Intelligence Specialist

Air Force Materiel Command; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Specialist at Air Force Materiel Command (GG-0132-13) provides cyber intelligence support across the acquisition life cycle, integrating intelligence products to inform program decisions and risk management.

This role requires deep knowledge of the intelligence cycle, acquisition policy, and advanced analytic methods, with strong written and verbal communication to brief senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and policy guidance relevant to cyber threat collection and production.
• Knowledge of acquisition policy and the role of intelligence across a weapon system's life cycle.
• Ability to apply diverse intelligence research methods andAdvanced analytical principles to cyber threats.
• Skill in conducting unbiased research and producing intelligence requirement assessments.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Intelligence cycle knowledge

Acquisition policy understanding

Analytical methods

Cyber threat analysis

Clear written and oral communication

Job description

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST, GG-0132-13

The primary purpose of this position is to provide cyber intelligence support to programs across the acquisition life cycle (Acquisition Intelligence).

Experience Required

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Teaming with the senior intelligence analyst for Cyber and cyber analysts across the enterprise to develop, mature, execute, and report the results of Acquisition Intelligence-related cyber threats and cybersecurity processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and inter-relationships, particularly as it pertains to cyber threat collection, analysis and production capabilities and limitations.
• Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapon system's life cycle; Acquisition Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of research laboratories, acquisition program offices, and life cycle management, nuclear, sustainment, and system testing enterprises.
• Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, and practices and advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods used to identify and analyze complex multi-source intelligence information to produce detailed cyber intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments, identify cyber-related intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customers cybersecurity requirements.
• Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and client's cyber threat and cyber risk management needs.
• Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, subordinates, contractors, academia, and other agencies to work out solutions to problems, prepare professional level documents and studies, and deliver General Officer (executive) level information and decision briefs.

Additional Information

• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug 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.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

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

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.