The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the J2 Subject Matter Expert in the Capability Protection Working Group within the Deputy Commander's Special Staff at Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command. The incumbent applies a high degree of analytical skills and recognized expert knowledge of DoD intelligence programs, Special Operations Forces unique weapon systems, and capabilities to serve as a lead Intelligence Analyst, and Subject Matter Expert.

Duties

Serves as senior strategic intelligence operations planner for CPWG programs at USSOCOM. Determines strategic and operational requirements related to SOF Operations. Performs Engagement, Consulting and Liaison Duties. Ensures the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements. Provides senior-level intelligence planning, advice, and knowledge in all source intelligence programs to support decision makers in achieving overall USSOCOM intelligence objectives and priorities; and ensures programs meet intelligence requirements processes.

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 requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
• 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 security, and public safety. Employee must sign a statement acknowledging the position is a TDP
• 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. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• 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 incentives may or may not be considered"
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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
• Emergency Essential. This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. Ref: AFI36-129, dated 17 May 2019

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 14 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 knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities, new hypotheses and theories, and threat assessments; knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources to support Information Warfare; knowledge of the national intelligence community, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 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. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of All Source Intelligence Capabilities and the standard practices, methods, and tactics, techniques, and procedures related to Commander's objectives sufficient to perform difficult and complex assignments peculiar to SOF. 2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, as well as ability to plan, schedule, and conducts projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to reduce risks and improve the effectiveness of operations to include adapting or developing new or modified methods reference to SOCOM Operations, programs, techniques, concepts and policies. 3. Knowledge of SOF Operations to perform analytical studies and prepare reports, briefings, documentation, and correspondence to articulately communicate factual and procedural information peculiar to SOF. 4. Skill in applying the principles, concepts and practices of analysis sufficient to perform difficult assignments. 5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, Joint Service-members, and Senior Leaders. 6. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to execute all required tasks. 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]