Intelligence Research Specialist
Department of Homeland Security – Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide
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
- 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; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY; 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.
- Responsibilities: – Incumbent 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 government.
Education
Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section. 2.
- SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
- Your appointment in the Federal Service Tenure Grade and Step.
- Full performance level If your.
- SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. 3.
- DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor.
- Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.
About this role
The Intelligence Research Specialist position with the Department of Homeland Security is based in Boston, Massachusetts. 1-year non-reimbursable assignment U.S. The role pays $91,430 to $161,448 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Intelligence Research Specialist role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Intelligence Research Specialist position with the Department of Homeland Security in Boston, Massachusetts, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $91,430 to $161,448 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on November 12, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.