Summary The position supports the mission and objectives of the ASH organization in the Intelligence & Threat Analysis Division, AXE-200. Responsibilities Serves as an Intelligence Operations Specialist for Cyber Intelligence to assess cybersecurity and emerging technology threats, risks, and vulnerabilities while working within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) under the guidance of and in support of the Division Manager and team leader as part of the Cyber Intelligence Team within the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Division in the Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response. The Incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under minimal direction from the manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitor and evaluate all-source intelligence and information to identify potential cyber threats to FAA and aviation stakeholder systems, operations, and networked infrastructure that originates from hackers, criminal elements, radicalized elements, extremists, terrorists, insurgents, and/or nation-states. Assess and report on indications of, suspected incidents, demonstrated activity, or post-event forensics on cyber threats and the implications to FAA interests, aviation ecosystem, U.S. national security, and foreign and industry partners. Analyze intelligence and information on cyber tactics, techniques and procedures which pose a potential threat to the National Airspace System (NAS), current/future FAA program initiatives, and the safety/security of civil operations worldwide. Provide daily intel support to time-critical Indications and Warning (I&W) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) for the FAA Security Operations Center (SOC), NAS Cyber Operations Center (NCO), FAA leadership, systems security staff, other applicable FAA offices, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and interagency partners to warn of and contribute to mitigation measures for protecting against emerging cyber-attacks, emerging cyber threats, risks, and/or vulnerabilities. Support the full range of cyber and intelligence activities within the Division, if and as needed. Conduct trend analysis, operational support, and in-depth assessments on cyber concerns to maximize the FAA's situational awareness of cyber risks in the aviation ecosystem and to inform mitigation planning, operational decision-making, and crisis management either proactively, during or following incidents/activity of concern. Develop, deliver, and contribute to written products, oral presentations, and requests for information (RFI) responses about cyber threats to FAA equities, civil aviation, and the aviation ecosystem to support FAA and community partner (e.g. interagency, industry, and foreign counterpart) situational awareness, mitigation planning, and operational decision-making. Support cyber strategy, policy, mitigation planning, and community messaging initiatives. Support the Cyber Intelligence Team, which is the FAA’s initial point of contact for cyber threat intelligence. Support and participate in working groups, exercise activities, committees, fora, conferences, and other collaborative initiatives to effectively represent ASH, FAA, U.S. government, and aviation equities, as appropriate, toward safeguarding civil aviation. Develop, build, lead, and maintain peer-level liaison relationships within FAA Lines of Business and the DOT, along with counterparts in other national-level agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement (LE), and Department of Defense (DoD) communities through daily collaboration and information sharing. Coordinate with federal/state/local/tribal, academic, non-government organizations, industry, and foreign counterparts, as appropriate, to collaborate on and share information regarding cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities potentially affecting the aviation ecosystem. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience applying all-source intelligence to assess cyber threats from potentially hostile or illicit actors to inform mitigation. Experienced communicator, providing written and verbal assessments for senior leadership at the SES or General level. AND In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria will be ineligible for further consideration. Skill in engaging with community cyber partners within the IC, LE, DHS, DoD, and with industry and international entities in response to cyber concerns that would be applicable to civil aviation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at:¿https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-ASH-25-4359SL-93189. Please review both vacancy announcements before making an application to determine your eligibility to apply. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA