INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an intelligence specialist employing language skills and cultural knowledge in support of the Office of Special Investigations' (OSI) intelligence production. Supports and advises OSI missions with a focus on the Persian-Farsi language. **Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to make recommendations in developing assessments. Comprehensive knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar in the Persian-Farsi language at a level to provide authoritative written and oral translations of very complex, foreign language materials on a wide range of scientific, technical, geo-political, and military subjects that directly affect major national-level intelligence and/or research and development programs. Knowledge of intelligence requirements that permits independent scanning of foreign language materials on a wide range of subjects and selection of information of intelligence value. Strong technical knowledge of the key concepts, terminology, and relationships in a wide range of fields to independently produce authoritative translations and reports without frequent reference to background material. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 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: Knowledge of cultures, history, economics, and politics as demonstrated through education, professional experience, or residence in the region of the spoken language Persian-Farsi. Knowledge of a wide range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to make recommendations in developing assessments. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Skill in conducting unbiased, difficult research, identify appropriate available systems/data sources, and produce assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities and to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Ability to maintain control of classified material, assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data estimates, and make effective recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT. Special Sensitive: 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. 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. Language Proficiency: This is a Language Designated Position (LDP) and requires foreign language proficiency in the following language Persian-Farsi to perform the intelligence-related duties assigned. Incumbent must achieve a passing score in Listening-L2 / Reading-R2 / Speaking-S2 taken within the previous 12 months on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Must be willing to undergo an in-person or telephone interview in the identified foreign language. NOTE: The interview is not used to evaluate work experience, only for the purpose of evaluating the language oral proficiency. Position is eligible for Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) based upon an annual validation of Persian-Farsi language skills as verified by annual DLPT/Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) results and achievement of a minimum DLPT score of L2 (Listening) / R2 (Reading) / S2 (Speaking). 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.