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Intelligence Specialist

Full Time
$139,395 – $181,216 Per Year
Closing on Dec 26, 2024

Location:
Arlington, Pentagon
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
13/12/2024
End Date:
26/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

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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 manage USAF international intelligence agreements and security assistance programs involving Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and cyber capabilities. Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on ISR- and cyber-related international relations and activities. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Major duties

Serves as a multi-source intelligence analyst. Performs complex intelligence analysis with an emphasis on supporting Air Force and Intelligence Community international partnerships and foreign engagements. Directly supports HAF A2/6 Seniors, SAF/IA and MAJCOM A2 & A6 personnel on foreign engagement, security cooperation, and disclosure policy, processes, and procedures. Supports the Air Force ISR and CEO partnerships and key leader engagements (KLE) program. Supports the Air Force ISR and CEO foreign partnership and engagement strategy to meet HAF A2/6 priorities. Serves as a foreign disclosure authority on ISR issues for A2/6 leadership.

Qualification

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 a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices involving DoD, AF, and IC international intelligence and cyber relations, international intelligence agreements, foreign disclosure, and information releasability. 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: Knowledge to conduct, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the analysis of multi-source information to produce detailed intelligence capabilities and threat assessments; identify foreign engagement priorities, objectives, and strategies; interpret policy; and make recommendations for developing alliances and partnerships to meet goals. Knowledge of analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to support foreign partnerships and engagements. Knowledge of policies, procedures and requirements for the disclosure of classified information and technology transfer to foreign governments and international organizations; governing international arrangements and agreements; and regulating security cooperation activities. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Skill in conducting, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the analysis of multi-source information to identify partner capabilities and foreign engagement priorities, objectives and strategies in support of consumers, customers, and clients. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to 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. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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 Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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 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.