Supervisory Criminal Targeting Specialist

Supervisory Criminal Targeting Specialist

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Williston, Vermont

Salary Range: $108610 - $141195 Per Year

Job Summary: View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Williston, Vermont. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Major Duties:

• As a Supervisory Criminal Targeting Specialist, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: Provides technical advice and leadership assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of the NCATC's core processes to include the utilization of experience and technology to compile, vet, analyze and disseminate leads in direct support of the NCATC mission. Assists in identifying, prioritizing and geo-targeting those who have committed egregious crimes against public safety such as sex offenders, gang members, human rights violators, those that have committed war crimes and those that pose a threat to the national security of the United States. Develops overall operational plans, objectives and strategies to utilize a combination of experience and technology to remove cases from the fugitive backlog as directed by the Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officers. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance relating to NCATC protocols and procedures. Provides oversight and technical guidance to subordinates as they are accurately identifying the immigration status of targeted individuals, investigating criminal charges and convictions to interpret the criminality of the target, measuring the results against current DHS removability and targetability priorities, locating the criminal target with exhaustive research and analyses and determining the correct identity of the target.

Qualifications: Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Accurately identifies the immigration status of targeted individuals and investigates criminal charges and convictions to interpret the criminality of the target; Researches and obtains supportable documentation from various law enforcement entities; Identifies appropriate statistical and analytical approaches and formulates strategies for data retrieval and analysis, trends, relationships, and possible systemic vulnerabilities; Prepares complete and comprehensive written reports and/or makes recommendations for corrective actions; Provides training and guidance to other Criminal Targeting Specialist (CTS) in the operation, policy, and procedures of the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center (NCATC). Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

How to Apply: To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12884687and submit all the required documentation as specified in he HOW TO APPLY and the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/13/2026. The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 03/13/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13