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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Department of the Air Force

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$108,001 - $140,403

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a counterintelligence analyst for the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations, where you'll analyze complex information from various intelligence sources to assess threats and support national security efforts.

It's ideal for someone with a strong background in intelligence analysis who enjoys piecing together data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights.

The role requires deep knowledge of global forces and advanced analytical skills to handle sensitive, high-stakes information.

Key Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of DoD counterintelligence mission, foreign intelligence entities (FIE), and adversary operations
  • Proficiency in multi-source intelligence research, collection methods, and techniques
  • Advanced analytical skills for producing detailed analyses of complex information, including database manipulation
  • Understanding of the national intelligence community, Joint, and DoD structures, organizations, and inter-relationships
  • Skill in conducting unbiased research, identifying data sources, and developing collection requirements
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting solutions and assessments
  • Relevant specialized experience from military, private sector, or government roles equivalent to GS-13 level

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a counterintelligence analyst engaging in the complex technical analysis and production of information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of the Office of Special Investigations' (OSI) counterintelligence mission.

***Salary ranges includes local market supplements*** This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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: extensive knowledge of the concepts governing the DoD counterintelligence mission and FIE/adversary collections, operations, investigations, and analysis; extensive knowledge of a wide range of counterintelligence 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; knowledge of advance analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation; demonstrated knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations.

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.

Advanced knowledge of the interplay of geographical, political, military, economic, and industrial forces in various regions of the world, as well as FIE and other adversary capabilities that may be directed against DAF, DoD, and other U.S.

resources. 2.

Knowledge of a wide 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 include advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation. 3.

Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation; knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations.

4.

Advanced skill in conducting unbiased, difficult research; identifying appropriate available systems/data sources; developing source directed requirements and completing collection evaluations; and producing collection requirements and assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities and to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures.

5.

Advanced 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 independent written and 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.

Ability in conducting unbiased semi-complex to complex research and analysis utilizing a managed attribution platform, tools, applications, and personas while keeping in compliance with mandatory sensitive activity guidance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1.

Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment. 2.

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3.

Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty.

Incumbent will occasionally be required on temporary duty throughout the world including to remote locations with limited facilities.

These temporary duty assignments could range from short duration to 179 days, and longer.

While every effort will be made to schedule these assignments well in advance of the travel, travel may be required with extremely limited notice.

It is imperative that incumbent have an unlimited ability to perform such travel. 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. Major Duties:

1: Serves as a counterintelligence analyst on complex technical analysis and production activities.

Information analyzed and produced generally requires the use of independent judgment and experience to develop new methods, approaches, and procedures.

2: Presents OSI capabilities to a variety of service, national, and coalition customers.

Provides Commanders and other customers the intelligence information and analysis derived from OSI assets to maximize their own forces' effectiveness by exploiting adversary weaknesses and countering adversary strengths.

3: Conducts complex analysis of multi-source intelligence.

Performs analysis and leads projects in support of OSI activities with focused analysis in order to evaluate the significance of the information collected, extract and further disseminate relevant information, identify operational opportunities and leads, provide guidance to the case agent, and coordinate actions within the intelligence and law enforcement communities.

4: Manages intelligence production, participates in the direction, coordination, review and evaluation of counterintelligence activities within OSI, and coordinates those activities with DoD and national-level agencies.

Manages intelligence production to satisfy customer requirements. 5: Provides recommendations to functional authority on counterintelligence issues for Agency leadership.

Serves as an expert for an intelligence function, process, program, or system. Makes recommendations and defends positions to the Commander and OSI staff on operational policy matters.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9L-DCIPS-12864740-062887-SC