Intelligence Specialist

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) HQ Combat Forces Command, Directorate of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (S2) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for an Intelligence Specialist (GG-0132-13). This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS). For additional information about DCIPS, click here: https://dcips.defense.gov/ Description: Lead the intelligence conversation on the ultimate high ground. We are seeking a multi-source Space ISR Analyst and briefer to deliver decisive intelligence on adversary space capabilities to Combat Forces Command leadership and operational forces. As a key member of the team, you will serve as a subject matter expert on adversary space capabilities, enabling threat-driven, joint ISR operations that are critical to the U.S. Space Force mission. You will be responsible for complex technical analysis and the production of fused intelligence products derived from multiple sources, including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). Your analysis will provide the critical battle space awareness necessary for combatant commanders and other customers to successfully plan and conduct operations. From high-level executive briefings for senior leadership to developing exercise threat scenarios, your insights will directly shape U.S. Space Force readiness and modernization. You will maintain liaison activities across the Intelligence Community (IC), U.S. Space Command (USSC), and other mission partners to strengthen partnerships and ensure the integration of CFC ISR priorities. The ideal candidate possesses a robust background in space intelligence analysis-specifically regarding Russian and/or Chinese space strategy, doctrine, and capabilities-and is highly skilled in utilizing multi-source intelligence information systems to produce detailed assessments and actionable recommendations. They demonstrate extensive knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, and DoD structures, alongside advanced analytical capabilities that allow them to quickly assimilate disparate data and conduct unbiased, complex research to link agency capabilities in support of consumers. This professional has a proven track record of developing and delivering clear, high-impact threat briefings directly to senior military commanders, flag or general officers, and executive decision-makers, conveying critical insights effectively under conditions of urgency and pressure. Furthermore, they bring valuable experience in designing realistic intelligence threat scenarios for operational training exercises and maintain a strong familiarity with base-level Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) or physical threat assessments, all while demonstrating the utmost capability to manage and maintain strict control of classified material. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities and threat assessments to interpret policy and commit resources. 2. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients. 5. Skill in communicating 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. 6. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.

Qualifications

The 0132 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Manegemnt Positions.

Promotion Potential

GG-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here