Summary This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) & appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in the China Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for East Asia & the Pacific & is responsible for analysis of classified & open-source information concerning the foreign policy & international relations of China, Hong Kong & Taiwan. Duties Serves as an analyst responsible for conducting all-source intelligence analysis on China's global foreign policy. Produces analytical products and briefings based on multiple intelligence sources, personal experience, and in-depth subject matter expertise for senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple organizations. Participates in multi-organizational working groups to prepare intelligence assessments and establish intelligence priorities that support policy positions. Serves as the lead officer for implementing intelligence support on regional and China-specific issues within the assigned geographic or functional specialty area. Advises senior officials and leadership on issues and problems identified in intelligence information and assessments. The incumbent of the GS-12 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-13, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity. Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching and analyzing China's political, economic, social, or regional developments and providing recommendations to support stakeholders' decisions. Experience preparing written reports or briefing materials on China-related issues for internal or external audiences. Experience collaborating with team members or other offices to support analysis on China matters. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. GS-13 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching and analyzing China's political, economic, social, civil-military, and regional geopolitical developments and providing advice and guidance to stakeholders. Experience providing briefings and written analysis on China foreign policy issues. Experience working in interagency or team settings to provide analysis on China. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.