drug testing
• Must be able to complete all pre-employment processes in English

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, in English, including specific details like hours worked per week and dates)
• Responses to the job questionnaire
• Responses to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment
• College transcripts (unofficial acceptable initially, official required prior to duty)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current or former federal employees
• Documentation for special hiring authorities (e.g., DD 214 for veterans, Schedule A for individuals with disabilities)
• Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-08
• The announcement may close early if 100 applications are received

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions
• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS page
• Answer the application questionnaire and attach all required supporting documentation
• Submit the application package by the deadline
• Complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within 48 hours of receiving the access link via email

Additional information

• This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
• New federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period.
• The position requires successful completion of Intelligence Specialist Core and Specialized paid training.
• Applicants may be subject to the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.
• Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email.