SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR (ISR)

The Senior Technical Advisor serves as the principal technical authority for U.S. Space Force intelligence architectures, capabilities, and operations supporting space and counterspace missions. Duties The Senior Technical Advisor serves as the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Directorate of Intelligence's principal technical authority for space and counterspace intelligence architectures, operations, capabilities, and resources. The advisor provides expertise on intelligence-related space systems; cyber networks; tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) systems and architectures; acquisition programs; targeting; foreign disclosure; and intelligence oversight. The position develops and maintains authoritative intelligence architecture designs covering U.S. Government, partner, and commercial systems that support space superiority operations. The advisor represents USSF/S2 in senior engagements with Department of War, Intelligence Community, military service, combatant command, and national agency partners; advocates for USSF intelligence requirements; identifies capability gaps; and coordinates policy, operational, and programmatic issues across the enterprise. The advisor also develops and implements strategies and analytic capabilities by overseeing assessment and development of modeling, simulation, wargaming, experimentation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning tools used to support space and counterspace missions, force design, acquisition, and national-level decision-making. In addition, the advisor supports planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of major intelligence portfolios by assessing resource requests, monitoring performance, recommending resource allocations, and proposing corrective actions. The position provides senior continuity and technical leadership for USSF/S2 during leadership transitions, absences, and Continuity of Operations events. Requirements Conditions of employment • U.S. citizenship is required • 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/ • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov • Position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Position requires the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment. • Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI Security clearance • Must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report • PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual's initial DISL career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. • Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility. • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered. • Disclosure of Political Appointments • EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. • Veterans' preference is applicable to Air Force Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) positions. Qualifications The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. SALARY: $151,662.00 - $209,600.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) members are eligible for performance-based salary increases and/or bonuses. Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ 1. Expert knowledge of the national Intelligence Community (IC), Joint, and DoW's structure, organizations, mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work effectively with DoW, Joint, IC, and Congressional counterparts. Familiarity with the evolving stand-up of Space Command and the USSF. TQ 2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of grades and ranks within the military. Expert skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing; in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work; writing clear and concise intelligence products; and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. TQ 3. Expert knowledge of advanced tasking, sensing, processing, sensemaking, analysis, and dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to disburse the most complex information/situations attained from multiple sources. A separate narrative statement is not requiredthis information should be embedded within the resume. B. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT: Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15. NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit are still highly encouraged to apply for the position and this requirement can be waived. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, to include forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below. JDA Website and from: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty. Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree in international relations, intelligence studies, STEM studies is highly desired. Completion of senior military education and executive development programs is also highly desirable. Additional information The following conditions of employment apply: This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and as such will subject the incumbent to those examinations and/or tests that are necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance and any special accesses required by the position in accordance with AFI 36-1101 and under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. Failure to comply with any of the special requirements, when required, will subject the incumbent of this position to reassignment or disciplinary adverse actions, including demotions or removal. A Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) Program certification is desired Joint duty credit is awarded by serving at least 12 months in an Intelligence Community (IC) agency, an organization outside the IC, or joint organization at the pay grade or rank of at least GG/GS-13 beginning after 11 September 2001. In addition, individuals deployed for 179 days or more to a designated combat zone will satisfy the 12-month minimum requirement [or 179-day deployment] so long as that minimum requirement is met within a 24-month period. Relevant military, professional, technical, managerial, and/or leadership experience outside the IC may qualify as the equivalent of a JDA. In addition, a waiver for the Joint Duty Credit may be considered if there are no highly qualified alternative candidates with JDA Program certification. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. 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 here for additional information. 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. 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. 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