INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Duties

DUTY 1: Develops, directs and performs full range of Intelligence analysis and evaluation on Intelligence exercise, contingency/crisis, and long-term planning efforts for war-gaming in support of JCS, NATO, EUCOM, AFRICOM, HAF and HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA directed exercises.

DUTY 2: Functions as the Expert MAJCOM Intelligence Exercise Planner for HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA. Leads, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the MAJCOM Intelligence Directorate's Exercise Planning Section ensuring that compliance with legal and regulatory requirements are maintained and customer's training needs are met.

DUTY 3: Plans, analyzes, validates, requisitions required exercise intelligence planning and execution resources for HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA. Responsible for development, validation and submission of HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA's intelligence manpower submissions to Air Staff and AFPC for conducting JCS and HAF authorized exercises in the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA AORs.

DUTY 4: Represents HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2 with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains extensive contact and working relationships with HAF/A2, USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, NATO, US and foreign nationals, international agencies, USAFE-AFAFRICA, 3AF, 17EAF, and multiple wings and operational squadron intelligence representatives for the purposes of facilitating training requirements in projected exercise scenarios.

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 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments and may be required to travel on nights and weekends and may be required to travel to hostile fire zones.
• Duties require frequent temporary duty assignments throughout the Exercise planning and execution cycles.
• 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 "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: Examples of creditable experience include: Comprehensive knowledge of the USAFE-AFAFRICA Intelligence and Operations directives, missions, functions, goals, roles, responsibilities, requirements, and objectives from the tactical operational unit to HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA strategic level, within the EUCOM and AFRICOM AOR/AOI; the functions and processes associated with the national Intelligence community; and a broad knowledge of NATO and European Union nation's Intelligence Community policies, entities and laws regarding 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:

Comprehensive knowledge of the USAFE-AFAFRICA Intelligence and Operations directives, missions, functions, goals, roles, responsibilities, requirements, and objectives from the tactical operational unit to HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA strategic level, within the EUCOM and AFRICOM AOR/AOI; the functions and processes associated with the national Intelligence community; and a broad knowledge of NATO and European Union nation's Intelligence Community policies, entities and laws regarding intelligence related activities.

Comprehensive knowledge in directing and conducting intelligence research, analysis, and data extraction for use in Intelligence exercise products. Expertise in planning, organizing, and directing intelligence functions and staff of an exercise control cell during exercise planning, execution and post-execution (i.e. lessons learned) activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of both classified and unclassified computer and intelligence communications and messaging systems to support intelligence research and analysis efforts used for scenario development and execution as well as security procedures to maintain control of classified material in U.S. only, NATO and coalition partner environments.

Extensive knowledge of the functions and data available in USAFE-AFAFRICA organizations, national agencies and unclassified data sources to successfully research and utilize available intelligence for use in USAFE-AFAFRICA exercise intelligence products and briefings.

Expert knowledge of the interplay of geo-political, military, economic, and industrial forces in various regions of the world, as well as foreign Intelligence threat entities, operations, and capabilities that may be directed against the U.S., DoD, theater COCOMs and USAF.

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques and methodologies of Intelligence analysis and research including tasking, collection, production and dissemination of all-source intelligence. Skill in analysis and production of intelligence plans, reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of intelligence customers to include formulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing intelligence information, arguing for a position, resolving conflicts, and presenting clear and concise findings in oral presentations and written communications format.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

• 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. The employee must demonstrate sound security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
• 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.
• Duties are performed in a windowless office environment adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work is mostly sedentary, normally performed at a desk in a "no-smoking" building accessed by climbing/descending stairs. Employee may be required to stand during briefing presentations.

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 DCIPS STEM TLMS****

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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.