The primary purpose of the entry/developmental work level is to perform assignments designed to further progress applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. The complexity of the work will gradually increase throughout the training path, leading to requiring greater independent judgment and decision ability. The incumbent(s) will perform the duties and responsibilities described in this position description under supervision due to a lack of knowledge and experience necessary to perform at the target full performance level. All required training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion to the next target grade. The incumbent(s) must be performing at the "Successful" level or above, as defined in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2011 prior to promotion.

DUTY 1: Performs professional engineering work to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct timely intelligence assessments of current and future foreign long-range, land-based ballistic missiles, operations, and facilities to include characteristics, capabilities, employment, limitations and effectiveness by acquiring, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting pertinent all-source data to provide predictive, actionable intelligence to the warfighter, policymaker, and force modernizer.
DUTY 2: Employs scientific and engineering principles to plan, analyze, and evaluate engineering and technical efforts used to define system/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, assess alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications.
DUTY 3: Provides support to customers including briefings, tours, ad hoc taskings, foreign exchanges, working groups, conferences, and/or other relevant forums as deemed appropriate by Principal Intelligence Analyst (PIA), Senior Intelligence Analyst (SIA), and Flight Director.
DUTY 4: Provides enterprise leadership through developing production plans and project scope proposals to maximize efficiency.
DUTY 5: Keeps abreast of worldwide state-of-the-art and emerging technology in assigned technical areas. Applies emerging technology and business practices to develop and implement a course of action, validate and direct resources, and integrate logistics and/or acquisition functions to implement plans.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have an Engineering bachelor's degree or related professional discipline.
• Engineering and/or intelligence analysis skills required.
• Flexibility in adjusting scheduled workday is mandatory.

Qualifications

This is a GG-07 target GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07/GG-09 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07/GS-09 level. The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 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.

This position is a developmental position and will be filled at the GG-07, GG-09 or GG-12 level with promotion potential to the GG-12. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the General Engineer position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

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: Broad professional knowledge of a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of assignments involving concepts and methodology of intelligence analysis of foreign ballistic missile systems and subsystems gathered through extensive job experience (or equivalent advanced educational experience and training) to permit independent determination of the characteristics of foreign ballistic missile threats and the publication of intelligence products. Incumbent must possess a general knowledge of past and present foreign ballistic missile systems as well as a familiarity with multidisciplinary intelligence processes, methods and techniques employed in their technical assessment. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

OR
EDUCATION
GG-07: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
GG-09: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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. Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, and practices of intelligence analysis, ballistic trajectories, orbital mechanics, aerodynamics, rocket propulsion, thermodynamics, general engineering, mathematics, project management and other fields; and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult assignments.
2. Extensive knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
3. Knowledge of intelligence requirements, tasking, analysis, evaluations, interpretations, reporting, collection, production and dissemination; and knowledge of the principles of project development and execution; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.
4. Skill and ability to provide attention to detail, balanced decision making, conceptual thinking, consistency, goal focus, problem and situation analysis, reliability, and theoretical problem solving, emotional control, handling stress, initiative, job ethics, meeting standards, listening skills, personal accountability, personal commitment, personal drive, and practical thinking skills.
5. Ability to use project management techniques, tools and communications skills to effectively manage projects across multiple teams to achieve results; ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis, and reporting.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing; as well as work under the guidance of supervisors and senior engineers/analysts; and work effectively with suppliers, colleagues, and customers to achieve mission goals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. This position is covered by the DCIPS, and as such will subject the incumbent to those examinations and or tests that are necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance and any special accesses required by the position in accordance with AFI 36-1101. This position is a testing designated position and as such requires periodic urinalysis testing. Failure to comply with any of the special requirements when required, will subject the incumbent of this position to reassignment or disciplinary adverse action, including demotion or removal.
2. Position is designated special-sensitive and is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS); as such incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
6. OCONUS - Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" and block 34 must be a"1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block 34.

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