INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a counterintelligence analyst engaging in the complex analysis and production of information obtained and processed from all available sources of intelligence to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence threats to sensitive national security technologies, operations, and personnel as part of integrated technology protection of DoD and DAF.

Duties

Serves as a senior advisor, technical intelligence expert, and consultant on analysis and production support to AFOSI PJ counterintelligence (Cl) and law enforcement (LE) activities to protect DoD and OAF SAPs. As assigned Senior Intelligence Analyst and Subject Matter Expert, ensures compliance with overall AFOSI, DoD, DNI policy and guidance. Executes AFOSI analytical production subject matter expertise duties to provide Air Force and DoD consumers with high quality, timely, and accurate analysis that address Cl, CT, Criminal, and Cyber threats affecting Air Force personnel, operations, assets, programs, information and facilities. Conducts and oversees the most complex analysis of multi-source intelligence. Evaluates relevance and reliability of both classified and unclassified information to understand adversary strengths, weaknesses, and centers of gravity. Manages intelligence production, participates in the direction, coordination, review and evaluation of counterintelligence analysis activities within AFOSI, and coordinates those activities with DoD and national-level agencies. Provides recommendations to functional authorities on counterintelligence issues for Agency leadership. Serves as an expert for an intelligence function, process, program, or system.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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 a mastery in a facet of multi-source analyst duties and responsibilities. Such as applying the principles, concepts, and methodologies of intelligence analysis and identifying significant intelligence trends and in proposing new or revised analytical projects to alert senior AFOSI and Air Force leadership to new developments and to meet customer requirements. Also have mastery level knowledge in US intelligence and counterintelligence community practices in the intelligence field. The employee at this level applies experimental theories and new developments that affect national-level priorities and evaluating the operational capabilities and effectiveness of foreign intelligence and security services and/or terrorist threats targeting USAF, DoD, and US interests. 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: Comprehensive skills as a multi-source intelligence analyst to research, interpret, evaluate and integrate data in the production of clear, concise, in-depth intelligence products on counterintelligence issues; coordinating junior analysts"" multi-source intelligence analysis conducted in response to customer needs and intelligence production requirements and in communicating related products/information to a variety of audiences. Mastery in applying knowledge and expertise of counterintelligence issues in the planning, organizing, and leading cooperative and coordinated counterintelligence analysis and collection initiatives. Comprehensive knowledge and experience as a multi-source intelligence analyst applying the principles, concepts, and methodologies of intelligence analysis and identifying significant intelligence trends and in proposing new or revised analytical projects to alert senior AFOSI and Air Force leadership to new developments and to meet customer requirements. Experience in the oversight of analytic projects and response to tasking, reviewing analytical products for accuracy and analytical soundness, and providing mentorship to junior analysts in development of analytic judgments, thought processes and drafting intelligence products. Skill in preparing and presenting clear, concise, effective presentations of complex technical material to senior level audiences using a variety of media tools; demonstrated experience representing an organization and defending organization's position in conferences, working groups and planning sessions. Skill in accomplishing liaison and coordination with counterpart specialists in the Intelligence Community. Comprehensive knowledge of US intelligence and counterintelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research planning, operations collection, target analysis, and other intelligence collection/analysis related activities. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively. Ability in conducting unbiased complex research and analysis utilizing a managed attribution platform, tools, applications, and personas while keeping in compliance with mandatory sensitive activity guidance CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Special Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desired. 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 employ