INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Boise, Idaho
Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1874000 and is part of the ID Air Support Operations Squadron, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT
Major Duties:
- (1) Serves as the expert intelligence analyst for the group and squadron commanders and staff. Classifies research and performs analysis of intelligence information regarding hostile military, terrorist, or other threats. Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets intelligence data to recommend realistic threat countermeasures. Researches and analyzes adversarial countries and organizations and their methods of engagement. Coordinates with air and ground commanders to ensure team members have necessary intelligence updates and products to prepare for and conduct worldwide deployments. Assists in the request process to provide real-time tactical or national strategic assets or Requests for Information (RFI). Assists in monitoring activities during operations and ensures appropriate final, after-action, and other reports are accurately completed following combat actions. Ensures intelligence products are adequately protected and have proper classification markings before, during, and after an assessment or other event. (2) Support provided includes operating in Joint and Coalition military environments to meet dynamic intelligence requirements. Must be able to operate with intelligence communities of other Coalition nations in support of campaign planning and execution. Operates alone and independently as representative of USAF intelligence capabilities in Joint and Coalition campaign planning and execution staffs. Nature of work performed by incumbent mandates zero error tolerance due to the real time, dynamic, hostile fire environment in which campaign is executed. Reports and briefings provided to high-ranking combatant commanders are critical to campaign Course of Action (COA) selections. (3) Coordinates with Staff Judge Advocate to ensure mission activities do not violate Rules Of Engagement (ROE) or other intelligence oversight rules. (4) Incumbent provides estimates of adversary courses of action, capabilities and intentions. Utilizes intelligence techniques and products to develop threat briefings, enemy order of battle, and enemy Course of Action (COA) within a specifically defined area of responsibility. (5) Responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of intelligence data. Provides liaison function to supported ground maneuver staffs and serves as the air power and Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance (ISR) advocate within assigned area of responsibility. (6) Information collected and disseminated directly affects security of forces and mission success. Incumbent prepares, plans, and manages the intelligence awareness/training of group and squadron personnel to include threat and current intelligence briefings. Ensures plans are complete to include preparation of both pre-planned and immediate ISR and Non-Traditional ISR (NTISR) requests. Prepares and presents briefings throughout the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and during campaign execution. (7) Using a variety of intelligence sources, analyzes data collected during various types of scenarios, applies applicable security policies, standards, and guidelines, and assists in the preparation of force protection recommendations. Data collected is collated into threat assessments and intelligence summaries. (8) Interprets DoD, National Security Agency, Air Force and other applicable intelligence policies, standards and guidelines to enhance mission effectiveness. Reports are compiled based on intelligence and operations situations pertinent to the groups and squadrons. Provides briefings and summaries to Joint and Coalition campaign planners to ensure plans account for most current adversary culture, demographics, geography, enemy capabilities, and national infrastructure. (9) Advises commanders regarding the need for coordination of tasking and possible expansion of scope of effort. Recommends changes to the Rules of Engagement (ROE). (10) Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Military Grades: O-1 TO O-4 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. 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 experience. 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. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. 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: 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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12858708 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: 2026-01-22