The purpose of this position is to provide and/or administer advanced technical training, organizational readiness, and mission preparation/execution for a group of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operators. Incumbent performs mission execution through a variety of staff functions including Airborne ISR Operations, Standardization and Evaluation, Training, Scheduling, and Weapons and Tactics. Assists in testing, experimenting, and developing new methods, processes, and combat tactics to enhance the use of a weapon system, as well as executing all the work of the function. Incumbent provides accurate and timely analysis critical to the effectiveness of unit operations and sustainment of unit resources. This is an Air National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible unit and military skill assignment, and classification.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Establishes work schedules and daily duty assignments. Provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance, ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.
• Performs mission execution in all section activities to include standards and evaluations, qualification training, scheduling, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Possesses knowledge of a wide range of Airborne ISR concepts, principles, and practices; and an in-depth knowledge of specific functional areas of Signals Intelligence to accomplish work processes through the use of related intelligence systems, mission equipment, methods, services, and facilities. Reviews, analyzes, and resolves difficult and highly complex intelligence problems. Develops briefings for mission preparation, including combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution.
• Must perform duties in one or more of the following sections:
• Weapons and Tactics:
  • Enables weapon system optimization for intelligence system employment and integration into Combat Air Force operations. Develops and teaches advanced warfighter educational lessons to all squadron personnel. Conducts warfighter education to combat mission ready (CMR) personnel. Works closely with the operations training section to expand the recurring training program (classroom and scenario) to increase the crew baseline knowledge.
• Operations Training:
  • Ensures combat readiness and proficiency of Airborne ISR operators. Executes the training program for all unit operators including system capabilities, tactics, and employment considerations. Executes a detailed training plan to create certified operators capable of deploying and providing desired ISR capability to combatant commanders. Plans, organizes, and instructs academic and hands-on training pertaining to the use of intelligence systems; provides advice on the proper weapons and tactics to enhance execution of the ISR mission.
• Standardization/Evaluation:
  • Evaluates unit compliance with gaining major command standards and directives. Participates in staff assistance visits (SAVs) and management/compliance inspections. Conducts SAVs to functional and operational areas within the squadron, and upon request, at other units. Prepares local guidance implementing compliance and special emphasis findings for unit standardization/evaluation program. Interprets regulations and provides advice, assistance and policy guidance to the unit on implementation of higher headquarters (HHQ) directives accordingly.
• Scheduling:
  • Evaluates training requirements against available simulator and aircraft resources to meet the needs of the unit training program. Coordinates training requirements with external agencies ensuring compatibility and effectiveness goals are aligned with unit training program. Researches regulatory guidance to ensure only qualified operators are scheduled for available training scenarios. Plans, organizes, and prepares submissions to national level agencies requesting Authority-to-Operate for all training and exercise locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance level which is based on the position security access requirement.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and/or certifications of position assigned.
• This position requires military membership, compatible unit and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) assignments, to include medical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E-8 and below)

Compatible Military Assignments: Any applicable AFSC under 1NX

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.