INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this Air Reserve Technician (ART) Enlisted position is to serve as the targeting specialist in an AFRC Operations Support Squadron (OSS).

Duties

- Provides expertise on GEOINT, Targeting, All-Source/ Fusion Analysis, and intelligence products for execution of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) tasking, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination. - Performs targeting functions to include target development, weaponeering, force application, execution planning, and combat assessment. Maintains and uses geospatial databases, target materials, imagery, and other intelligence products. - Supports the intelligence program manager in planning and organizing an intelligence program. The incumbent works with the intelligence senior ART officer in planning and organizing an intelligence program that provides efficient operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during peacetime and contingency operations. - Represents the unit regarding intelligence program policies, procedures, and issues. Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and workshops as required, providing information or briefings on designated intelligence issues or topics.

Qualifications

*********THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN (ART) POSITION*********** ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force (AF0 Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. They are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. 1N871 - MSgt 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: knowledge of analytical techniques; organization of the national intelligence structure; organization of designated military forces; geography; reporting principles and procedures; effective writing principles; directives for handling, disseminating, and safeguarding classified defense information; the principles, concepts, and methodology of the intelligence career field such that it permits independent performance of recurring assignments that are somewhat complex; a practical knowledge of a wide range of analytical principles, concepts, and practices relevant to the intelligence career field typically gained through work experience. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: 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: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 DoD, Air Force, AFRC and other policies and procedures as they relate to intelligence planning and programming operations, procedures, and aircrew training. 2. Knowledge of intelligence planning and analysis processes including but not limited to: targeting analysis, collection, and reporting methods; techniques of identifying, collecting, and evaluation information to produce usable intelligence; capabilities and limitations of photo, electronic and visual reconnaissance; construction of mission folders; etc. 3. Ability to conduct aircrew intelligence training sessions and prepare instructional materials. 4. Knowledge of and ability to apply established intelligence practices to specific problems that involve many variables. 5. Knowledge of basic and advanced targeting operations, tactics, principles, techniques, and procedures for exploitation, reports, and presentations 6. Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to a wide range of variables; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position. The incumbent of this position may be selected for random drug testing, and be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here