Location: Fort Smith,AR, USA
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1797000 and is part of the AR ANG 153 ITL SQ, National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/05/2024 to 12/20/2024
* Salary
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Fort Smith, AR 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 0132 Intelligence
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
AF-25-066-#######4
* Control number
822492100
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
* National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
(1) Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ANG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Air National Guard).
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Duties
* Serves as a TGT crew member in the IMINT exploitation section, responsible for IMINT operations and production affecting time critical targeting (TCT), direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battle space, situation monitoring, and mission reporting. Provides IMINT correlation of data from multiple ISR platforms and intelligence products. Requests dynamic sensor retasking in order to exploit time critical information not originally entered into the collection plan. Assesses the data and provides cross-sensor cueing/tips-offs to other platforms and exploitation sections improving multi-INT correlation. Updates Air Force Targeting Enterprise components and C4I nodes on IMINT findings.
* Evaluates and interprets raw IMINT information received from all sources. Assesses present or future value and need of information and forwards to National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs. Establishes meaning of information alters or adds significance to information to tend to conform or refute existing estimates of situations. Conducts studies and assembles factual data as required for analysis and interpretation. Participates in pre-mission conferences to outline mission objectives, potential threats, and possible outcomes.
* Interprets, exploits, and plots information derived from imagery, establishing specific data such as distance, cubic capacity of buildings, tanks and storage facilities, line of communications, transportation systems, number, type and specific location of facilities and marshaling areas, troop movements and contour of terrain and man-made features. Indicates changes revealed in current photographs in comparison with previous ones and in relation to other pertinent reference material. Plots simulated or actual bomb impact points and indirect bomb damage assessment (BDA). Prepares BDA reports; produces uncontrolled photographic mosaics, control charts, scribed overlays, procedure charts, maps, and aerial photo overlays to include details such as location of airports, facilities, defenses and other elements or features not ordinarily shown on maps and charts. Uses raw National imagery and other sources to accomplish time critical taskings received from National Agencies, Joint Commands, Air Force MAJCOMs, and AOCs.
* Prepares post-mission reports from IMINT analysis of patterns, trends, and characteristics for general intelligence and operational community consumption. Prepares and evaluates finished reports relative to IMINT activities. Briefs analysis findings and estimates to superiors and mission planners. Publishes finished reports and documents for use by decision-makers in the squadron, AOC, Air Force MAJCOMs, Joint Commands, and the National Agencies. Researches, analyzes and plans IMINT exploitation activities in preparation for operational missions. Utilizes allotted resources for IMINT operations and analysis activities. Communicates with other intelligence departments and agencies to share data and techniques, findings, and planning for future operations.
* Works with other crew members to ensure the IMINT exploitation section maintains a capability to provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during peacetime and contingency operations. Coordinates with the Gaining Command on operational intelligence elements needed to carry out coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in such other major command intelligence organizations as Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air National Guard Bureau Headquarters (NGB), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and such other governmental agencies as Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Represents the organization at interagency conferences and meetings that deal with specialty functions and internal training requirements at the unit level.
* To enhance the TGT crew's mission readiness, maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of internal IMINT training. Represents the unit in making agreements and commitments within the assigned scope of his/her functional specialty. Provides guidance and assistance to unit and Gaining Command Intelligence specialists and serves to coordinate on projects jointly undertaken by the unit, gaining command, and other organizations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Enlisted
* Minimum Military Grade: NLT E-3/A1C
* Maximum Military Grade: NTE E-8/SMSgt
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, general and specialized experience):
* At the GS-11 level, the employee is required to possess a thorough knowledge of his/her subject matter along with a working knowledge of conference, briefing and interpretive techniques.
* The GS-11 level intelligence operations specialist must also maintain a complete knowledge of collection and dissemination techniques and sources as well as the ability to produce instructions and manuals with a minimum of direction.
* To ensure a successful mission, the incumbent of this position is required to maintain a thorough knowledge of all aspects of his/her intelligence specialty area.
* The incumbent independently evaluates and interprets raw intelligence data and prepares post-mission reports based on the analysis of patterns, trends, and characteristics.
* Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
2. Current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report) dated within 18 months or Current Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) dated within 6 months: (Go to Click on the printer icon, select the Adobe PDF printer and click print. Save the document and submit it with your application. The date will populate on the bottom of the page when you print to PDF.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
Agency contact information
AR HRO Customer Service
Email ...@army.mil
Address AR ANG 153 ITL SQ
4850 Leigh Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
US
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
2. Current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report) dated within 18 months or Current Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) dated within 6 months: (Go to Click on the printer icon, select the Adobe PDF printer and click print. Save the document and submit it with your application. The date will populate on the bottom of the page when you print to PDF.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
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Agency contact information
AR HRO Customer Service
Email ...@army.mil
Address AR ANG 153 ITL SQ
4850 Leigh Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/05/2024 to 12/20/2024
* Salary
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 11
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Fort Smith, AR 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 0132 Intelligence
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
AF-25-066-#######4
* Control number
822492100
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822492100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.