INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
- Full Time, onsite
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center
- Wright-Patterson AFB, United States of America
DUTY 1: As the HUMINT Tradecraft Advisor, serves as the Air Force's expert on overt HUMINT collection techniques and procedures, shaping squadron HUMINT operational and training programs and policies.
DUTY 2: Collaborates with the Intelligence Community and mission partners.
DUTY 3: As the squadron's senior civilian and recognized HUMINT civilian development and management expert, mentors both supervisors of civilian personnel and civilian personnel within the squadron.
DUTY 4: Designs plans to secure necessary resources and supports execution of the Air Force HUMINT mission.
Requirements
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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
- Employee must successfully complete a CI-scope polygraph examination.
- Advanced certification in Strategic Debriefing HUMlNT operations is highly desired. HUMINT operations certification through an accredited course is required.
- A Bachelor's Degree or course work in international relations. political science, aerospace engineering, computer science or foreign language capability is highly desired.
- A Master's degree is desired.
- Employee is subject to irregular duty hours and may be subject to working overtime and weekends. This work is mostly sedentary performed in an office setting. Prolonged periods of sitting, reading, and intense data analysis are typical.
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Qualifications
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: comprehensive knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity. 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 knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence oversight, legal rights of US citizens regarding intelligence, and IC standards for operational coordination and deconfliction of HUMINT operations; knowledge of advanced HUMINT methods to include the operational design, assessment, management, and debriefing of human sources of intelligence in a manner that efficiently answers US Air Force intelligence gaps.
- Knowledge of the national IC, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations; and skill in coordinating and deconflicting operations with DoD entities, US Government agencies, and US Embassies.
- Skill in collecting and reporting information of intelligence value to DoD and IC consumers and tailoring day- to-day work to meet intelligence requirements; skill in communicating effectively with national and DoD HUMINT, Air Force, and IC counterparts, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise proposals and reports, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
- Knowledge of DoD programming and resource processes; experience communicating resource requirements, budgeting and programming for resource growth; expert skills in executing Program Management responsibilities; acumen planning, organizing, and directing HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices across a wide variety of concurrent projects; knowledge of contract administration and termination techniques sufficient to direct resource manager and represent programmatic status to expert community stakeholders.
- Expert skills in building teams, and masterful ability to mentor, guide and coach junior team members from across NASIC and the IC; masterful ability to collaborate with other teams to maximize best practices, enable cost-sharing, and leverage lessons-learned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.
- 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 transcriptswith 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 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
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
- Employee must successfully complete a CI-scope polygraph examination.
- Advanced certification in Strategic Debriefing HUMlNT operations is highly desired. HUMINT operations certification through an accredited course is required.
- A Bachelor's Degree or course work in international relations. political science, aerospace engineering, computer science or foreign language capability is highly desired.
- A Master's degree is desired.
- Employee is subject to irregular duty hours and may be subject to working overtime and weekends. This work is mostly sedentary performed in an office setting. Prolonged periods of sitting, reading, and intense data analysis are typical.
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Qualifications
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: comprehensive knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity. 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 knowledge of HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to mentor unit HUMINT collectors and ensure operations meet DoD and US Government policies and guidelines for effective, safe, and ethical HUMINT activity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence oversight, legal rights of US citizens regarding intelligence, and IC standards for operational coordination and deconfliction of HUMINT operations; knowledge of advanced HUMINT methods to include the operational design, assessment, management, and debriefing of human sources of intelligence in a manner that efficiently answers US Air Force intelligence gaps.
- Knowledge of the national IC, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations; and skill in coordinating and deconflicting operations with DoD entities, US Government agencies, and US Embassies.
- Skill in collecting and reporting information of intelligence value to DoD and IC consumers and tailoring day- to-day work to meet intelligence requirements; skill in communicating effectively with national and DoD HUMINT, Air Force, and IC counterparts, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise proposals and reports, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
- Knowledge of DoD programming and resource processes; experience communicating resource requirements, budgeting and programming for resource growth; expert skills in executing Program Management responsibilities; acumen planning, organizing, and directing HUMINT collection methods, techniques, and practices across a wide variety of concurrent projects; knowledge of contract administration and termination techniques sufficient to direct resource manager and represent programmatic status to expert community stakeholders.
- Expert skills in building teams, and masterful ability to mentor, guide and coach junior team members from across NASIC and the IC; masterful ability to collaborate with other teams to maximize best practices, enable cost-sharing, and leverage lessons-learned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.
- 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 transcriptswith 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 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
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.