Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: Provide matrixed support to HAF A2/6, ISR Operations Directorate as the Extended Tether Program (ETP) Senior Subject Matter Expert for the Sensing Grid Division. Leads development of ETP policy, strategy, and strengthens community integration, collaboration and partnerships, in accordance with RAF A2/6s strategic priorities, through engagement with HQ Air Force.

Duties

Leads the growth and sustainment of the Extended Tether Program (ETP). Serves as Senior USAF representative for ETP issues in service, Joint, DoD and IC forums. Manages, plans and directs the integration of ETP into current and future planning efforts consistent with AF ISR support to operational and strategic requirements and needs. Develops GO-level briefings, background papers, and staff packages for delivery to HAF Directorates, MAJCOM staffs, PEO Digital, Joint and IC organizations to articulate AF ISR position on various ETP issues. Complies with all security directives in classifying, handling, disseminating, and transporting classified information. Independently demonstrates sufficient knowledge of AF, DoD, and IC regulations governing the safeguarding of classified material.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
• 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
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications. An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desirable
• 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
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

Qualifications

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. 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. 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 Mastery and significant expertise applying the comprehensive range of Extended Tether Programs, along with intelligence policy, guidance of extended tether program architecture, doctrine regulations and policies, research, collections, and analytical methodologies in order to inform planning, execution and assessment of ISR and Cyber Effects operations. Knowledge of the ETP architecture, doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s) and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and inter-relationships of the federated IC, DoD, Joint, Services and USAF enterprises including an expert level knowledge of ETP. Knowledge of the Air Combat Command and CAF multi-domain operations and information operations missions and awareness of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of subordinate units. 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. In depth knowledge of the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and interrelationships of the national IC, DoD, and USAF; acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapons system's life-cycle; roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of life-cycle management of USAF programs. 2. Knowledge of the ETP architecture, doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s) and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and inter-relationships of the federated IC, DoD, Joint, Services and USAF enterprises including an expert level knowledge of ETP. 3. Knowledge of the Air Combat Command and CAF multi-domain operations and information operations missions and awareness of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of subordinate units. 4. Knowledge of planning, programing, budgeting and execution processes, acquisition policy and guidance, and the roles and responsibilities USAF and national research laboratories, acquisition program offices, life-cycle management, and system testing enterprises. 5. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, and practices and advanced analytical principles, concepts, automated systems and tools and methods used to identify and analyze intelligence information to produce programing initiatives, identify targeting and intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customer requirements. 6. 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 complex problems, prepare professional level documents, studies, concise point papers, and deliver General Officer (executive) level information and decision briefs for decision making purposes. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]