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Duties DUTY 1: Leads IFTU instructor cadre, ensuring course operations meet intelligence training requirements for AFGSC units. Provides technical advice pertaining to the full life-cycle training system construct. DUTY 2: Provides oversight for curriculum development, anticipating changes or new developments in technology and/or the intelligence field affecting course curriculum; developing advance plans to ensure timely development of new or revised procedures, techniques, and operations; establishing guidelines for curriculum planning, and reviewing training plans and programs to achieve instructional objectives and the Air Force (AF) mission. DUTY 3: Coordinates with AFGSC/A2, academic instructors, SMEs, field unit and AETC/A2 leadership on student performance. Promotes innovative curriculum development and delivery practices by applying knowledge of advanced multi-media technology and appropriate computer software strategies to introduce new program objectives, concepts, techniques, and methodology to prepare for future training challenges. DUTY 4: Collects training requirements, plans/coordinates budget plan with the AETC/A2, monitors budget execution and proposes courses of action to ensure intelligence training funds are obligated in accordance with AFGSC/FM established timelines. DUTY 5: Instructs AFGSC Intelligence students through assigned blocks of instruction at determined technical levels. Studies course objectives, technical orders, and other materials to prepare for assigned courses, blocks, and/or units of instruction. Prepares, maintains, and presents diverse material; formulates training aids/devices; maintains classroom decorum; and ensures supplies, equipment, and classrooms are available for training. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position * Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position * Leave accrual may be authorized upon request * 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. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. * The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. * This position requires the Defense All-Source Analysis Certification (CDASA). This certification must be obtained within 24 months once employee meets certification eligibility requirements. Qualifications This position falls under the Air Force Pilot for Position Classification and Improved Processes for Advancement. Please ensure you read the entire announcement for education and experience requirements. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as target intelligence analyst conducting complex analysis and production in support of customer requirements. This position is covered under DCIPS work level (WL) 2 and covers the GG-11 - GG-13 grade levels for pay purposes. The selectee's salary will be set within the salary range based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the position as determined by the selecting official. Full Performance - Work Level 2: Type of Experience and Education * Mandatory Requirement * * Foundational Knowledge * Must have at least a high school diploma or GED plus seven years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree plus five years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus one year of relevant experience or a doctoral degree and no experience. (Prefered degrees include engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, cyber, data analytics, life sciences, or social sciences) * Significant Weighting/Consideration * Relevant experience in: * Employing intelligence methodologies/tradecraft; data collection/information systems; analytic tradecraft; multi-source intelligence data/information; intelligence analysis; foreign policy analysis; international relations analysis; geopolitical analysis; weapons analysis; and/or military analysis. * Moderate Weighting/Consideration * Relevant experience in: * Customer/partner interaction and collaboration. 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: 1. Knowledge of the intelligence process/cycle and the various intelligence disciplines (ie the INTs). Knowledge of the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities and threat assessments to interpret policy and commit resources. 2. Knowledge of analytical tradecraft principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation. Knowledge of cognitive biases, competing hypothesis, and formation of critical arguments/evidence. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint partners, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and the Standards, Guides, and Best Practices of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients. Skill in analytical writing and briefing. 5. Ability in oral and written delivery of intelligence in the form of briefings, conferences, VTCs, and intelligence production processes CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice rug testing. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If yo