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This position is in the Excepted Service under Title 10, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Excepted Service includes all positions in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government which are specifically excepted from the competitive service by or pursuant to statute, by the President, or by the Office of Personnel Management.
02/29/2024 to 03/21/2024
$180,359 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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DISL-12331743-24-KH
779053900
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Open to Current Federal Permanent employees in the Excepted and Competitive Service
This is a Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) position that functions as the Senior Advisor for Airborne and Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)).
The incumbent serves as the Senior Advisor for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
Airborne & Space ISR capabilities by spearheading the delivery of ISR systems, technologies,
policies, and processes in support of the National Defense Strategy. The incumbent provides
oversight and advocacy of investment and sustainment resources needed to accelerate the
deployment of ISR capability with supporting infrastructure for collection, communications and
processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), and works closely with the Joint Staff, Services, combat support agencies (CSAs), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) staff to
identify and integrate initiatives designed to address unmet ISR demands, develop options to
meet gaps and shortfalls, and influence investment in the Battlespace Awareness portfolio.
Major duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
1. Serves as the Senior Advisor for Air and Space ISR, supporting Defense intelligence and intelligence-related activities across the DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC).
2. Serves as the Director for Defense Intelligence's (DDI) focal point for the oversight of Airborne and Space ISR programs and the management of the associated cost share agreements with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
3. Independently reviews, analyzes, and resolves complex and difficult ISR requirements, planning and policy issues. Plans and coordinates the development of long-term investment strategies to integrate and synchronize national and theater ISR support to DoD Operations. Develops recommendations for alternatives including changes in resource allocations or policy.
4. Represents DDI-ISPR, USD(I&S), OSD, and DoD at interagency meetings concerning all aspects of Airborne and Space ISR to include capabilities, collection, PED, programs, and strategies. When necessary, represents OUSD(I&S) and DoD in Congressional, international, interdepartmental, and other meetings to exchange information, to provide advice, and to coordinate, influence, and justify intelligence projects, programs, and plans.
5. On behalf of the DDI, the incumbent develops input for testimony and statements for the record and provides testimony on Airborne and Space ISR programs and resources to Congressional committees and staff. The incumbent prepares and directs responses for
Congressionally Directed Actions.
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
1. Resume - In addition to your written statements addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualification(s), Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification(s), and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications, not to exceed five pages. Applicants typically provide the following information:
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS: In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the Resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualifications. To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php? title=Alternate_Application_Information
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. The Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and will generate a certificate of best qualified candidates for the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the best qualified candidates before making a selection. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/779053900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.