Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): MacDill AFB, Florida
Salary Range: $124531 - $161889 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior subject matter expert on operational intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Director of Operations (J3) and is responsible for providing substantive analytical expertise on all such matters. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***
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Qualifications: This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices of the Intelligence career field with a specialization in current operations in the employment of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets. As the operational ISR expert, incumbent makes decisions and recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important policies and programs. 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 the interplay of geographical, military, economic, and industrial forces in various regions of the world as well as intelligence and terrorist threat entities, operations, and capabilities that may be directed against USSOCOM, other unified commands, DOD, and other US resources. Knowledge of USG polices and directives to include National Implementation Plan, National Military Strategic Plan for the War on Terrorism and DoD's CONPLAN 0300. Knowledge of US Joint Reconnaissance community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform operations collection, target analysis, and other operational ISR related activities and of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, resources, techniques, procedures, and tactics for operational analysis and employment of ISR. Skill in producing finished operational ISR reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include formulating and conducting original research; collating, organizing, and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings. Skill and ability in making oral presentations and conducting meetings in order to effectively communicate within various levels of the Command, JS, OSD, and other government agencies. Skill in written and oral communications commensurate with the requirement to coordinate with general officers and senior civilians with whom frequent contact is required, including maintain successful professional relationships. Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-functional organization and an ability to interact with top executives, USSOCOM, DOD, DOS, Congress, and the highest levels of national agencies and represent Commander USSOCOM, Director J3, and J33 Current Operations Division Chief at formal, and informal meetings, conference, and symposia requiring the highest level of technical, and managerial competence. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This 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 Section 1590, Chapter 81 of Title I0, United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. The position is in the excepted service. Any United States citizen may apply. 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) and other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent is required to travel by commercial or military aircraft to various bases, lateral commands, and national agencies and to forward deployed locations both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). 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 12/30/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12854883 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: 2025-12-30