INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Duties

• Technical Advisor to the Division Chief, Intelligence Data and Technology Futures Division. Serves as the principal representative and technical authority for the Chief, Intelligence Data and Technology Futures Division, and associated Branch Chiefs when O-6 level interaction is required across the ACC staff or with external organizations including National level Intelligence Agencies, Department of the Air Force innovation offices, academia, and industry partners.
• Serves as the senior technical authority on operational integration of the Air Force Contingency Intelligence Network (CIN) System-of-Systems and its interface with joint and enterprise ISR capabilities.
• Conceives, directs and pioneers ACC/A2's engagement with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners to accelerate ISR innovation and expand access to emerging capabilities.
• Serves as principal representative and designated authority for ACC/A29 and its ISR innovation priorities at enterprise-level boards, cross-MAJCOM councils, and interagency working groups to synchronize technology modernization and intelligence integration efforts.

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.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• An advanced intelligence-related or professional degree is highly desirable.

Qualifications

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervisory/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.

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 a mastery of open-source intelligence collections, operations, investigations, and analysis as well as a wide range of concepts governing the DoD all-source intelligence mission and national intelligence objectives. Must be extremely knowledgeable of the terminologies, methodologies, research, and analytical techniques applied to highly complex assignments in all-source intelligence and 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.

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:

Mastery of national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structures, to include a comprehensive understanding of the strategic interdependencies, doctrinal underpinnings, and operational intricacies that govern missions and functions across the enterprise.

Expert knowledge of US intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, including a deep understanding of their application to system integration principles, full acquisition life cycle management, and the operational implications of intelligence capabilities and databases.

Expert knowledge of intelligence missions in USAF flying squadrons and wings, Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).

Expert knowledge of NIPRNET (Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network), SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network), AFSCI (Air Force Sensitive Compartmentalization Information) Network, and other intelligence communications systems.

Expert knowledge of HQ ACC and AF budget and resourcing processes, to include multi-year programmatic planning principles, complex cost-benefit analysis methods and the financial frameworks for formulating and defending major defense budget initiatives.

Superior skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing; and exceptional ability to articulate, defend, and advocate for complex technical and programmatic positions to executive-level audiences both orally and in writing.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

• 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.
• 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

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.

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Additional information

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.