Intelligence Specialist Alternate Hire Authority

- Provide cyber intelligence analysis to Air Force logistics and sustainment programs systems and processes.
- Develop and present Cyber Threat Assessments.
- Serve as a multi-source Intelligence Specialist specializing in cyber threat and cyber-security intelligence.
- Identify and address customer intelligence requirements and present Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities products and services throughout the AF sustainment enterprise in support of cyber resiliency.

• 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).
• 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: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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 and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504 Title V of Public Law 99-569 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 as codified in Sec 1601 Chap 83 of Title 10 United
• An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is desirable.
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Intelligence Career Field.

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.

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 the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance and the structure organization roles and missions and inter-relationships of the national Intelligence Community (IC); knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapons systems life-cycle; and/or the ability to apply advanced intelligence analytical principles concepts and methods to produce detailed analyses.

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 a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods techniques and practices and advanced analytical principles concepts and methods used to identify and analyze complex multi-source intelligence information to produce detailed cyber intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments identify cyber-related intelligence deficiencies and advocate for customers cybersecurity requirements.
2. Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role cyber intelligence plays throughout a weapon systems life cycle; Acquisition and Sustainment Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of research laboratories acquisition program offices and life cycle management nuclear sustainment and system testing enterprises.
3. Knowledge of the intelligence cycle intelligence policy and guidance and the national intelligence community Joint DoD structure organizations and mission/functions inter-relationships and operations-particularly as it pertains to cyber threat intelligence collection analysis and production.
4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research identifying appropriate available systems/data sources and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of customers cyber threat and cyber risk management needs.
5. 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 written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
6. 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.

Ideal Candidate: 3-5 years of experience conducting cyber threat intelligence analysis and an advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desirable.

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.