INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Fort Smith, AR

4d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG), 188 OSS FT. The Intelligence Operations Specialist serves as an ISR unit crewmember in the multi-INT exploitation section, supporting operational intelligence missions and production. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard, wear the military uniform, and hold a compatible enlisted grade from E-3/A1C through E-7/MSgt. Applicants who are not currently members of a military service must provide a letter stating intent to join and be eligible for immediate membership.

The position supports multi-INT operations and production for time-critical targeting, direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting. The specialist analyzes information from manned, unmanned, and other operational assets for National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs during contingencies and exercises. The role participates in mission planning, performs assigned targeting duties, prepares and publishes intelligence reports, briefs findings, and coordinates with intelligence organizations and agencies.

The incumbent is the unit’s Geospatial (GI&S) Program Manager and manages intelligence reference libraries, mobility readiness, equipment and publication procurement, deployment preparation, and related unit plans and reporting. The specialist also coordinates and delivers multi-INT training, serves as a subject matter expert, trainer, and task certifier for Initial Qualification Training, Mission Qualification Training, and Continuation Training, and supports the readiness of the ISR crew during peacetime and contingency operations.

The position requires a favorable background investigation, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and eligibility for access to SCI, and a pre-placement physical if one is not current. The selectee must complete mandatory Full-Time Support Training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment if applicable. Shift work and uncommon tours on short notice may be required. A probationary period may also be required.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state; selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
• Compatible enlisted military grade of E-3/A1C through E-7/MSgt; military requirements must be met without creating a grade inversion. Applicants above the maximum grade must administratively reduce before appointment.
• Selectee must wear the military uniform.
• General experience, education, or training demonstrating administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work; ability to deal effectively with others; and ability to collect, evaluate, and organize pertinent facts and prepare clear, concise written reports.
• Specialized experience, education, or training developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending changes in intelligence operations methods.
• Specialized experience, education, or training involving effective interaction with others, collection and evaluation of pertinent facts, and analysis and preparation of clear, concise reports.
• Obtain or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation; a favorable determination is required.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to SCI.
• Complete a pre-placement physical if one is not already current.
• Complete mandatory Full-Time Support Training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period; participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to perform shift work and may be required to work uncommon tours on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-INT exploitation and production supporting time-critical targeting, threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting.
• Correlate data from multiple ISR platforms and intelligence products; request dynamic sensor retasking; provide cross-sensor cueing and tips-offs; and update ISR unit components and C4I nodes on findings.
• Analyze data from manned, unmanned, and other operational assets in support of National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs during contingencies and exercises.
• Participate in pre-mission conferences, provide threat analysis for mission planning and briefings, and perform targeting duties assigned by the ISR unit crew commander.
• Prepare post-mission reports and finished intelligence products; brief findings and estimates to superiors and mission planners; and publish reports for decision-makers.
• Research, analyze, and plan exploitation activities for operational missions; use allotted resources; and communicate with intelligence departments and agencies to share information, techniques, findings, and plans.
• Manage the unit’s Geospatial (GI&S) Program and classified and unclassified intelligence reference libraries in accordance with applicable instructions.
• Manage the Intelligence Mobility Program; advise the Unit Mobility Officer about deployment locations and security requirements; report intelligence UTCs through ART and SORTS; conduct pre-deployment spin-up training; procure and maintain intelligence equipment and publications; and write applicable portions of the Unit Mobility Plan.
• Coordinate with crewmembers and the Gaining Command and other military and government intelligence organizations to maintain operational intelligence support, readiness, liaison, and coordination.
• Represent the organization at interagency conferences and meetings; provide guidance to unit and Gaining Command intelligence specialists; and coordinate jointly undertaken projects.
• Maintain knowledge of internal multi-INT training and represent the unit in agreements and commitments within the scope of the specialty.
• Coordinate multi-INT training requirements; plan training objectives and schedules for UTAs, AT, and deployments; identify requirements; and conduct or organize multi-INT training courses.
• Serve as subject matter expert, trainer, and task certifier for multi-INT IQT, MQT, and CT; work with the supervisor and Unit Training Manager to identify and address training shortfalls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility and offerings depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed