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Andrews AFB, MD
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Job Description
Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as second-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over subordinate supervisors and nonsupervisory employees in two divisions assigned to Headquarters Air Force District of Washington (HQ AFDW), Directorate of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Security Office (SSO). Serves as the Director, and, as such, directs and manages the overall execution of respective programs. Also serves as the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) and Director of Intelligence in support of the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing Commanding General.
DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of ISR and SSO, ensuring operations, exercises, and training programs complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Formulates program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of AFDW-wide ISR and SSO functions and activities; participates in providing both technical and administrative direction to
subordinate division chiefs and through their assigned nonsupervisory employees.
DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate supervisory and/or non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications and mission requirements.
DUTY 3: Develops and evaluates policies and procedures for the management of ISR and SSO to ensure HQ AFDW and all Headquarters Air Force (HAF) serviced and subordinate organizations meet program goals and readiness criteria established by Department of Defense, United States Northern Command, National Intelligence Community, HAF, and partner agencies. Ensures organization and training (O&T) ISR and SSO
policies, procedures, and methods provide the flexibility needed to meet the dynamic nature of AFDW mission requirements, program goals, and objectives.
DUTY 4: Through subordinate staff and organizations, analyzes ISR and SSO programs, requirements and operations while estimating capabilities of staff and subordinate organizations to accomplish assigned missions. Identifies deficiencies and develops/implements programs to increase mission readiness.
DUTY 5. Serves as senior advisor to the Commander and senior staff, providing advice, counsel, and guidance to them on all issues concerning the ISR planning, operations, and programs; and on solutions to controversial and highly sensitive situations. Serves as AFDW ISR Director and SIO. Directs and maintains specialized knowledge of Department of Defense, National Intelligence Community, Joint, and Air Force ISR, and SSO operations, activities, and programs. Responsible for overseeing and providing AFDW-level guidance for execution of ISR planning, programming, and operations in support of exercises, training, and real-world operations.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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.
To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes 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 DoD and IC organizations, policies, legislation, and directives to plan and develop relationships and guidance for application of complex procedures and techniques to diverse situations and varying degrees of management control; expert knowledge and experience working with government and civilian personnel, DoD and non-DoD agencies to ensure organizational and DoD positions are accurately reflected and defended; extensive knowledge and experience managing, planning, budgeting, and executing intelligence and operations utilizing diverse intelligence support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles, and practices; extensive knowledge of ISR and SSO procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies including but not limited to electronic; imagery and signals; ISR and SSO computer systems, architecture, and software as they apply to ISR and SSO processes; ISR planning; command, control, and communications protection and monitoring; ISR and SSO data collection management, validation, and production requirements procedures; and project management techniques. 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. Extensive knowledge of ISR and SSO procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies including but not limited to electronic imagery and signals; and ISR and SSO computer systems, architecture, and software as they apply to ISR and SSO processes; ISR planning; command, control, and communications protection and monitoring; ISR and SSO data collection management, validation, and production requirements procedures; and project management techniques.
2. Mastery of planning, organizing, managing, and leading work, and in negotiating effectively to support ISR operations and SSO operations.
3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures, and skill in evaluating program operations to provide leadership in intelligence operations and SSO programs.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; and security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
5. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the ISR and SSO work; writing clear and concise products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior-level audiences for decision-making purposes; and ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with all levels of officials in all types of situations.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the subordinate staff of the directorate in projects where proposals may involve substantial resources and may require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. 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
Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM 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.
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.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as second-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over subordinate supervisors and nonsupervisory employees in two divisions assigned to Headquarters Air Force District of Washington (HQ AFDW), Directorate of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Security Office (SSO). Serves as the Director, and, as such, directs and manages the overall execution of respective programs. Also serves as the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) and Director of Intelligence in support of the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing Commanding General.
DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of ISR and SSO, ensuring operations, exercises, and training programs complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Formulates program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of AFDW-wide ISR and SSO functions and activities; participates in providing both technical and administrative direction to
subordinate division chiefs and through their assigned nonsupervisory employees.
DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate supervisory and/or non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications and mission requirements.
DUTY 3: Develops and evaluates policies and procedures for the management of ISR and SSO to ensure HQ AFDW and all Headquarters Air Force (HAF) serviced and subordinate organizations meet program goals and readiness criteria established by Department of Defense, United States Northern Command, National Intelligence Community, HAF, and partner agencies. Ensures organization and training (O&T) ISR and SSO
policies, procedures, and methods provide the flexibility needed to meet the dynamic nature of AFDW mission requirements, program goals, and objectives.
DUTY 4: Through subordinate staff and organizations, analyzes ISR and SSO programs, requirements and operations while estimating capabilities of staff and subordinate organizations to accomplish assigned missions. Identifies deficiencies and develops/implements programs to increase mission readiness.
DUTY 5. Serves as senior advisor to the Commander and senior staff, providing advice, counsel, and guidance to them on all issues concerning the ISR planning, operations, and programs; and on solutions to controversial and highly sensitive situations. Serves as AFDW ISR Director and SIO. Directs and maintains specialized knowledge of Department of Defense, National Intelligence Community, Joint, and Air Force ISR, and SSO operations, activities, and programs. Responsible for overseeing and providing AFDW-level guidance for execution of ISR planning, programming, and operations in support of exercises, training, and real-world operations.
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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- 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
- 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.
- Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments
- As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice
- Key: This is a key position. Incumbents must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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.
To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes 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 DoD and IC organizations, policies, legislation, and directives to plan and develop relationships and guidance for application of complex procedures and techniques to diverse situations and varying degrees of management control; expert knowledge and experience working with government and civilian personnel, DoD and non-DoD agencies to ensure organizational and DoD positions are accurately reflected and defended; extensive knowledge and experience managing, planning, budgeting, and executing intelligence and operations utilizing diverse intelligence support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles, and practices; extensive knowledge of ISR and SSO procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies including but not limited to electronic; imagery and signals; ISR and SSO computer systems, architecture, and software as they apply to ISR and SSO processes; ISR planning; command, control, and communications protection and monitoring; ISR and SSO data collection management, validation, and production requirements procedures; and project management techniques. 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. Extensive knowledge of ISR and SSO procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies including but not limited to electronic imagery and signals; and ISR and SSO computer systems, architecture, and software as they apply to ISR and SSO processes; ISR planning; command, control, and communications protection and monitoring; ISR and SSO data collection management, validation, and production requirements procedures; and project management techniques.
2. Mastery of planning, organizing, managing, and leading work, and in negotiating effectively to support ISR operations and SSO operations.
3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures, and skill in evaluating program operations to provide leadership in intelligence operations and SSO programs.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; and security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
5. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the ISR and SSO work; writing clear and concise products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior-level audiences for decision-making purposes; and ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with all levels of officials in all types of situations.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the subordinate staff of the directorate in projects where proposals may involve substantial resources and may require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. 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
Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM 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.
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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