INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to advise ACC/A2 Intelligence Tradecraft Division leadership, staff, and subordinate units on intelligence analysis, targeting, collection, and other intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) tradecraft, standards, policy and guidance, training requirements, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).

• As Technical Advisor, plans, organizes, and recommends courses of action regarding intelligence analysis, targeting, collection, and other ISR tradecraft, standards, policy and guidance, training requirements, and TTP. - Directs ACC intelligence capability working group (CWG) activities for ACC-assigned Lead MAJCOM responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and develops Air Force-wide objectives, participation, and agendas for analysis, targeting, collections, and other CWGs. - Represents ACC/A2 with a variety of installation, functional area, Air Force, Joint, DoD, and industry organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with ACC Wings, Numbered Air Forces and Centers, AOCs, HQ ACC staff, MAJCOMs, Combatant Commander Components, HQUSAF, and Intelligence Community and Combat Support Agencies.

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described 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 advanced multidisciplinary targeting and intelligence concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.

Knowledge of Air Force and Joint intelligence targeting, analysis, and collection management functions. Knowledge of the targeting and intelligence mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.

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 national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations. 2.

Knowledge of NIPRNET (Unclassified But Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network), SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network), AF JWICS (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System), and other Intelligence communications systems. 3. Knowledge of the intelligence missions in USAF flying squadrons, flying wings, and air operations centers. 4. Knowledge of Air Force and Joint intelligence targeting, analysis, and collection management functions. 5.

Knowledge of the HQ ACC and AF budget process, cost-benefit analysis methods and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations. 6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing; and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Conditions Of Employment Continued

Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOPSECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 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. An advanced intelligence-related or professional degree is highly desirable.

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.