INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Mansfield, Ohio

Salary Range: $77204 - $100361 Per Year

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2342000 and is part of the OH 179 Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is to collect cyberspace-centric information relevant to performing complex intelligence analysis in order to educate unit operations personnel on adversary tactics, techniques and procedures.

Major Duties:

• As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0132-11, you will perform the following duties: 1. Focal point for all Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) activities in support of specific Cyber Protection Team (CPT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) defense missions. Analyzes specific adversary indicators provided through their own open-source and classified systems research efforts, unit mission activities or supplied by other external agencies in order to address Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs). Participates in committees and meetings as a representative of the squadron within assigned area of responsibility. Develops all reports and other documents necessary to disseminate analysis both among the CPT and ICS defense members of the unit and out to the broader intelligence and cyberspace communities as mission requirements demand. (40%) 2. Responsible for squadron-wide intelligence projects and activities within a specifically defined within the operational cyber intelligence functional area of responsibility. Prepares studies or reports relevant to all aspects of Cyberspace Operations/Cyberspace Warfare. Produces threat analysis studies. (30%) 3. Prepares evaluations and interpretations of findings. Analyzes data collected during various types of assessments to determine and propose needed changes and improvements to procedures for information protection. Informs operators where mission findings match up with known threat indicators. Provides further intelligence and analysis to Cyberspace Operators based on these indicators in order to inform tactical planning and operations. Provides expert technical advice via the production of intelligence products i.e. presentations, intel summaries and guidance in both written and verbal formats. Safeguards classified, privacy act, and proprietary information obtained during mission activities. Researches and implements security classification guidance. Serves as squadron subject matter expert in derivative classification. (20%) 4. Coordinates with all external entities to include, but not limited to Group, Wing, 24th AF, 25th AF and supported COCOMs as well as other organizations within the intelligence and cyberspace defense communities on sources of intelligence products. Produces appropriate portions of after-action reports on all intelligencerelevant functions within the squadron as mission requirements demand. Ensures intelligence products are adequately protected and have proper classification markings. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2342000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Qualifications: 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: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level, 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-16