Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Kelly AFB, TX

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About The Position

The position serves as Chief of the Mission Support Branch, directing officers, civilians, non-commissioned officers, and contractors who perform Sensitive Activities/Mission Support for Combatant Commands and other Numbered Air Forces. The position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS.

The incumbent manages Sensitive Activities (SA) personnel and operations, serves as the senior SA planner and subject matter expert, communicates 16th AF/AFCYBER mission plans and strategies, and oversees staff actions and correspondence for the C-NAF. The role is a GG-14 DCIPS position in the Supervisory/Management work category at the Senior work level, equivalent to GS-14. It is in the Excepted Service and is designated special-sensitive, requiring eligibility for access to SCI and other specified classified information. The incumbent must sign a non-disclosure agreement and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the specialized experience requirements for OPM Administrative and Management positions; the resume must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for successful performance.
• At least three years of experience using and managing sensitive activities.
• Complete three DoD-level courses mandated for sensitive activities experts.
• Expert knowledge of DoD and inter-agency joint planning processes, including collaboration with non-DoD program partners.
• Expert knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, instructions, directives, principles, and practices governing DoD, US Cyber Command, and Air Force sensitive activities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, and security requirements for handling, protecting, and controlling TS/SCI classified material.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues with multiple stakeholders, and maintain working relationships across a broad, diverse community of practice.
• Skill in system acquisition and analysis of system data for operational validation and identification of deficiencies.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and integrate complex Air Force and CCMD support requirements into plans, activities, and operations, and make recommendations to senior leadership in situations without precedent.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs; sign a non-disclosure agreement.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Federal direct deposit is required.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year DCIPS trial period, depending on appointment type; continued employment requires written certification upon completion.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desirable.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, train, supervise, and direct work through subordinate supervisors of Sensitive Activities officers, including civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
• Oversee execution of highly technical and complex controlled sensitive activities operations within the assigned area of responsibility in support of DoD, Combatant Command, and Air Force operational requirements.
• Serve as the senior planner for Sensitive Activities.
• Communicate the 16th AF/AFCYBER mission, operational plan, and overall strategies as the Sensitive Activities subject matter expert.
• Manage, analyze, and define technical and other assessment strategies for Sensitive Activity programs and applications identified for possible operational support.
• Serve as a C-NAF Staff Action Officer, overseeing actions for the Director that require continuous oversight and providing administrative coordination for staff actions and correspondence.
• Travel on military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments when required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package.
• Possible PCS payment if authorized.
• Possible relocation incentive.
• Possible recruitment incentive.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.
• Eligible selectees for foreign-area employment may receive benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, Post Allowance, and Home Leave, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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