Duties
As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (2 Vacancies) (Title 5), GS-0132-11, you will perform the following duties.
1. Serves as a ISR unit crewmember in the multi-INT exploitation section, responsible for multi-INT operations and production affecting time critical targeting (TCT), direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting. Provides multi-INT correlation of data from multiple ISR platforms and intelligence products. Requests dynamic sensor retasking. Assesses the data and provides cross-sensor cueing/tips-offs to other platforms and exploitation sections improving multi-INT correlation. Updates Air Force ISR unit components and C4I nodes on findings.
2. Conducts analysis activities and operations from data derived from manned, unmanned, and other operational assets in support of National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs contingencies and exercises. Participates in pre-mission conferences to outline mission objectives, potential threats, and possible outcomes. Provides detailed threat analysis for mission planning and pre-mission briefings to the Mission Planning Cell (MPC). Performs targeting duties assigned by the ISR unit crew commander in response to planned and unplanned mission taskings.
3. Prepares post-mission reports from analysis of target data for general intelligence and operational community consumption. Prepares and evaluates finished reports relative to target actions, subject to supervisory review. Publishes finished reports and documents for use by decision-makers in the squadron, AOC, Air Force MAJCOMs, Joint Commands, and the National Agencies. Researches, analyzes and plans exploitation activities in preparation for operational missions. Utilizes allotted resources for operations and analysis activities. Communicates with other intelligence departments and agencies to share data and techniques, findings, and planning for future operations.
4. Geospatial (GI&S) Program Manager for the unit. Creates and updates the unit's classified and unclassified intelligence reference libraries. Manages the Intelligence Mobility Program to guarantee all crewmembers and equipment is properly prepared for worldwide tasking and deployments. Provides recommendations to the Unit Mobility Officer with intelligence information concerning the deployment location and advises on special security requirements for deploying sensitive material and equipment. Ensures intelligence Unit Type Codes (UTCs) are properly reported to higher headquarters through the Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF) Reporting Tool (ART) and Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS). Creates and conducts pre-deployment spin-up training for deploying crewmembers assigned to AEF and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) deployments.
5. Works with other crewmembers to ensure the multi-INT exploitation section maintains a capability to provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during peacetime and contingency operations. Coordinates with the Gaining Command on operational intelligence elements needed to carry out coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in such other major command intelligence organizations as Air Combat Command (ACC), Air National Guard Bureau Headquarters (NGB), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and such other governmental agencies as Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
6. To enhance the ISR unit crew's mission readiness, the incumbent maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of internal multi-INT training. Represents the unit in making agreements and commitments within the assigned scope of his/her functional specialty. Provides guidance and assistance to unit and Gaining Command Intelligence specialists and serves to coordinate on projects jointly undertaken by the unit, Gaining Command, and other organizations.
7. Coordinates multi-INT training requirements with Gaining Command Intelligence Section. Plans and develops objectives and work schedules for training assigned intelligence personnel during Unit Training Assemblies (UTA), Annual Training (AT), and unit deployments. Identifies training requirements and conducts or organizes training courses for intelligence personnel on multi-INT related subjects. Subject Matter Expert (SME), trainer, and task certifier for all multi-INT Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and Continuation Training (CT).
8. Performs other duties as assigned. T58232
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
- Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
- Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Required to perform shift work and may be required to work uncommon tours on short notice
- his position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. (NGB-J1).
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0132 11 - Applicant must have the following experience:
- 1 year equivalent experience to at least next lower grade level.
- Experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations.
- Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others.
- Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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How to Apply
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Next steps
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