INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and dissemination in support of European Cryptologic Center (ECC) missions. Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS

Duties

DUTY 1: Performs tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and dissemination in support of ECC missions to satisfy EUCOM and AFRICOM intelligence requirements. Conducts traditional SIGINT communications externals analysis skills such as traffic analysis, social network analysis, calling tree analysis, and others, mixed with a detailed knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and communications. DUTY 2: Conducts special initiatives, studies and projects to include administrative assignments to develop knowledge of the mission and organization of the intelligence community. Prepares reports for special interest areas; development and presentation of accomplishment and results of assignment, etc. DUTY 3: Plans the appropriate collection planning method and subsequent gathering intelligence data. Situations and/or information collected require use of independent judgment and experience in selecting and or/developing new methods, approaches, and procedures. DUTY 4: Disseminates traffic, social network, calling tree, and other intelligence analysis data from multi-source intelligence sources. Evaluates critical and/or sensitive information to report on adversary's strengths and weaknesses. DUTY 5: Serves as a SIGINT communications functional analyst on collection and operations ISR issues. Makes recommendations on operational matters.

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. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes 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 a wide range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi­source intelligence information system to report on data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities and threat assessments; knowledge of data dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to collect and disseminate information/situations attained from multiple sources; knowledge of traffic analysis, social network analysis, calling tree analysis, and other data analysis techniques to include knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and communications and multi-source intelligence collection and operations; knowledge of the national intelligence community, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 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 transcripts. AND 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 a wide range of SIGINT principles, SIGINT collection procedures, concepts, and methodologies in assigned geographical and functional areas to prepare SIGINT training programs. 2. Knowledge and experience of National SIGINT databases, analytical tradecraft and SIGINT analysis and reporting procedures and requirements. 3. Knowledge of Graphic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Metadata Analysis (GMA) analytic tools, such as OCTAVE, ArcView, Google Earth, or Analyst Notebook. 4. Knowledge and experience with NSA USSIDs, policy and directives pertaining to National SIGINT missions. 5. Skill in the analysis and production of reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include formulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings. 6. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in written form, in order to conduct briefings or coordinate various requirements of assigned projects or in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. 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 Ti