Duties
As a Intelligence Operations Specialist with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Assures the Intelligence Squadron maintains a capability to provide appropriate Gaining Command entities with timely fused intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel, during peace time operations. Administers daily targeting, collections, and analysis of the assigned portion of the Gaining Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Coordinates with the Gaining Command on intelligence elements (collections, analysis and/or targeting) needed to carry out coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in such other major command intelligence organizations as Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air National Guard Bureau Headquarters (NGB), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and such other governmental agencies as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISR Agency), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Incumbent represents the organization at interagency conferences and meetings that deal with specialty functions and intelligence-specific roles in the AOC. Relays requirements and works toward harmonious working relationships with all intelligence contacts. During contingency operations, provides assistance in the form of offensive and defensive information operations support, collections, targeting, and analysis, either from home station and/or via travel to the Gaining Command.
- Coordinates intelligence participation in appropriate exercises for force-level AOC training. Supports active participation in Gaining Command crisis action planning to include both pre-exercise and real world contingencies. Coordinates directly with the Gaining Command to rewrite the AOC procedure regulations that govern how training integrates with the Gaining Command's AOC requirements. Provides guidance and assistance to AIS and Gaining Command Intelligence specialists and serves to coordinate on projects jointly undertaken by the AIS, Gaining Command, and other organizations. Ensures the AIS Directorate and the Gaining Command's Intelligence force-level entity are able to work closely together to coordinate rapid dissemination of critical intelligence information concerning the tasked AOR. Both intelligence entities provide SCI and collateral current intelligence highlights. Incumbent is recognized as an organization expert within functional assignment. Incumbent is empowered to commit personnel and squadron intelligence resources to missions and special exercises, including coordinating with outside agencies, under the general direction of supervisor. Incumbent represents the AOG and the AIS in making agreements and commitments within the scope of his/her assigned functional area of expertise.
- Coordinates with Gaining Command ISRD training requirements, which encompass separate and distinct specialties in the Intelligence career field. Plans and develops objectives and work schedules for 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 a variety of technical subjects including proper handling of classified material, target development and weaponeering, collection platform capabilities and employment, as well as weapons systems tactics and geopolitical considerations. Upon compiling the training requirements, incumbent works with the AOG Group Training section to identify shortfalls and develop plans to correct them.
- Determines the best course of action regarding sensor use in collections, enemy strengths and capabilities in analysis, and command and control centers of gravity in targeting. Identifies the best techniques to utilize in order to achieve the desired results. When assigned, incumbent prepares, justifies, and manages the Intelligence Squadron budget. Budgets for the acquisition of Intelligence support systems in long-term planning models due to systems expense and frequency of antiquation.
- Conducts research and analysis, and, based on thorough understanding of the significance of conditions and trends, develops and projects data and draws meaningful conclusions and clear estimates based on current and past intelligence situations. Briefs analysis findings and estimates to superiors, planners, and policy makers. Publishes finished reports and documents for use by decision-makers in the AOG and Gaining Command.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite, and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard.
- All current members of the Texas Air National Guard.
- US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Remarks:
- Texas Air National Guard Membership is required.
- For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
Military Requirements:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants need not have AFSC to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain and maintain all requirements of the AFSC within one year of appointment.
Compatible Military Assignment:
AFSC: 1N071
Rank Spread: E-6/(TSgt) not to exceed E-7/(TSgt)
Qualifications
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience
At least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) with 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.
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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. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
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A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience that may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Education
Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
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.
Benefits
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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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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/12634720~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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