Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is this position provides the United States Air Force an intelligence operations specialist, experts in the fields of intelligence and operations security (OPSEC). The incumbent will act as an advisor and assist the senior intelligence operations specialists on all intelligence and operations security matters. ***Salary ranges includes local market supplements*** Responsibilities 1. Advises the program manager, unit commander and higher headquarters on policy related to the initiation and execution of unusual, sensitive, and complex deception issues and associated problems impacting the unit's operational mission. 2. Assists in managing the overall security management program as it relates to operational security. Develops and implements unit policies, standards, procedures, and training for effective management of all aspects or operations security to ensure information and resources are properly protected. 3. Conducts extensive research from non-governmental/military resources in the development and implementation of organizational deception plans. Incumbent must prepare lesson plans, create training slides, conduct classroom training and conducts field exercises in support of deception training. Incumbent assists in training 40 personnel per month. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 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. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes 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 all aspects of operational security for worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets; knowledge of developing, implementing and employing deception plans while conducting training and real world missions; knowledge of joint special operations doctrine to include domestic and overseas command relationships; and knowledge of DOD and USAF policies on special access programs controls and procedures, document control and accountability. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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: 1. Knowledge of all aspects of operational security for worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling/air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets. 2. Knowledge of developing, implementing and employing Air Force deception plans while conducting training and real-world missions. 3. Knowledge of joint special operations doctrine to include domestic and overseas command relationships. 4. Knowledge of DOD and USAF policies on special access programs controls and procedures, document control and accountability. 5. Ability to analyze and evaluate aircraft movements to achieve a tasked objective, while ensuring mission safety and security. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises or deployments. Incumbent is required to maintain any immunizations necessary for exercises or potential deployments, units servicing medical clinic will provide immunizations. 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. Education Additional Information Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.