INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Summary

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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.

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Duties

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• 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.

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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 may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time-sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Professional Staff (Pro-Staff) Suitability Investigation (PSI): The selectee must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).
• Polygraph: Incumbent is subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• Mobility: Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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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.

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Additional information

**Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS**

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 here 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.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here.

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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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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