INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Duties

1: Conducts analysis supporting criminal investigations and operations involving or relating to subjects/victims of crimes that affect the readiness of personnel. Gathers criminal information, analyzes crime patterns and trends, criminal intelligence information on criminals, makes interpretations and writes comprehensive reports.

2: Assists in the direction, coordination, review and evaluation of law enforcement-related activities within AFOSI and coordinates those activities with DoD and national-level agencies. Reviews and evaluates AFOSI field law enforcement reporting for content and responsiveness to taskings and provides constructive feedback to enhance field performance.

3: Establishes and maintains a current series of liaison contacts with DoD, AFOSI and regional agencies related to law enforcement issues. Interaction with these contacts includes exchanging information and cooperating on matters of mutual interest. Advises higher level officials and groups working on the capabilities and activities of criminal entities and/or enterprises with information gained from personal experience, research and collaboration with other criminal intelligence specialists.

4: Represents AFOSI as a subject matter expert on the organization, personnel, activities, and capabilities of entities that pose a criminal threat to the USAF. Demonstrates core competencies to include critical thinking skills, strong collaboration skills, and a customer focus. Responsible for remaining abreast of national and regional law enforcement issues which have an impact on AFOSI investigative activities.

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 may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• 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.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).

Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 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: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of criminal investigations, field operations, crime prevention, and intelligence data gathering used in a law enforcement agency; thorough knowledge of the concepts governing the DoD law enforcement mission and operations, investigations, and analysis; knowledgeable of the terminologies, methodologies, and research and analytical techniques as applied to highly complex assignments in law enforcement collection and analysis and the ability to apply facts and estimates derived from numerous sources to a variety of problems having difficult technical aspects. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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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. Knowledge of a wide range of principles and practices of criminal investigations, field operations, crime prevention, and intelligence data gathering used in a law enforcement agency.
2. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of intelligence analysis and research to include statistical methods; link, pattern, and timeline analysis; HUMINT profiling/targeting; and database manipulation.
3. Knowledge of national and state criminal intelligence community structure and responsibilities.
4. Skill in producing finished intelligence reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers, to include: formulating and conducting original research; collating, organizing, and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings.
5. Skill in using excellent verbal and written communications skills to include prepare and present statements to high level audiences, expressing thoughts clearly, concisely and logically. Skill in maintaining liaison and coordination with counterpart professionals to ensure requirements are met.
6. Ability to perform extensive research to interpret intelligence data and present the results in customer usable form; and to analyze data and disseminate finished intelligence.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 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 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Position is located at Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 8 Field Investigations Region (8 FIR), Peterson SFB, Colorado. For questions regarding this position contact the AFOSI DCIPS POC at .

Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS

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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.