Duty 1 - Conducts intelligence analysis in support of SOF In the field Evaluates and analyzes intelligence data. Creates and reviews finished intelligence products, presentations and reports for use by special operations teams, planners, intelligence specialists and national-level decision makers.

Duty 2 - Creates post-mission reports containing the analysis derived from each exploitation function Assesses present or future value and need of information and forwards to National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs.

Duty 3 - Serve as multi-INT PED technical crew member Identifies and coordinates with the unit leadership on operational intelligence elements needed to carry out coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in other intelligence organizations.

Duty 4 - Takes appropriate and timely actions to ensure safeguarding of classified information Complies with all local, AF and DoD security directives on the handling, classification, dissemination, and transportation of classified information.

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 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.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• Due to the sensitive nature of intelligence matters, the qualities of sound judgment, tact, and integrity are essential.
• 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.
• Position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel away from the normal duty stations to attend conferences, meetings, and other official functions.
• Cont.. Travel is by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• 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.

Qualifications

This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 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: Thorough knowledge of the concepts governing the DoD intelligence mission, collections, operations, and analysis Must be extremely knowledgeable of the terminologies, methodologies, research and analytical techniques as applied to highly complex assignments in intelligence, collection and analysis and the ability to apply facts and estimates derived from numerous sources to a variety of problems having difficult technical aspects. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

OR

EDUCATION: A 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.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. 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.

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 Air Force ISR assets, remote-split operations architectures, full-motion video exploitation techniques, DGS operations, and exploitation software.

2. Knowledge of USSOCOM components and subordinate commands to include classified missions and of AFSOC's missions and roles as part of USSOCOM.

3. Thorough knowledge of US intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research planning, operations collection, target analysis, and other intelligence collection related activities.

4. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of intelligence analysis and research to include link analysis and database manipulation.

5. Skill in producing finished intelligence reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include formulating and conducting original research, collating, organizing, and analyzing information, resolving conflicts, and presenting clear and concise findings. Skill in handling classified data in accordance with established DoD procedures.

6. Ability to communicate succinctly and directly in oral and written (including electronic) presentations, adhering to length and quality constraints imposed by superiors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLYOEMENT CONTINUED:

1. A pre-employment physical examination is required. Selectee must meet requirements specified on SF88, Certificate of Medical Examination, for position at overseas/deployed locations. The Theater commander may specify theater unique medical/physical deploy ability criteria. Emergency Essential/deployment-related medical/dental/psychological examinations and required immunizations are at no expense to the employee. The position requires the employee to be trained in the use of firearms and the employee will be required to carry firearms when deployed.

2. Shift work is required. During crises or contingencies the incumbent may be required to work long hours over extended periods of time, possibly months in duration. incumbent is on mobility status, subject to deployment, and must maintain physical qualifications to deploy overseas and live under austere conditions. Gas mask, chemical warfare ensemble, and recall requirements are constant, as is recurring training. Exercises and readiness training are conducted often, at time with little or no advance notice.

3. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

4. This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

5. Work takes place in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) The position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent requires a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Incumbent must have and retain SCI and special access clearances based on Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and meet DCID 1/14 standards of conduct Incumbent may be subject to polygraph examination to obtain and retain security clearance and special accesses.

6.This position has duties and responsibilities, which are consistent with parameters established by Executive Order The Air Force specifies this position as a testing designated position (TDP) and the incumbent will be subject to random drug testing under the provisions outlined in the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program (Tier One) As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) required to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (B) If requested, submit to urinalysis testing The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging this position is identified as a TDP.

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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