INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0609000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

Duties

• As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0132-12, you will develop, plan and manage the intelligence training and readiness program, ensuring that is meets the requirements set forth in applicable policy and regulations and produces trained and qualified Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) personnel ready to augment MAJCOM deployable AOCs worldwide at the operational level of war. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Serve as the unit's subject matter expert on Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) / Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) processes, including Predictive Analysis, Targeting, and Combat Assessment. Apply expert knowledge of threat/friendly weapons systems and collection assets to inform target analysis, selection, and weaponeering. Develop and refine Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) to resolve intelligence problems. Develop, plan, and manage the intelligence training and readiness program for the Air Intelligence Squadron (AIS) to support the AOC. Oversee the development of training objectives, lesson plans, and evaluation standards to ensure personnel are positionally trained and certified. Evaluate AIS members' training, conducts trend analysis, and recommends changes in priority to satisfy essential training requirements. Coordinate training requirements and operational assignments with MAJCOMs, Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), and national-level intelligence agencies to align with emerging AOC needs. Represent the unit to make commitments and agreements with outside agencies for missions and special exercises. Coordinate with a wide variety of counterparts, from junior specialists to higher-level officials across the Department of Defense. Act as the primary advisor to the AIS Commander or Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) on AOC/ISRD TTPs, intelligence systems, and operational readiness. Provide technical oversight, career guidance, and performance evaluation input for full-time and traditional intelligence personnel. Give professional guidance and technical assistance to junior intelligence specialists and serves as a coordinator for projects undertaken with other units.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Must hold rank of: Enlisted: MSgt or SMSgt OR Officer: 1Lt, not to exceed Maj SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess the experience, education or training, which includes 1-year at the lower-level GS-11, developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Requirements

IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. PCS may be authorized.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13046531 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.