Intelligence Specialist

This specialized role involves expert application of intelligence research, collection, and dissemination methods within national security operations.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Apply comprehensive intelligence research, collection, and dissemination methodologies.
• Evaluate diverse information sources using multiple intelligence systems to develop capability and threat assessments.
• Provide guidance on utilizing National Systems and agencies for intelligence requirements.
• Make informed recommendations for procurement and funding of collection and dissemination software and tools.
• Manage national and tactical level Cryptologic Operations, integrating with Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Information Operations (IO), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
• Conduct detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses of complex information from multiple intelligence sources.
• Lead unbiased research into novel and emergent problems, producing collection requirement assessments.
• Maintain control of classified material, assimilate disparate data, and make accurate assessments under pressure.
• Manage a small staff and execute personnel management responsibilities.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Mastery of intelligence research, collection methods, and dissemination applications.
• In-depth technical knowledge of Defense and National Agency operations, missions, policy, structure, and doctrine.
• Expert knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence and cryptologic operations methods, including their integration with Information Warfare.
• Comprehensive understanding of the intelligence cycle as it applies to SIGINT operations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), United States Signals Intelligence Directives (USSIDs), and Intelligence Oversight.
• Direct knowledge and experience in cryptologic operations and SIGINT planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination.
• Mastery of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical principles and methods.
• High-level skill in establishing effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts at inter-service, inter-agency, and inter-departmental levels.
• Expert oral and written communication skills.
• Creditable experience may include military, private sector, or other government agency work, as well as qualifying volunteer or part-time experience.
• *Conditions of Employment:**
• Position is designated special-sensitive, requiring eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Requires signing a non-disclosure agreement.
• Designated a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program; requires passing initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Requires undergoing a counter-intelligence polygraph examination and periodic re-examinations.
• Must meet and maintain NSA/CSS security suitability standards.