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INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,341 - $116,148

per year

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GS-1 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $21,996 - $27,534

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading and managing all intelligence and security programs for the Iowa Army National Guard, including overseeing policies, training, equipment, and personnel to support military missions.

It requires supervising teams, analyzing needs, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

A good fit would be someone with military experience in intelligence, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle complex security operations.

Key Requirements

  • Military membership in the Iowa Army National Guard
  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-0132-11 level
  • Experience developing and recommending intelligence policies and programs
  • Skills in collecting, evaluating, and organizing facts for clear reports
  • Proven ability to lead, direct, and assign work to personnel
  • Knowledge of administrative, investigative, or technical work involving effective communication
  • Experience managing intelligence operations, security functions, and resource planning

Full Job Description

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: G3, Johnston, IA In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts.

Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0132-12: Must have experience in the following: 1 year equivalent experience to at least next lower grade level Experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations.

Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others.

Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Major Duties:

As a INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, GS-0132-12 your duties are below.

Oversees all the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security activities, based on State force structure, equipment, and missions, which may include any or all of the following; Intelligence programs and General Intelligence Security functional areas: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Foreign Disclosure, Communication Security (COMSEC) oversight that includes Department of the Army Cryptological Access Program (DACAP), Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA), and Industrial Security (ISP),The Army Language Program (TALP), Foundry Intelligence Training Program, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), and Intelligence Oversight (IO).

Develops, interprets, and oversees the administration of state policies, rules, and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the ARNG, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, and/or other federal laws or regulations.

Reviews and analyzes supported State ARNG plans and operations to determine current and future intelligence and GIS requirements, i.e., information/intelligence, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel, funds, etc.

Identifies, analyzes, prioritizes, and reports all Intelligence and GIS program requirements over the FYDP to the ARNG G2 to ensure State requirements are accounted for during yearly Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for Army Intelligence and Security Programs.

Reassures implementation (by lower and subordinate organizations) of the goals and objectives for the program and functions performed; determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, determines the best approach for resolving budget shortages and plans for long range staffing needs.

Using established metrics, advises senior leadership on career progression for ARNG MI Soldiers and work with the State Force Integration Readiness Officer (FIRO) FIRO to address gaps in force structure that affect soldier progression and development.

Oversees policy and procedures for training and maintaining of State's Army MI equipment, systems, and networks in order to ensure subordinate units enter major training events and mobilizations with latest software and technologies.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.

Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.

Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.

Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.

Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.

Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.

Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.

Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material.

Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.

Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.

Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.

Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures under 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)

; taking responsible and appropriate actions to resolve any such disclosures; and creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable making such disclosures. Performs other duties as assigned. D2616

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IA-12862688-AR-26-064