Intelligence Specialist

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a criminal intelligence analyst engaging in the complex technical analysis and production of information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' (OSI) law enforcement mission.
Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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 includes local market supplement***

Location: Air Force (AFOSI), 4 Field Investigations Region (4 FIR), Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph, AFB, Texas

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 the principles and practices of investigations, operations, crime prevention, and intelligence data gathering used in a law enforcement agency; wide 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 and threat assessment; Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation and of federal, military, and state criminal intelligence community structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations.
Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, ability to maintain control of classified material. 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. Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of investigations, operations, crime prevention, and intelligence data gathering used in a law enforcement agency,
2. Knowledge of a wide 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 and threat assessments. To include advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation.
3. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation.
4. Knowledge of the federal, military, and state criminal intelligence community structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations
5. Advanced skill in conducting unbiased, difficult research; identifying appropriate available systems/data sources; developing source directed requirements and completing collection evaluations; and producing collection requirements and assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities and to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures
6. ???????Advanced skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering independent written and verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
7. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.
8. Ability in conducting unbiased semi-complex to complex research and analysis utilizing a managed attribution platform, tools, applications, and personas while keeping in compliance with mandatory sensitive activity guidance.

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.Employment Type: FULL_TIME