INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Duties

DUTY 1: Provides expertise on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and intelligence products for combat mission planning and execution.

DUTY 2: Organizes, plans and oversees the activities of approximately 300 military, civilian and contractor personnel.

DUTY 3: Directs efforts of squadron operational work centers in the development of policy and guidance for Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) and Expeditionary Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) operations.

DUTY 4: Participates in special projects and initiatives to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management; evaluates technical solutions and project plans, and oversees implementation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• This position is in the excepted service authorized by Title 10 U.S.C. and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Management System (DCIPS). The employee must also sign a Statement of Understanding prior to occupying a DCIPS position.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to include overtime as workload demands.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee must appropriate handle and safeguard sensitive classified information to mitigate potential compromise.
• Key: This is a "key" position. Incumbent must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives are not available for filling this position during an emergency.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications

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 "Senior" 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 Knowledge of the national Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) requirements and procedures to provide authoritative collection, analysis, and reporting policy and guidance to intelligence operators and analysts working 24/7 operations. Knowledge of Intelligence Community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research and operations planning, collection target analysis, and/or other intelligence related activities. 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:

Knowledge of intelligence concepts, applications, collections systems and architectures, Distributed Common Ground System operations, and SIGINT missions in order to ensure successful support to Air Force, national/tactical-level customers. Knowledge of Intelligence Community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research and operations planning, collection target analysis, and/or other intelligence related activities.

Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices, study of methodologies and problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of specialized intelligence process techniques and sources, SIGINT development, associated computer systems planning, and database management for intelligence systems.

Skill in gathering and assembling intelligence facts; analyzing intelligence data; extracting intelligence information; and creating and distributing analytical findings. Skill in analysis and production of reports and other products that respond to specific needs of customers to include formulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing information; and presenting clear and concise findings.

Skill to accurately assess management effectiveness; develop organizational capabilities; and establish strategic plans for future mission success and growth, and customer satisfaction products. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; and to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on mature judgment and experience; and to present and argue for a position effectively.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, through clear, concise, and technically accurate written materials.

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet challenging deadlines; work out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, work environment, mission and operational requirements.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT.

• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position may be eligible for (TLMS)

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.

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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.