INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical director/senior intelligence specialist directly responsible for overseeing the 691st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (691 ISRG) operations and resource management activities.

• Performs intelligence and resource management activities for 691 ISRG units. As a recognized technical expert for AF ISR operations and cryptologic Analysis and Production (A&P), provides authoritative counsel and advice to the 691 ISRG Commander, staff, and subordinate squadron commanders and their staffs, and for all national and tactical JSR-related operations and program issues. - Oversees development, review, and coordination of policies and requirements to meet mission needs. Coordinates Group's operations management strategies and implementation procedures for integrated 691 ISRG, 70 ISRW, and 25 AF support with MAJCOMs, Air Staff, National Agencies, Unified Commands and Coalition Forces. - Provides technical expertise/advice to 691 ISRG senior leaders on cryptologic Collection & Operations systems, tools, concepts, and architectures. Advances the art and science of intelligence analysis and improves the quality of cryptologic products and services by presenting options and recommending actions to the Group's senior leaders based on analysis and evaluation of technical solutions most useful in achieving mission objectives. - Provides expert workforce counsel and advice to 691 ISRG senior leaders. Serves as the 691 ISRGs senior civilian by providing DCIPS guidance and advice to commanders, supervisors and employees; establishing and implementing the Group's policies and processes for all AF civilian matters; and overseeing the evaluation and career enhancement of all 691 ISRG AF civilians. - Leads development of current and long-range fiscal and manpower resource requirements. Identifies, documents, and advocates for fiscal and manpower resources to ensure success in accomplishing Group's mission, goals, and objectives.

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 "Senior" 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. 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 national intelligence. Understand acquisition, test and evaluation processes, relationship of logistics, information systems and international political-economic trends to cryptologic operations and AF JSR operations.

Must possess skill in the interpretation, evaluation and integration of intelligence information from all sources and be familiar with related non-intelligence activities. Must be knowledgeable of intelligence collection methods and systems, their capabilities and limitations, and appropriate tasking methods. 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. Expert knowledge of signals intelligence governance and execution. intelligence requirements process, requirements validation process, collections tasking and data processing, database processing, database management, performance measures, customer satisfaction mechanisms and supplier quality indicator. 2.

Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships, and operations and knowledge of advanced dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to disburse the most complex information/situations attained from multiple sources. 3. In-depth skill in analysis and production of reports and other products which are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include forn1ulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings; and highly skilled in the interpretation, evaluation and integration of intelligence information from all sources and be familiar with related non-intelligence activities. 4.

Extremely skilled in verbal and written communication techniques to produce command and national products, present briefings, present and discuss a position effectively, and to participate in DoD and IC working groups as a spokesperson for and a recognized authority on positions within the intelligence community. 5. Extraordinary degree of skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and groups across the IC and external organizations. 6.

Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; to make decisions, estimates, recommendations and decisions under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment, experience and recognized professional standing; and to effectively present/argue a position.

Conditions Of Employment Continued

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. Experience in AF cryptology or operations research, combined with ISR operations planning, execution and management expertise is required.

Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

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.