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 D2395000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide and/or administer advanced technical training, organizational readiness, and mission preparation/execution for a group of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operators. Incumbent performs mission execution through a variety of staff functions including Airborne ISR Operations, Standardization and Evaluation, Training, Scheduling, and Weapons and Tactics. Assists in testing, experimenting, and developing new methods, processes, and combat tactics to enhance the use of a weapon system, as well as, executing all function work. Incumbent provides accurate and timely analysis critical to the effectiveness of unit operations and sustainment of unit resources. Performs mission execution in all section activities to include standards and evaluations, qualification training, scheduling, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Possesses knowledge of a wide range of Airborne ISR concepts, principles, and practices; and, an in-depth knowledge of specific functional areas of Signals Intelligence to accomplish work processes through the use of related intelligence systems, mission equipment, methods, services, and facilities. Reviews, analyzes, and resolves difficult and highly complex intelligence problems. Develops briefings for mission preparation, including combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution. Makes mission recommendations to operations officer. Develops operations exercises which test the capabilities and proficiency of the crew. Interacts with multiple national and defense organizations during the planning process, including MAJCOM, Joint Commands, and coalition partners. Enables weapon system optimization for intelligence system employment and integration into Combat Air Force operations. Develops and teaches advanced warfighter educational lessons to all squadron personnel. Conducts warfighter education to combat mission ready (CMR) personnel. Works closely with the operations training section to expand the recurring training program (classroom and scenario) to increase the crew baseline knowledge. Provides supporting/background information on which to build lesson outlines. Develops and administers weapons and tactics knowledge examinations to unit crewmembers. Collaborates in the development and execution of deployments and exercises involving ISR capabilities. Reviews and facilitates new system employment techniques and trains unit personnel on new tactics and procedures. Develops new tactics on ISR operations methods, and enhancement training of deployed operations. Enhances next-generation intelligence systems subject-matter expertise and operational mission readiness and utilizes test activities to enhance fielding of future intelligence systems. Ensures combat readiness and proficiency of Airborne ISR operators. Executes the training program for all unit operators including system capabilities, tactics, and employment considerations. Executes a detailed training plan to create certified operators capable of deploying and providing desired ISR capability to combatant commanders. Plans, organizes, and instructs academic and hands-on training pertaining to the use of intelligence systems; provides advice on the proper weapons and tactics to enhance execution of the ISR mission. Evaluates unit compliance with gaining major command standards and directives. Participates in staff assistance visits (SAVs) and management/compliance inspections. Conducts SAVs to functional and operational areas within the squadron, and upon request, at other units. Prepares local guidance implementing compliance and special emphasis findings for unit standardization/evaluation program. Interprets regulations and provides advice, assistance and policy guidance to the unit on implementation of higher headquarters (HHQ) directives accordingly. Establishes and maintains a Self-Assessment Program for standardization and evaluation functions. Establishes evaluator certifications and recurring training policies based on HHQ directives and maintains the evaluator training program. Schedules and conducts flight evaluations in accordance with published Tactical System Operator Evaluation Criteria. Reviews and maintains performance and knowledge tests for the unit. Administers initial and recurring training programs for unit evaluators to ensure compliance with HHQ directives.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance level which is based on the position security access requirement.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and/or certifications of position assigned.
• This position requires military membership, compatible unit and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) assignments, to include medical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 through E-7 Compatible Military Assignments: 18AXS GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training 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. Knowledge of a variety of intelligence specialty areas along with a comprehensive working knowledge of intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of collection and dissemination techniques and sources as well as the ability to produce instructions and manuals with a minimum of direction. Knowledge of all aspects of his/her intelligence specialty area.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address OK 137th Special Operations Wing 5624 Air Guard Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73179 US
• Name: James Wagoner
• Phone: (405) 228-5581
• Email: [email protected]