Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior-level civilian advisor to Space Operations Command (SpOC), Deputy Commanding General - Operations (DCG-O), Director of Intelligence (S2), with responsibilities that include administering sufficient broadly-based space and intelligence knowledge across the entire spectrum of intelligence tasking, collection, analysis, production, dissemination.

Duties

Duty 1: Serve as the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Operations Command (SpOC), Deputy Commanding General - Operations (DCG-O), Director of Intelligence's (S2) Technical Director on Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Operations Integration concerning funded and projected worldwide intelligence-related collection capabilities Duty 2: Serves as the Technical Director and primary consultant of planning, programming, and budget actions/processes in support of Space Force mission and operational plans Duty 3: Programs, plans, directs, and evaluates Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Operations and Manage/oversees Special Access Program developments and projects. Duty 4: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

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), Special Sensitive information, Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, 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
• Drug Testing: 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
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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: This position 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. (IA W: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,").
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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 "Full Performance" 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 experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. *** Salary ranges include local market supplements *** 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 of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and space-related operations, to include knowledge of the respective collections and operating systems, signal search and analysis, and a working executive knowledge of space-related orbital mechanics (i.e. how Keplarian law relate to intelligence collection limitations), a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices; and multi-source intelligence information systems to capture and report on data in order to develop intelligence capabilities and threat assessments, interpret policy, and commit resources; of advanced dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to disburse the most complex information/situations attained from multiple sources including unique, state of the art SAR intelligence-related capabilities sufficient to render quick recommendations to USSF decision-makers in an environment of rapidly changing threats, requirements, and technology growth; skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients; ability to communicate effectively, in written and oral form; and manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. 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: Mastery of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and space-related operations, to include knowledge of the respective collections and operating systems, signal search and analysis, and a working executive knowledge of space-related orbital mechanics (i.e. how Keplarian law relate to intelligence collection limitations), a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices; and multi-source intelligence information systems to capture and report on data in order to develop intelligence capabilities and threat assessments, interpret policy, and commit resources Mastery of advanced dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to disburse the most complex information/situations attained from multiple sources including unique, state of the art SAR intelligence-related capabilities sufficient to render quick recommendations to USSF decision-makers in an environment of rapidly changing threats, requirements, and technology growth. Mastery and knowledge of USSF organizations and methodology, planning and programming methodologies, the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities 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 - Space Force DCIPS 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]