INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Global Activities Squadron (GXA) Senior Advisor for Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations focused against foreign aviation, air defense, cyberspace, space, missile, and advanced technology capabilities and employment.

Requirements:

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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 knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity. 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. Comprehensive knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence oversight, legal rights of US citizens regarding intelligence, and IC standards for operational coordination and deconfliction of HUMINT operations; knowledge of advanced HUMINT methods to include the operational design, assessment, management, and debriefing of human sources of intelligence in a manner that efficiently answers US Air Force intelligence gaps.
3. Knowledge of the national IC, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations; and skill in coordinating and deconflicting operations with DoD entities, US Government agencies, and US Embassies.
4. Skill in collecting and reporting information of intelligence value to DoD and IC consumers and tailoring day- to-day work to meet intelligence requirements; skill in communicating effectively with national and DoD HUMINT, Air Force, and IC counterparts, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise proposals and reports, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
5. Knowledge of DoD programming and resource processes; experience communicating resource requirements, budgeting and programming for resource growth; expert skills in executing Program Management responsibilities; acumen planning, organizing, and directing HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices across a wide variety of concurrent projects; knowledge of contract administration and termination techniques sufficient to direct resource manager and represent programmatic status to expert community stakeholders.
6. Expert skills in building teams, and masterful ability to mentor, guide and coach junior team members from across NASIC and the IC; masterful ability to collaborate with other teams to maximize best practices, enable cost-sharing, and leverage lessons-learned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.

• 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.

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.