Clarification from the agency

OPEN to current DOD employees ONLY. Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process

Duty 1 - Advises the program manager, unit commander and higher headquarters on policy related to the initiation and execution of unusual, sensitive, and complex deception issues and associated problems impacting the unit's operational mission.

Duty 2 - Assists in managing the overall security management program as it relates to operational security. Develops and implements unit policies, standards, procedures, and training for effective management of all aspects of operations security to ensure information and resources are properly protected.

Duty 3 - Conducts extensive research from non-governmental/military resources in the development and implementation of organizational deception plans. Incumbent must prepare lesson plans, create training slides, conduct classroom training and conducts field exercises in support of deception training. Incumbent assists in training 40 personnel per month.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises or deployments. Incumbent is required to maintain any immunizations necessary for exercises or potential deployments, units servicing medical clinic will provide immunizations.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Drug testing by urinalysis is required prior to entry on the job and may be accomplished randomly as a condition of continued employment.
• Incumbent is subject to after duty hours recall based on the operations situation. Incumbent required to be on pager 100% if time.
• Incumbent must be prepared to travel on short notice TDY's both to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Requires incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License to enable operation of government, privately owned and rental motor vehicles.

Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). 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.

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: Expert knowledge of both intelligence and counter-intelligence in special operations activities in order to analyze, evaluate, and interpret current requirements, and develops new operational concepts. Must keep abreast of the latest trends in the field in order to sol.ve novel, or obscure problems relating to special operations deception planning matters. Blends historical perspective and current international political affairs to effect judgement on consequences of mission compromise. Complete and detailed knowledge of the special operations intelligence community's mission, capabilities, and products as they relate to operational security. Evaluates the value and importance of varied intelligence products. Knowledge of the methodology of operations security as they apply to Special Operations activities. Must be able to evaluate the degree of protection provided by the unit during the planning, preparation, execution, and post execution phases of operational and deceptive activities. 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:

1. Knowledge of all aspects of operational security for worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets.

2. Knowledge of developing, implementing and employing Air Force deception plans while conducting training and real world missions.

3. Knowledge of joint special operations doctrine to include domestic and overseas command relationships.

4. Knowledge of DOD and USAF policies on special access programs controls and procedures, document control and accountability.

5. Ability to analyze and evaluate aircraft movements to achieve a tasked objective, while ensuring mission safety and security.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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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