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Position Title
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
9X-DCIPS-12752575-874494-AH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 20, 2025 to Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
2. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
3. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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4. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
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5. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
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6. Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)? (limit characters)
7. 24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the requirements needed to qualify for an Intelligence Specialist, GG-0132-11. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Intelligence Specialist at the GG-11 or above grade level or equivalent pay band identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
1. This section is used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Intelligence Specialist, GG-0132-11. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
2. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Identifies problems, both in broad and detailed terms, and provides/negotiates viable solutions to resolving these issues to/with with responsible members in meetings or working groups. (limit characters)
4. Travels independently and accompanies senior staff on trips to geographically separated units to discuss and evaluate policies and guidance. (limit characters)
5. Develops policy and procedures to ensure the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance programs and production requirements are implemented. (limit characters)
6. Ensures timely production and worldwide dissemination of intelligence for information operations, mission planning, mission rehearsal, execution, and combat assessment for the Combat Air Forces (CAF), Mobility Air Forces (MAF) and theater air components. (limit characters)
7. Assists the Flight Commander in the development of goals and work objectives that integrate Group and unit objectives. (limit characters)
8. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. (limit characters)
9. When applicable, ensures Air Force Reserve forces are integrated into the global Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) operations in accordance with applicable instructions, directives, and laws. (limit characters)
10. Produces and oversees productions of Tasking Orders and associated maintenance/systems maintenance and sustainment directives and guidance for the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) weapon system. (limit characters)
11. Reviews and recommends establishment of instruction, aids, programs, directives, and memoranda pertaining to the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Flight. (limit characters)
12. Collects, reviews, and disseminates data on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance standardization and evaluation. (limit characters)
13. Coordinates with other staff officers and organizations in the preparation and implementation of operational plans. (limit characters)
14. Responsible for war readiness and preparing the ISR Group and subordinate units for operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Unit Effectiveness Inspections, Unit Standardization/Evaluation Inspections, and any other inspections/audits that measure the unit's combat effectiveness. (limit characters)
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
15. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below
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