Intelligence Specialist
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - USA
Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST GGis to provide intelligence support to the acquisition life-cycle (Acquisition Intelligence). Supports effective research development fielding sustainment and improvement of capabilities by identifying intelligence requirements deficiencies integrating intelligence.
- DUTY 1: Serves as a multi-source Intelligence Specialist. Performs complex intelligence analysis with emphasis on Air Force and DoD programs/systems acquisition activities and leads teams/projects supporting MAJCOM Air Force and DoD acquisition processes and programs
- DUTY 2: Provides Intelligence support to DoD/USAF Acquisition programs systems and processes. Employs expertise to achieve technical understanding of a US weapon systems intelligence information requirements to identify and minimize cost schedule and performance risks as early in the systems life-cycle as possible
- DUTY 3: Presents ISR capabilities to a variety of program office service national and/or coalition customers. Applies knowledge of acquisition and IC to include awareness of the variety of intelligence databases collection management requirements management IC roles and responsibilities online intelligence documentation and new intelligence technology developments to assure program threat requirements are identified and recommends solutions for recognized gaps.
- DUTY 4: Serves as an Intelligence authority on specific ISR programs systems or issues. Serves as an expert for an intelligence function process program or weapon system.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). 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: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- 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
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- This is a Centrally Managed position under the Intelligence Career Field.
- An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is desirable.
- 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
- Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS may be subject to random drug testing
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CLOSE 8/31/2026.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
IC