Summary This position is part of the Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. As a Intelligence Research Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting DOE's statutory responsibilities under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS has the authority to review foreign acquisitions and investments in U.S. businesses and address national security concerns arising from the transaction. Responsibilities This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance level GS-13, you will: Represent Department of Energy (DOE) in the planning and execution of research and collection efforts to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in the production of National Security Threat Assessments for CFIUS transactions. Participate in the development of concepts papers, identifies key questions, creates outlines, edits draft papers, and conducts IN-wide research and analysis on foreign direct investment in the U.S. that impacts DOE. Present and articulate DOE positions based on guidance from senior analysts. Represent Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) on intra-agency and interagency committees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Review foreign investment transactions of national defense or foreign relations to determine the effect of such transactions. Gathering information to prepare briefings, memoranda, reports, presentations, talking points or other materials for senior officials related to CFIUS cases or foreign investment issues. Establishing relationships with peers or experts at various agencies to ensure a comprehensive understanding of key issues associated with foreign direct investment in the U.S. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Assisting with the development of intelligence analysis for senior officials within or outside the agency on issues relative to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Assisting with preparing briefings, memoranda, reports, presentations, talking points or other materials for senior officials related to CFIUS cases or foreign investment issues. Providing analytical products to provide information for policy makers to understand issues and make decisions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. 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