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Position Title
INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
5C-DCIPS-12757903-82916-LJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 7, 2025 to Friday, July 11, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. 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)
3. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
4. 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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5. 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.
(limit characters)
6. 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.
(limit characters)
7. Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)? (limit characters)
8. 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 education and experience needed to qualify for the GG-09 target GG-0132-12, Intelligence Research Specialist position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Intelligence Research Specialist, GG-09 target GG-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Intelligence Research Specialist at the GG-12 or above grade level or equivalent pay band.  Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (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. Analyze intelligence information concerning networks of people, organizations, and illicit movement of materials relative to the mission that indicate threats to the area of responsibility (AOR). (limit characters)
4. Perform systematic and detailed multi-source intelligence research of traditional and non-traditional sources of information to illuminate highly adaptable Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) threats, identify threats, and assesses the impact on the supported operations and the mission. (limit characters)
5. Identify patterns and trends of illicit activity movements and develops indicators and warnings of any potential nexus with foreign threat organizations.
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6. Conduct complex technical analysis and prepare finished intelligence products and briefings. (limit characters)
7. Develop and provide predictive, actionable intelligence on multiple international drug trafficking, TCO, and related threat networks in the defined AOR. (limit characters)
8. Synthesize classified and unclassified critical and/or sensitive intelligence reporting from national, operational, and tactical level intelligence and law enforcement sources to support the mission. (limit characters)
9. Monitor and provide intel analysis-related assessments that contribute to support the development of case files, evidentiary material, and designation packages, including actionable intelligence. (limit characters)
10. Assess threats' methods, procedures, and trends, and recommend the subsequent decisions and actions to counter such threats. (limit characters)
11. Collect, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate data from multiple sources in the process of analyzing targeted activities and organizations. (limit characters)
12. Specify unique, relevant collection requirements to fill intelligence gaps in information and develop intelligence gathering procedures and practices to fulfill those gaps. (limit characters)
13. Review and evaluate reports for content and responsiveness to taskings and provides constructive feedback to enhance performance. (limit characters)
14. Perform independent research and analysis on problem solving of important aspects of Counter Drug/Transnational Criminal Organizations intelligence development and information sharing. (limit characters)
CERTIFICATION: 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 (limit characters)