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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
318 INFO OPNS GP 2
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to integrate training audiences, weapons, tactics, scenarios, target sets and academics into USAF Warfare Center exercises.

**Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS**
*** Salary ranges include local market supplements ***

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/28/2024 to 07/12/2024
Salary
$124,719 to - $162,137 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Nellis AFB, NV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
8X-DCIPS-12458453-446215-JM
Control number
797675200

Duties

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  • Serves as the Senior Analyst for Det 2, 318 COG. In this capacity the incumbent provides technical and intelligences oversight for the research, design, development, deployment and operation of systems and technologies through a nation-wide distributed cyber test, training and exercise range enterprise to represent operationally relevant and threat representative environments.
  • Serves as the Senior Intelligence Advisor and Cyber Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) expert for Det 2, 318 COG. In this capacity the incumbent evaluates combatant, unified and service command cyber requirements; identifies opportunities, vulnerabilities and limitations for the integration of cyber ISR, Information Warfare (IW), and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) into USAFWC events.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with key entities at Air Staff, Combatant Commands (COCOM), MAJCOM, Cyber Command, numbered AF (NAF), Agency, Industry and equivalent coalition organizational levels to maintain awareness of requirements relevant to optimizing the employment of cyberspace operations.
  • Interfaces with tasking authorities and senior leadership. Organizes, develops, and defends long-range plans which involve defining broad courses of action and commitment of Det 2, 318 COG resources.

Requirements

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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
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty Assignments
  • An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desirable.
  • Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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 broad knowledge in the intelligence field with special emphasis on cyber warfare, knowledge of the intelligence processes, requirements, validation, collection, and dissemination procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge and understanding of worldwide all-source intelligence organizations and
databases is also necessary. Knowledge of various systems treating requests for intelligence, computer remote terminal operation, and basic query logic to assess data base programs, and to recommend program changes. Incumbent must be able to research and analyze complex technical problems, developing new methods and approaches to solve unique and never before seen program related problems. 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:

1. Mastery of AF Signals Intelligence and its relation to the national intelligence community and cyberspace operations.
2. Knowledge and experience in cyberspace operations to facilitate strategic planning, budgeting, manning and implementation of the Detachment's mission.
3. Broad/comprehensive background in intelligence of potential target systems, program management and cyberspace operations to solve unique, challenging operational and technical issues for AF, DoD, national and joint agencies, and commands.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of Nevada Test & Training Range operations.
5. Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology and in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate and resolve complex issues or problems.
6. Effectively communicate orally and in writing to produce highly technical reports, position papers and briefings.
7. Effectively negotiate complex issues; resolve conflicts based on mature judgement/experience; maintain good work relationships.

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

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.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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