INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to establishes and oversees policy, direction, and guidance for the AF Targeting Enterprise across all phases of the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC), ensuring kinetic and non-kinetic integration across Joint, Multi-Domain Operations and Intelligence Community activities.

Duties

• - Leads sustainment and enhancement of the AF Targeting Enterprise. Serves as AF/A2's leading targeting authority and recognized as a leading targeting authority within the AF, Department of War (DoW), and Intelligence Community (IC). - Serves as the Senior USAF representative for Targeting policy, programs, processes and challenges in Service, Joint, DoW and IC forums. Leads or participates as a subject matter authority in forums focused on multi-domain targeting operations, ensuring seamless integration of air, space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic warfare effects into Joint Force plans and operations. - Manages, plans, and directs integration of AF Targeting into current and future planning efforts consistent with AF ISR support to operational and strategic requirements and missions. - Develops briefings for senior leaders including GO/FO, SES and political appointees. Prepares background papers, and staff packages for delivery to AF Directorates, MAJCOM staffs, Joint and IC organizations, defining and defending AF ISR positions on critical Targeting programs and challenges.

Qualifications

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AF ISR planning, employment, execution, and operational assessment, with specific mastery of the Joint Targeting Cycle and its impact on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) for air, naval, ground, space and cyber operations. Expert knowledge of AF and Joint targeting doctrine, targeting-associated tactics, techniques, procedures, targeting-related information and automation systems and software, and the role of intelligence capabilities in supporting air and joint/combined campaign planning, execution, and assessment. Expert knowledge and understanding of US Intelligence Community and AF policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research planning, operations collection, target analysis ,and other intelligence collection related activities. Expert knowledge of geospatial intelligence, SIGINT, information warfare, and all-source intelligence analysis and tradecraft and production. Expert knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices. Knowledge of study methodologies and problem-solving techniques. 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 knowledge of AF and Joint targeting doctrine, the Joint Targeting Cycle, and its impact on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) to include associated tactics, techniques, and procedures. 2. In-depth knowledge of US Intelligence Community policies, missions, and multi-disciplinary tradecraft-specifically geospatial intelligence, SIGINT, and all-source analysis-and how these systems enable targeting operations. 3. Expert knowledge of advanced management principles to lead AF Targeting Enterprise strategy, resource allocation, and DOTMLPF-P advocacy across Service and Joint forums. 4. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze highly complex technical facts, evaluate study methodologies, and devise decision-quality solutions for emerging targeting challenges (e.g., AI/ML integration). 5. Exceptional skill in presenting and defending complex analytical outcomes and recommendations, both orally and in writing, to high-ranking officials (GO/FO, SES) and national-level agencies. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize enterprise-level work and taskings to meet changing deadlines, combatant command requirements, and strategic operational priorities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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 nondisclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the AF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AF 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 AF, national security, and public safety. Mission Essential: This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Ref: AFI36-129, dated 17 May 2019. Key: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments OR travel by commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) may be required in performance of temporary duty (TDY). 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

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 here

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049708 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.