Intelligence Specialist
- Location:
- Virginia, Langley AFB
- Requires Relocation:
- Yes
- Start Date:
- 13/12/2024
- End Date:
- 19/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Excepted
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
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Job 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 Wing Target Intelligence Analysis Tradecraft Subject Matter Expert (SME) that evaluates quality of analysis, ensures analytic integration with new processes / technology, and serves as an adjunct and primary faculty for IC Advanced Analytic Program and Wing developed analytic courses with a focus on targeting.
Major duties
Serve as the training specialist for Intelligence Community Advanced Analytic Program (ICAAP) Courses. Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials, training products, and courseware to include but not limited to syllabi and lesson plans tailored for intelligence personnel assigned to employed in place units supporting Air Force operations. Ensure course compliance with applicable instructional guidance. Utilize Air Force approved instructional system development (ISD) methodologies while providing comprehensive training support. Assess training modules to ensure alignment with established MAJCOM and field requirements. Serve as Target Intelligence Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME). Maintain a comprehensive knowledge baseline and the capacity to execute all employed in place functions, encompassing Intelligence Support for targeting across relevant mission areas of Information Warfare (IW) concepts and operations, Cyber operations and Joint Targeting. Exhibit an in-depth understanding of target development including their processes and procedures, along with proficiency in the associated systems, tools, and applications (STA) required to execute each target intelligence function. Serve as analytic integrator with new processes and technology. Integrate new analytic process and technology into employed-in-place production, training, and exercises. Ensure new tools, and applications reflect analytic integration early enough to drive intelligence-informed operational outcomes. Ensure new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, are effectively employed in a manner that streamlines analysis but retains accuracy and CJCSI 3370.01E and ICD compliance. Responsible for integration of all INTs into target intelligence analysis with an emphasis on Open-Source Intelligence and Human Intelligence.
Qualification
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 adult learning theory principles and practices, as well as a thorough understanding of Air Force instructional system development, including training requirements assessment, needs analysis, curriculum development, and training material creation; knowledge of National, Intelligence Community, Joint/DoD, and Air Force policy, guidance, and capabilities covering intelligence tradecraft and training programs, including the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices used in employed-in-place-level intelligence operations to make recommendations for developing capabilities; knowledge of target intelligence tradecraft matters as prescribed in Chairman's Instruction 3160.01D, No-Strike and Collateral Damage Estimation, 3370.01E, Target Development Standards, and Intelligence Community Directive 203, Analytic Standards; knowledge and expertise of employed-in-place functions, including integration of Information Warfare concepts and operations, Targeting, and Advanced Analysis, and employed-in-place systems, tools, applications and their applications to mission analysis. 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. Knowledge of National, Intelligence Community, Joint/DoD, and Air Force policy, guidance, and capabilities covering intelligence tradecraft and training programs, including the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices used in employed-in-place-level intelligence operations to make recommendations for developing capabilities. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of target intelligence tradecraft matters as prescribed in Chairman's Instruction 3160.01D, No-Strike and Collateral Damage Estimation, 3370.01E, Target Development Standards, and Intelligence Community Directive 203, Analytic Standards, concerning employed-in-place target intelligence production; knowledge and expertise of employed-in-place functions, including integration of Information Warfare concepts and operations, Targeting, and Advanced Analysis, and employed-in-place systems, tools, applications and their applications to mission analysis. 3.Skill in planning and executing continuing education and training programs to maintain proficiency and readiness among intelligence personnel and ability to integrate external intelligence training resources and content into the curriculum to ensure relevance and alignment with mission requirements. 4. Skill in integrating new processes and technologies into existing target intelligence production and intelligence training to include artificial intelligence/machine learning, multi-intelligence data with an emphasis on open-source and human intelligence data. 5. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working outsolutionsto problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. 6. Ability to conduct thorough assessments of training and exercises to ensure alignment with MAJCOM and field requirements and ability to recommend improvements needed to achieve mission success. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. 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. 3. Key: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,"). 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.
Evaluations
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.