Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Salary Range: $106437 - $138370 Per Year
Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to research, develop, coordinate and present intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) doctrine and education across Air University's continuum of education for the Intelligence Directorate (IN), Air Force Doctrine Development and Education Center (AFDDEC).
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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 thorough knowledge of the concepts governing the National Intelligence Community, Combined, Joint, and Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) doctrine, guidance and policies. Must be extremely knowledgeable of the terminologies, methodologies, and research and analytical techniques as applied to highly complex assignments in the ISR doctrine, operations, tactics, procedures, tasking, collection, processing/production, exploitation and dissemination at all levels of the US Intelligence Community. Must demonstrate a capability for creative thinking and resourcefulness and have the confidence and ability to conduct analysis to focus on making authoritative decisions and initiates actions to improve ISR doctrine and policy throughout the development and coordination stages of the intelligence community. 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 complex intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine, capabilities/limitations, technologies and tools as well as their use in support of operational planning, crisis action planning, and Warfighting from the National Intelligence Community, Combined, Joint and Air Force levels. Knowledge of instructional procedures, techniques and tools used in developing educationally sound lesson plans. Knowledge of wargaming functions including a broad range of scenario development, opposing force doctrine, and ISR principles, policies, and practices of warfare to include: national security strategy, national military strategy, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, force structure, command relationships and general deployment systems. Skill in facilitating educational seminars to include guiding seminars through practical exercises. Skill in developing and presenting written and oral communications and educational lectures, briefings. Ability to coordinated and present complex concepts, doctrine, and procedures to senior staff members at every level of the US Intelligence Community Ability to effectively present course material, achieving desired learning objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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 03/25/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912587 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: 2026-03-25