INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST bei Department of the Air Force

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Duties

1. Interprets national and CCMD requirements, develops multi-agency collection strategies, conducts training, looks for intelligence collection opportunities and serves as key interface with mission partners. Provides subject matter expertise, observes laboratory procedures, provides guidance and feedback to improve the quality of future operations. 2. Participates as designated official representative of AFTAC, DOD, and the US at conferences or working groups with leading NTNF personnel of the US and foreign countries. Decisions and recommendations made materially affect the scope and direction of national security programs within the DOD, the DOE, and other national-level organizations. 3. Plans, establishes, evaluates, modifies, and executes all aspects of collections to meet DOD and national requirements using knowledge of existing technological and programmatic limitations. Applies comprehensive knowledge of National Security priorities to provide programmatic and technical direction on the development of interdisciplinary collection strategies. 4. Serves as subject matter expert at briefings to DOD and other government agencies. Acts as the principle briefer to national committees of the Environmental Modeling and Simulation program's collection plans and activities. 5. Provides assessments to the program manager to aid in the advancement of research and development programs to improve collection capabilities, CCMD support, and assists with the long-range funding projections and interagency support plans, as required. Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and advise on major programs dealing with collection technologies to address Air Force and National security objectives.

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. 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 in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures; extensive knowledge of requirements, reporting, priorities, collection capabilities and ability to network with DOD, DOE and other national level agencies and committees; extensive knowledge of National security policies, entities, missions, resources and operations; strong knowledge of management principles and processes, and techniques for assessing operations and developing strategies for improvements and efficiencies. 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 national and DOD requirements, reporting, priorities, multi-source collection capabilities and ability to network with DOD, DOE, and other national level agencies and committees. 2. Experience in the application of collection strategies and relevant technologies to address Air Force, DOD, and National Security issues, and the various organizations involved in area is required. 3. Extensive knowledge of National security policies, entities, missions, resources and operations. 4. Strong knowledge of management principles and processes, and techniques for assessing operations and developing strategies for improvements and efficiencies. 5. Knowledge of nuclear weapons effluent collection, detection and analysis techniques, materials used, and the nuclear hazard involved is desired; knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material is required. 6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and accurate fashion. Ability to effectively advocate the program's position to overcome preconceptions, assuage risk concerns, and build program support across government agencies is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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.

Other Information

***Salary ranges includes local market supplements*** 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 here 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. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. 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. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.