INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the focal point for higher headquarters level intelligence issues and officer and civilian development for organization forces worldwide,and will provide organization wide intelligence operations policy and advocacy for subordinate units. Incumbent will maintain long-term project stability and continuity for organization intelligence unit support issues. Learn more about this agency Duties DUTY 1: Manages and provides guidance and direction for tasks related to intelligence force management policy and advocacy support to subordinate operational units. Researches, formulates, prepares and writes responses to unit intelligence operations issues. Collects, coordinates, and manages all reports and data acquired during staff assistant visits of subordinate units and performs trend analysis using this information in support of A2. DUTY 2: Function as the organizational intelligence and force management expert. Serve as the authority and functional technical expert on all intelligence operations issues for subordinate units. The position provides long-term continuity and historical perspectives for HQ staff and units. DUTY 3: Represents the interests of USAF, AFSOC, and the organization at senior strategic meetings and conferences. Primary A2 representative for service and higher headquarters conferences, exchanges, unit level intelligence working groups, and meetings. Advocates positions to maintain operational flexibility and that reduce unnecessary recourse impacts on organization and organizational programs. DUTY 4: Performs personnel management responsibilities (includes officers and non-commissioned officers. Incumbent meets with subordinates on a daily basis to provide guidance, plan and assess progress, resolve issues, and approve recommendations. Participates with subordinates in developing performance plans, feedback, and clearly advises employee in advance of expectations. Provides subordinates with guidance, direction, and feedback concerning strengths and weaknesses. DUTY 5: Properly safeguards classified and sensitive information. Handles and safeguards classified and sensitive information in an appropriate manner to preclude unauthorized disclosure or compromise. Complies with established security policies, directives, and regulations and promptly reports any breach of policy or compromise of information to responsible security program manager or supervisor as appropriate. Requirements 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 position 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 Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process. Incumbent is subject to after duty hours recall based on operational situations. Work is in a field support setting or traditional office setting in a windowless vault/secure facility with artificial lighting, air conditioning and heating. Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices related to intelligence force management; broad knowledge and understanding of the nature of operating programs and interrelationships of these programs within the organization; detailed knowledge and understanding of organizational structure, goals, objectives, regulations, policies, and procedures to work with and resolve issues for geographically separated units is critical. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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. Extensive knowledge of intelligence force management programs, policies, and activities with a primary focus on air and special operations. 2. Exceptional knowledge of Congressional, DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships to facilitate effective advancement of AF operational capabilities and flexibilities. 3. Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices with exceptional ability to plan, organize and direct activities, and mentor and motivate an organization. 4. Ability to assess, plan, organize, and develop projects and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet requirements and organizational goals and priorities. 5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in order to articulate and advocate command and organizational positions to effect desired actions and compliance with established standards. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Position requires occasional temporary duty travel (CONUS and OCONUS), utilizing any or all modes of commercial and military transportation. Requires possessing and maintaining a valid State Driver's License to enable operation of government and privately owned motor vehicles. 3. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to urinalyses testing. Incumbent must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is Testing Designated Position. 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 Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. C120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. 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. 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