Clarification from the agency

Restricted to current/prior nationwide military members. You must be willing and eligible to become a Mississippi Air National Guard member.

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0132-12, you will develop, plan and manage the intelligence l training and readiness program, ensuring that it meets the requirements set forth in applicable policy and regulations and produces trained and qualified Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) personnel ready to augment MAJCOM deployable AOCs worldwide at the operational level of war. As a recognized expert among the intelligence operations specialists of the unit, the incumbent exercises technical oversight over the training program and represents the AIS Commander in conferences and coordination activities as required. The incumbent exercises in-depth knowledge of the operational needs of the Gaining Command AOC, maintains close coordination with the Gaining Command AOC/ISRD Chief of Training, and ensures that required intelligence training for all unit personnel meets the needs and requirements of the Gaining Command. Due to the unique mission of the c-NAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization. This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG), Component Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Intelligence Squadron (AIS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Develops, plans and manages the AIS training program for augmentation of the Gaining Command AOC. Coordinates AIS training requirements with AOG and Gaining Command ISRD. Oversees the development of objectives and work schedules for training assigned personnel during Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs), Annual Training, and unit deployments. Ensures that an annual training plan is developed to train AIS personnel in their AOC positional duties and facilitate the accomplishment of all training requirements. Provides intelligence-specific inputs, describing training objectives for intelligence personnel and required intelligence-related topics for Operations, Communications, Resources, and Support personnel, to the overall AOG training program. Identifies topics for training briefs. Participates in the development of the briefs for presentation to unit members, focusing on the integration of intelligence processes and products into the Air Tasking Order (ATO) production, execution, and combat assessment cycle. Oversees and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME), trainer, and task certifier for all AIS Initial Qualification (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and Continuation Training (CT). Ensures certification and evaluation programs adhere to Training and Standardization and Evaluation regulations and policies.

(2) Ensures that the training program meets the requirements of Air Force, MAJCOM, and ANG regulations in the training and employment of the force-level AOC weapons system. Coordinates training requirements with Gaining Command, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA), Air Combat Command (ACC), Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), and National-level intelligence agencies to ensure intelligence training topics and operations are aligned with emerging AOC requirements. Coordinates with Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and National Guard Bureau, (NGB), to ensure AIS personnel can attend courses required for AOC skill development.

(3) Forecasts long and short-term training shortfalls and determines their potential impact on AOG combat capability. Develops strategies to avert shortfalls and minimize their impact on overall unit training efforts. Reviews Joint and Service Doctrine, Gaining Command training objectives, mission requirements, and Air Force Directives to ensure unit training adheres to current U.S. doctrine.

(4) Recognized as an organization expert within functional assignment. Serves as the unit authority on all aspects of AOC/ISRD internal training. Commits personnel to missions and special exercises, including coordinating with outside agencies, under the general direction of the unit commander. Represents the unit in making agreements and commitments within the scope of assigned functional area of expertise.

(5) Provides input on performance evaluation, career guidance, and technical assistance to full-time and traditional intelligence personnel. Establishes intelligence information requirements, procedures, and work schedules not predetermined by higher headquarters.

(6) Serves as the unit lead for developing concepts and TTPs for distributed operations and reach back in accordance with Management Transformation and Consolidation.

(7) Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: O1-O5

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

6. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement including other FMS locations.

Qualifications

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Mat 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


NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.
b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

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.