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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$101,375 - $131,790

per year

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing cyber threats and providing intelligence support to Air Force programs from development through ongoing use, helping ensure systems are secure against digital risks.

It's ideal for someone with experience in intelligence analysis who enjoys working with complex data to advise on national security matters.

The role requires handling sensitive information and passing strict background checks, suiting detail-oriented professionals passionate about cybersecurity.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in intelligence research, collection, and analysis using multi-source systems for threat assessments
  • Knowledge of the intelligence cycle, national Intelligence Community structure, and cyber threat policies
  • Understanding of acquisition processes and how intelligence supports weapon system lifecycles
  • Proficiency in analytical methods to produce cyber intelligence reports and identify deficiencies
  • Ability to conduct unbiased research, assimilate data quickly, and make recommendations under pressure
  • Eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access and Top Secret clearance
  • Must pass initial and periodic drug testing as a Testing Designated Position

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position, INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST, GG-0132-12 is to provide cyber intelligence analysis and support to programs across the acquisition life-cycle (Acquisition Intelligence).

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described 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: demonstration of a wide range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to report on and make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities and threat assessments.

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 the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure, organization, roles and missions, and inter-relationships of the national Intelligence Community, particularly as it pertains to cyber threat collection, analysis and production capabilities and limitations.

2.

Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapon system's lifecycle; Acquisition Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of research laboratories, acquisition program offices, and life-cycle management, nuclear, sustainment, and system testing enterprises.

3.

Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, practices and analytical principles, concepts, and methods used to identify and analyze multi-source intelligence information to produce detailed cyber intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments, identify cyber-related intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customers' cybersecurity requirements.

4.

Skill in conducting unbiased research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers', customers', and clients' cyber threat and cyber risk management needs.

5.

Ability to 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 competing resources, based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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.

*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. 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:

-Serve as an acquisition intelligence analyst for cyber threat intelligence support to acquisition programs.

-Provide Intelligence Supportability and Cyber Resiliency Analysis to DoD/USAF Acquisition programs, systems, and processes. -Serve as a multi-source Intelligence Specialist for Cyber Threat Support.

-Present ISR capabilities to assigned program offices, service, national, and/or coalition customers.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12926675-243339-9X-AAN