Intelligence Research Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Kirtland AFB, NM

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About The Position

The Intelligence Research Specialist serves as a counterintelligence analyst, conducting complex analysis and producing intelligence from all available sources to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence threats to sensitive national security technologies, operations, and personnel. The role supports integrated technology protection for the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force.

The position serves as a senior advisor, technical intelligence expert, and consultant for AFOSI counterintelligence and law enforcement analysis and production activities, including protection of DoD and DAF Special Access Programs. It ensures compliance with AFOSI, DoD, and DNI policy and guidance and provides Air Force and DoD customers with timely, accurate analysis of counterintelligence, counterterrorism, criminal, and cyber threats.

The specialist conducts and oversees complex multi-source intelligence analysis; assesses classified and unclassified information; manages intelligence production; coordinates analysis within AFOSI and with DoD and national-level agencies; and recommends counterintelligence actions to agency leadership. The position is classified as GG-14 in the DCIPS Professional work category at the Senior work level, equivalent to GS-14. It is in the Excepted Service and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, perform periodic shift work, travel, and sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet specialized experience requirements for the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
• Demonstrated mastery in a facet of multi-source analyst duties, including applying intelligence analysis principles and methodologies, identifying significant trends, and proposing analytical projects.
• Mastery-level knowledge of U.S. intelligence and counterintelligence community practices.
• Comprehensive multi-source intelligence analysis skills, including researching, interpreting, evaluating, integrating, and communicating intelligence findings.
• Mastery in applying counterintelligence expertise to plan, organize, and lead coordinated analysis and collection initiatives.
• Experience overseeing analytic projects, responding to tasking, reviewing products, and mentoring junior analysts.
• Skill in preparing and presenting clear, concise presentations of complex technical material to senior audiences and representing an organization in professional forums.
• Experience coordinating with counterpart specialists in the Intelligence Community.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. intelligence and counterintelligence policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements.
• Ability to handle classified material, rapidly assimilate disparate data, make sound assessments and decisions under pressure, and effectively present or defend a position.
• Ability to conduct unbiased complex research and analysis using managed attribution platforms, tools, applications, and personas while complying with sensitive activity guidance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Must complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if hired as a new DCIPS employee; depending on position type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must undergo an AFOSI Professional Staff Suitability Investigation and be approved for duty.
• Must undergo psychological screening and polygraph testing.
• Must use direct deposit.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor, technical intelligence expert, and consultant on analysis and production supporting AFOSI counterintelligence and law enforcement activities.
• Ensure compliance with AFOSI, DoD, and DNI policy and guidance.
• Produce high-quality, timely, and accurate analysis of counterintelligence, counterterrorism, criminal, and cyber threats affecting Air Force personnel, operations, assets, programs, information, and facilities.
• Conduct and oversee complex analysis of multi-source intelligence and evaluate the relevance and reliability of classified and unclassified information.
• Manage intelligence production and participate in directing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating counterintelligence analysis activities within AFOSI.
• Coordinate counterintelligence analysis activities with DoD and national-level agencies.
• Provide recommendations to functional authorities and agency leadership on counterintelligence issues.
• Coordinate junior analysts' multi-source analysis and mentor them in developing analytic judgments, thought processes, and intelligence products.
• Oversee analytic projects, respond to tasking, and review products for accuracy and analytical soundness.
• Prepare and present complex technical material to senior audiences and represent the organization in conferences, working groups, and planning sessions.
• Conduct liaison and coordination with counterpart specialists in the Intelligence Community.
• Conduct complex research and analysis using managed attribution platforms, tools, applications, and personas while complying with sensitive activity guidance.
• Maintain control of classified material and make assessments, estimates, and recommendations under urgent or high-pressure conditions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible veterans.
• Foreign-area benefits, such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave, may be available to eligible selectees, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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