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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Intelligence Specialist (GG-0132-13) to work at Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC), Directorate of Intelligence (A2), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A29), at Joint Base (JB) Langley - Eustis, Hampton, Virginia.
Moving expenses may be paid.
Salary: $108,019 -- $140,426 per year based on experience.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.
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Qualifications/Requirements:
In this role, you will serve as the critical link between Air Force intelligence professionals, mission users, software developers, and data scientists. We are seeking an experienced intelligence professional with a strong understanding of United States Air Force (USAF) intelligence operations, targeting, and unit-level intelligence who can translate complex operational challenges into clear, actionable technical requirements. The ideal candidate can identify and articulate mission needs, distill complex intelligence problems to their core issues, and explain operational concepts to audiences without an intelligence background. This role requires strong communication skills, sound operational judgment, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams to develop data-driven solutions that improve mission effectiveness.
U.S. Citizenship (Required)
This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Top Secret" security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Required Core Competencies:
Research & Collection: Knowledge of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data and Order of Battle Production (OPB) information to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities, new hypotheses and theories, and threat assessments.
Governance & Standards: Knowledge of Agency, Air Force, DoD, ODNI, and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
Enterprise Structure: Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations.
Information Integration: Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage ACC capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients.
Operational Decisions: Ability to maintain control of classified material; quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; and present and/or defend a position effectively.
HIGHLY DESIRED:
Unit Level Intelligence (ULI)
Targeting experience.
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) experience.
An advanced intelligence-related, professional, or scientific degree.
Experience navigating the defense resourcing lifecycle using Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
How to Apply:
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR OPM Agency Guidance.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer