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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force HeadquartersHickam AFB, Hawaii, United StatesFull-time$131,310 - $170,708 per yearPosted Oct 27, 2026Closes Nov 9, 2026
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This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" 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: Mastery knowledge of computer science/digital technologies (data, artificial intelligence, network infrastructure, etc.) sufficient to apply new theories, developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature.

Knowledge of the 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. 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.

Mastery of the intelligence missions in USAF flying squadrons and wings, Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), consistent with knowledge received through graduation from the USAF Weapons School. 2. Mastery of national and Air Force intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 3.

Knowledge of and considerable experience in the military intelligence and intelligence systems community, and in the planning, management, and execution of programs. The incumbent must be capable of interacting successfully with the operational Air Force community, managers, engineers, scientists, senior level government officials, and representatives of other government agencies, academia, and industry. 4.

Knowledge of US intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, requirements to perform intelligence and information system integration, life cycle management, and other intelligence integration related activities. 5.

Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities, new hypotheses and theories, and threat assessments.

Knowledge of Space, Cyber, and Information Operations concepts and capabilities, and their relevance within the Pacific theater, in order to effectively articulate and integrate PACAF requirements into those domains. 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.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION: 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.

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. 3. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 4.

Requires availability for short notice work on weekends, holidays and evenings. Flexibility in adjusting scheduled workday is mandatory. 5. 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.") 6. An advanced intelligence-related or professional degree is highly desirable. 7. Graduation from the USAF Weapons School 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.

  1. Integrates and synchronizes current and future air component ISR capabilities in the theater. Represents the Director, Deputy Director, and associated Division Chiefs when O-6 level interaction is required across the PACAF staff or with external organizations including National-level Intelligence Agencies, Combatant Commands, and HQ Air Force. 2. Serves as senior technical authority on ISR modernization strategies, roadmaps and investment plans for ISR capabilities presented by PACAF to the Joint Force. 3. Perform intelligence and resource oversight activities. As a recognized technical expert for AF ISR operations, provide authoritative counsel and advice to the Director, Deputy, and Division Chiefs, for all national and tactical ISR related operations and program issues. 4. Directs and/or leads broad studies involving major manpower, training, unit support, partner engagement and security programs and policies that affect Theater ISR missions.
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Updated Oct 28, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 74% above the benchmark.

This job: $131,310 to 170,708

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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