INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST Job in Fargo, ND

Vacancy No. ND-12790471-AF-25-017 (T32) Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $49,960.00 to $96,116.00 Grade 7 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/29/2025 Close Date 9/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fargo, ND


Summary

THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This ND National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1654P01 and is part of the ND 177 Intelligence Squadron, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to ND National Guard Areas of Consideration 1 - 4 (see body of announcement for the Areas of Consideration).

Duties

As a Intelligence Operations Specialist, you will perform specialized SIGINT duties as a Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) unit crewmember and to train assigned military unit members in the duties and functions associated with SIGINT Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED). Provides real-time electronic intelligence (ELINT) TPED support to National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Air Operations Centers (AOCs), and US and coalition airborne assets in exercises and contingency operations. Ensures real- and near-real-time ELINT/SIGINT reporting and analysis is timely and accurate.

  • Serves as a ISR unit crewmember in the SIGINT exploitation section, responsible for SIGINT 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 SIGINT correlation of data from multiple ISR platforms and intelligence products.
  • Processes and analyzes SIGINT derived from manned, unmanned, and other operational assets in support of intelligence taskings from National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs. Prepares, evaluates, and interprets analytical reports and develops procedures to meet changing requirements and insure maximum operational efficiency.
  • Applies and/or modifies established intelligence practices to problems involved with real-time and near-real-time airborne intelligence operations, including performing analysis and evaluation of raw un-validated data.
  • Prepares post-mission reports from analysis of communications patterns, trends, and characteristics for general intelligence and operational community consumption.
  • Prepares and evaluates finished reports relative to SIGINT activities.
  • Works with other crew members to ensure that the SIGINT 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 other major command intelligence organizations such as Air Combat Command (ACC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and other governmental agencies such 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).
  • To enhance the ISR unit crew's mission readiness, the incumbent maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of internal SIGINT training. Represents the unit in making agreements and commitments within the assigned scope of his/her functional specialty.
  • Coordinates SIGINT 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • This 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.
  • Candidates will have to pass a Counter Intel Polygraph test.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDNG- Air Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDNG- Air Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All NDNG military members
Area IV: All Military Members
Area V: All U.S. Citizens

MAX MILITARY GRADES: MSgt
COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 1N4X2
AFSC is not a disqualifying factor of eligibility, however, selected applicant must obtain the compatible AFSC.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess the experience, education; training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative; technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts, and prepare clear and concise written reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS07 Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 grade level or civilian equivalent, which includes: 1) Investigating and collecting data to develop reports of findings; 2) Experience storing, controlling, destroying and accounting for classified documents.
GS09 Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07 grade level or civilian equivalent, which includes: 1) Performing functions involving various intelligence systems and organizations; 2) Experience reviewing and analyzing data including technical reports, surveys, and studies; 3) Experience preparing and conducting training plans and programs, both formal and on-the-job.
GS11 Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09 grade level or civilian equivalent, which includes: 1) Developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations; 2) Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which requires one to deal effectively with others; 3) Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports.

Education

To receive credit for education, you must provide supporting documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Customer Service
  • Information Management
  • Processing and Exploitation Capabilities

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim: Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, at least three work related references, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume. Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12790471

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Katrina Mickelsen
Phone
(701) 333-3298
Fax
(701) 333-3372
Email
katrina.a.mickelsen.civ@army.mil

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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