Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): MacDill AFB, Florida
Salary Range: $105383 - $137000 Per Year
Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position: The position is an Intelligence Analyst for the Office of Regional Surveys and Studies (ORSS). The ORSS develops feasibility assessments, operational concepts of operations (CONOP), and advises on intelligence and counterintelligence technologies to meet the immediate needs of the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other government agencies. **Salary ranges include local market supplements**
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Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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: Advanced knowledge of program management concepts, principles, and practices to plan, organize, direct, and manage Special Operations projects for ORSS. Extensive knowledge of SOCOM, Joint Staff, Service, interagency coordination, procedures, and planning. Knowledge of Advanced Special Operations, Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE), Unconventional Warfare (UW), and counterterrorism (CT) operations. Incumbent must be knowledgeable and current in SOF tactics, techniques, and procedures for OPE, UW and CT missions and skilled in applying knowledge management techniques in support of operational activities. Knowledge of state-of-the-art data mining, knowledge discovery, nodal analysis, data visualization, geospatial, machine language information technology to conduct research in support of SOF collateral and core missions. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: Knowledge of Advanced Special Operations, Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE), Unconventional Warfare (UW), and counterterrorism operations. Knowledge of state-of-the-art data mining, knowledge discovery, nodal analysis, data visualization, geospatial, machine language information technology to conduct research in support of SOF collateral and core missions. Knowledge of SOF tactics, techniques, and procedures to support knowledge management activities in support of operational preparation of the environment, unconventional warfare, and counterterrorism mission planning and execution. Knowledge of intelligence operations in support of SOF mission planning and execution activities. Ability to lead and integrate technically oriented teams for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Extensive knowledge of SOCOM, Joint Staff, Service, interagency coordination, procedures, and planning. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT. This work is performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence Facility (SCIF). Position requires Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (SCI) and Focal Point. The security clearance is verified in writing by USSOCOM Special Security Office. Employee is subject to recall after duty hours with little or no advanced notice. Employee will carry a government provided beeper off duty. Incumbent is required to travel frequently by commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty. Travel may include overseas, as well as the continental United States. This position is emergency-essential (EE). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the EE duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an EE position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. While deployed to an overseas location, the EE duties require the incumbent to be issued and carry a firearm; operate a government vehicle during specific authori9zed situations, and to wear a gas mask and chemical protection gear. Incumbent must obtain and maintain firearms qualification. Incumbent is required to wear the approved Department of Defense (DoD) civilian uniform while deployed. 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.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/11/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844543 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-11