INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Duties

DUTY 1: Provides expertise on Intelligence operations, HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT/MASINT, Acquisition Intelligence, Targeting, All-Source / Fusion Analysis, and intelligence products for execution of intelligence taskings, collection, processing, analysis and dissemination.

DUTY 2: Organizes, plans, and oversees the activities of the unit's operations and training programs.

DUTY 3: Serves as an AFRC intelligence expert, interfacing with AFRC and AF Operations Centers, to maintain command/control/oversight and tasking of Air Force Reserve Forces within the Intelligence Squadron as well as Regular Air Force (RegAF) units, missions, and operations.

DUTY 4: Manages the Flight operations and training, apportioning and scheduling programs for assigned members.

DUTY 5: Manages training and readiness for the Flight.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.
• The employee may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY).
• If the position is designated a Critical Sensitive Position: The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• The employee must be eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities are essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

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ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force (AF0 Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. They are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. Maj, O4

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: serving as a subject matter expert and requires a comprehensive knowledge in a multitude of concepts, principles, and practices to include intelligence research, collection methods, analytical applications, and other highly technical, diverse multi-intelligence functions to support global U.S. Air Force, DoD, and National level Agencies in the areas of HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT/MASINT, Acquisition Intelligence, Targeting, All-Source Fusion Analysis, and DCGS employment. Employee demonstrates an expert structural knowledge of the intelligence community, Joint, DoD, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships, and operations needed to effectively integrate all AFRC ISR operations with other total force initiatives. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Must be fully qualified and experienced intelligence officer preferably having operational experience in at least two of the below intelligence disciplines/operations: HUMINT, GEOINT/MASINT, SIGINT, All-Source Analysis/Fusion Analysis, DCGS, Targeting, Acquisition Intelligence, collection management, analytical production management, and dissemination.

Knowledge of global intelligence operational requirements and associated processes to support Air Force, Combatant Commands and Theater Air Force Component Commands and understanding of intelligence concepts, capabilities, and operations. Knowledge must also include laws, authorities, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect Intelligence operational programs and related support resources.

Knowledge of and ability to formulate operational and training plans and policies pertaining to intelligence operations and training and unit operational and training activities. Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices, program goals, missions, functions, administrative operations of the Group, Wing, NAF, and HQ AFRC.

Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making (to include civilian and military).

Knowledge of operational and training programs throughout the group in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs. Ability to plan and organize workload and activities, manage multiple taskings, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to integrate Air Force Reserves into intelligence operations missions to include training while ensuring command/control oversight and tasking authorities are properly executed.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position. The employee is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow employee to participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The employee's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the employee may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Employee may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours or overtime to meet workload demands.
• Mobility: This is a designated mobility position. Employee must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

Additional information

Applicant must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserve. Air Reserve Technicians are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, Air Reserve Technicians are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force Reserve unit where assigned. As members of Reserve units, Air Reserve Technicians receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click .

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.