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Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

Intelligence Specialist

Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 19/11/2025
End Date: 02/12/2025
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: The public
Service Type: Excepted
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

About Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win…Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Summary

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: to operate as a member of a special projects, special programs, or due diligence office to provide intelligence operations expertise in the fields of intelligence deception and Operations Security (OPSEC). *** Salary range includes local market supplements ***

Major duties

Serves as the senior intelligence specialist for personnel assigned to the organization. Advises the program manager, unit commander and higher headquarters (HHQ) on policy related to the initiation and execution of unusual, sensitive, and complex deception issues and associated problems impacting the unit's operational mission. Manages the overall security management program as it relates to OPSEC. Conducts extensive research from non- governmental/military resources in the analysis, development andimplementation of organizational deception plans in support of the SAP.

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 "Senior" 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. 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, practices, facts and information related to intelligence, counterintelligence, deception, and OPSEC, such as would be gained through experience in previous occupation of lower-graded intelligence positions over time. Must have skill in applying and implementing this knowledge independently and without error to difficult and complex work assignments and the ability to produce advice and develop mechanisms. 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 of all aspects of ensuring OPSEC of worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation, and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets. Knowledge of developing, implementing, and employing USAF deception plans while conducting training and real-world missions. Knowledge of joint special operations doctrine to include domestic and overseas command relationships. Knowledge of DoD and USAF policies on SAP controls and procedures, document control and accountability. Ability to analyze and evaluate aircraft movements to achieve tasked objectives while ensuring mission safety and security. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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 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.

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.