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Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Intelligence
Ramstein, Germany (On-Site/Office)
Duties
- Directs all aspects of the substantive analyses conducted by civilian and military experts assigned to the air and air defense analysis branch USAFE-AFAFRICA's primary technical expert and lead analyst on structure, organization, training, tactics, and capabilities of air, air defense, C4I, space, counterspace, and cyber-related areas of intelligence analysis.
- Manages USAFE's European Tactics Analysis Team (ETAT) annual conference. Co-chairs ETAT with the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA/A3 (A3TW), responsible for overall conduct of ETAT conferences involving over 50 US/allied pilots and intelligence specialists.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
- Represents USAFE-AFAFRICA as the recognized subject matter expert on the capabilities, tactics and employment of foreign air, air defense, C4I, space, counterspace, and cyber forces at theater, national, and international conferences, exchanges, air shows, and-meetings. Responsible for frequent contact and analytical exchanges with senior analysts from theater, national, host nation and allied intelligence agencies.
- Responds to executive requests for information (papers, detailed briefings) that communicate the Director of Intelligence's position on a variety of issues to include all air and air defense-related topics in the EUCOM and AFRICOM AOR/AOI.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Supervision/Management" 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: comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, responsibilities, and intelligence requirements of USAF operational units within the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI, the functions and processes associated with the national intelligence community and applicable intelligence directives. Knowledge of host nation and allied military and intelligence organizations, operations, and structure. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
AND
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:
1. Expert knowledge of air and air defense forces organization, structure, training, tactics, and capabilities in countries throughout the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI. Expert knowledge in directing and conducting research methods, analysis, and extracting intelligence data for use in intelligence products.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, responsibilities, and intelligence requirements of USAF operational units within the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI, the functions and processes associated with the national intelligence community and applicable intelligence directives. Knowledge of host nation and allied military and intelligence organizations, operations, and structure.
3. Thorough working knowledge of the functions and data available in the USAFE-AFAFRICA organization, national intelligence agencies, and unclassified data sources to successfully research and utilize available intelligence for use in USAFE-AFAFRICA intelligence products and briefings.
4. Extensive skill in leadership, ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and staff of a small to medium size organization, ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate first-hire supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
5. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implications of such data, to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment, experience and recognized professional standing, and to present and argue for a position effectively.
6. Ability to recognize gaps in intelligence and intelligence collection methods and recommend appropriate solutions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate issues, and maintain close and effective relationships with coworkers and counterparts of various levels in the US and allied agencies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
Employee is required to travel extensively by commercial and military aircraft to conduct intelligence staff visits to subordinate units throughout the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR, to coordinate functional matters with lateral commands, military service headquarters, and national intelligence agencies, and to attend professional conferences and meetings around the world. Temporary duty (TDY) requirements may be levied with short notice and may
require travel over nights, on weekends and for extended periods.
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
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.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
For additional information on DCIPS, click
Additional information
****This position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS****
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
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.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
- Directs all aspects of the substantive analyses conducted by civilian and military experts assigned to the air and air defense analysis branch USAFE-AFAFRICA's primary technical expert and lead analyst on structure, organization, training, tactics, and capabilities of air, air defense, C4I, space, counterspace, and cyber-related areas of intelligence analysis.
- Manages USAFE's European Tactics Analysis Team (ETAT) annual conference. Co-chairs ETAT with the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA/A3 (A3TW), responsible for overall conduct of ETAT conferences involving over 50 US/allied pilots and intelligence specialists.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
- Represents USAFE-AFAFRICA as the recognized subject matter expert on the capabilities, tactics and employment of foreign air, air defense, C4I, space, counterspace, and cyber forces at theater, national, and international conferences, exchanges, air shows, and-meetings. Responsible for frequent contact and analytical exchanges with senior analysts from theater, national, host nation and allied intelligence agencies.
- Responds to executive requests for information (papers, detailed briefings) that communicate the Director of Intelligence's position on a variety of issues to include all air and air defense-related topics in the EUCOM and AFRICOM AOR/AOI.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- May be responsible for division responsibilities in the absence of the senior intelligence analyst, serving as the single point of contact for tasking levied on the organization.
- 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/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent requires a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time-sensitive matters. Periodic shift work' may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Supervision/Management" 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: comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, responsibilities, and intelligence requirements of USAF operational units within the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI, the functions and processes associated with the national intelligence community and applicable intelligence directives. Knowledge of host nation and allied military and intelligence organizations, operations, and structure. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
AND
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:
1. Expert knowledge of air and air defense forces organization, structure, training, tactics, and capabilities in countries throughout the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI. Expert knowledge in directing and conducting research methods, analysis, and extracting intelligence data for use in intelligence products.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, responsibilities, and intelligence requirements of USAF operational units within the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR/AOI, the functions and processes associated with the national intelligence community and applicable intelligence directives. Knowledge of host nation and allied military and intelligence organizations, operations, and structure.
3. Thorough working knowledge of the functions and data available in the USAFE-AFAFRICA organization, national intelligence agencies, and unclassified data sources to successfully research and utilize available intelligence for use in USAFE-AFAFRICA intelligence products and briefings.
4. Extensive skill in leadership, ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and staff of a small to medium size organization, ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate first-hire supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
5. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implications of such data, to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment, experience and recognized professional standing, and to present and argue for a position effectively.
6. Ability to recognize gaps in intelligence and intelligence collection methods and recommend appropriate solutions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate issues, and maintain close and effective relationships with coworkers and counterparts of various levels in the US and allied agencies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
Employee is required to travel extensively by commercial and military aircraft to conduct intelligence staff visits to subordinate units throughout the USAFE-AFAFRICA AOR, to coordinate functional matters with lateral commands, military service headquarters, and national intelligence agencies, and to attend professional conferences and meetings around the world. Temporary duty (TDY) requirements may be levied with short notice and may
require travel over nights, on weekends and for extended periods.
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
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.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
For additional information on DCIPS, click
Additional information
****This position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS****
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
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.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
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