INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Fargo, North Dakota

Salary Range: $73939 - $96116 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1797000 and is part of the ND 176 Intelligence Squadron, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of the position is to perform specialized IMINT duties as a Targeting Intelligence Analyst and to train assigned military unit members in the duties and functions associated with IMINT Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED). Serves as a Targeting Intelligence Analyst in the IMINT exploitation section, responsible for IMINT operations and production affecting time critical targeting (TCT), direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battle space, situation monitoring, and mission reporting. Evaluates and interprets raw IMINT information received from all sources. Interprets, exploits, and plots information derived from imagery, establishing specific data such as distance, cubic capacity of buildings, tanks and storage facilities, line of communications, transportation systems, number, type and specific location of facilities and marshaling areas, troop movements and contour of terrain and man-made features. Prepares post-mission reports from IMINT analysis of patterns, trends, and characteristics for general intelligence and operational community consumption. Works with other crew members to ensure the IMINT exploitation section maintains a capability to provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during peacetime and contingency operations. To enhance the Targeting Intelligence Analyst's mission readiness, maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of internal IMINT training. Coordinates IMINT training requirements with Gaining Command Intelligence Section.

Qualifications: PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) **AREA III: ALL NDNG MILITARY MEMBERS** Area IV: All Military Members Area V: All U.S. Citizens MILITARY GRADES: TSgt COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 1N871, N071, 1N171A AFSC is NOT a disqualifying factor of eligibility. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have the experience, education, or training which demonstrates developing and recommending policy organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of all source intelligence operations; 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: Applicant must possess the required one year of specialized experience at the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes the experience, education or training; 1) Developing and recommending policy changes related to intelligence operations; 2) Organizing and carrying out specific programs, to include evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations; 3) experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the skills to deal effectively with others; and 4) experience collecting, evaluating, and organizing pertinent facts 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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12855064 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: 2026-01-12