INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Air Force STEM$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats and cybersecurity.
  • Expertise in intelligence cycle and related policies, especially regarding cyber threat collection and analysis.
  • Proficient in acquisition policy and intelligence roles throughout weapon system life cycles.
  • Skilled in advanced intelligence research methods and analytical principles to assess cyber threats.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both written and orally, to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Cyber Intelligence Supportability Analysis for DoD acquisition programs.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on cyber threats and cybersecurity intelligence.
  • Conduct multi-source intelligence assessments on cyber vulnerabilities.
  • Present ISR capabilities to program offices and coalition partners for cyber resilience strategies.
  • Collaborate with senior intelligence analysts to execute Acquisition Intelligence processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefit package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Possibility of relocation or recruitment incentives authorized for new hires.
  • Eligibility for part-time or unpaid experience credits within hiring.
  • Potential for leave accrual upon request.
  • Access to career advancement opportunities within the DCIPS framework.
Full Job Description
The primary purpose of this position, INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST, GG-0132-13 is to provide cyber intelligence support to programs across the acquisition life cycle (Acquisition Intelligence).

Duties

-Provide Cyber Intelligence Supportability Analysis to DoD/USAF/USSF Acquisition programs, systems, and processes.

-Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the development of a complex and non-routine effort to assess cyber threats in support of the acquisition process.

-Serve as a multi-source Intelligence Specialist specializing in cyber threat and cyber-security intelligence.

-Present Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to a variety of program office, service, national, and/or coalition customers in support of cyber resiliency.

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
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, http://dcips.defense.gov/
  • This is a Centrally Managed position under the Intelligence Career Field.
  • An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is desirable.
  • May be required to represent the intelligence functional community and serve on working groups and projects addressing cybersecurity matters that have DoD, Air Force, and/or IC implications.
  • Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.


Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality 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: Teaming with the senior intelligence analyst for Cyber and cyber analysts across the enterprise to develop, mature, execute, and report the results of Acquisition Intelligence-related cyber threats and cybersecurity processes.

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 the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and inter-relationships , particularly as it pertains to cyber threat collection, analysis and production capabilities and limitations.

2. Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapon system's life cycle; Acquisition Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of research laboratories, acquisition program offices, and life cycle management, nuclear, sustainment, and system testing enterprises.

3. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, and practices and advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods used to identify and analyze complex multi-source intelligence information to produce detailed cyber intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments, identify cyber-related intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customers cybersecurity requirements.

4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and client's cyber threat and cyber risk management needs.

5. Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, subordinates, contractors, academia, and other agencies to work out solutions to problems, prepare professional level documents and studies, and deliver General Officer (executive) level information and decision briefs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

*Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) 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.

*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.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 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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