INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

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: comprehensive range of intelligence research, collection methods, analytical applications, principles, concepts, and methodologies that includes the evaluation of many diverse sources of information, intelligence disciplines, and information systems used to develop and support Air Force acquisition processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of the national IC, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations, and ability to leverage IC capabilities in support of customer requirements. Extensive knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and the role of intelligence in the development of weapon systems, new operational concepts, and innovative techniques.

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.

Knowledge of 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. 2. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources. 3.

Knowldege of national intelligence community, Joint, and DoD structure, organizations mission/functions, inter relationships and operations. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers and clients. 5.

Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to deliver solutions to problems or questions; writing clear and concise intelligence products; and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior-level audiences for decision-making purposes. 6.

Ability to maintain control of classified material; quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; and present and/or justify a position effectively.

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.

This position is in the excepted service authorized by Title 10 USC and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The employee must also sigh a Statement of Understanding prior to occupying a DCIPS position. Any U.S. citizen may apply. OBLIGATED Positions: This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position.

Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. 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.

• Serves as a senior adviser, primary consultant and AMC/A2 spokesperson on intelligence analysis and production for the MAJCOM. - Develops and presents ISR capabilities to AMC MAJCOM, USTRANSCOM, MAF and unit customers. - Directs and conducts analysis of multi-source intelligence evaluating feasibility, relative value and risk associated with various courses of action. - Serves as an expert intelligence analyst and principal technical authority on ISR issues for AMC/A2 and MAJCOM leadership.