Intelligence Operations Specialist

Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units (401 current openings)

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

  • National Guard and reserves
Westhampton Beach, New York
Full-time Security Clearance: Secret
Application Deadline:
2026-09-14
Posted:
2026-08-13

About 4 weeks left

Salary: $88,005 – $114,413 per year (GS-11)

Salary context

Based on 77 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays below most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1660000 and is part of the 106TH RQW, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

As a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0132-11, you will perform specialized duties and to trainassigned military unit members in the duties and functions associated with operational intelligence.Provides detailed intelligence analysis for mission planning, aircrew briefings and debriefings.Trainer and task certifier for intelligence systems, order of battle maintenance, mission planning,threat analysis, and GI&S support. In addition, the incumbent performs complex intelligenceanalysis of all pertinent threat weapons systems and geopolitical conditions that could impact theunit's mission success. This position requires a comprehensive working knowledge of intelligencesupport operations, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

Military Grades: Enlisted Only

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have one year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Must have 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. Coordinates with the Gaining Command on operational intelligence elements needed to carry out coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in such other major command intelligence organizations as Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air National Guard Bureau Headquarters (NGB), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and such other governmental agencies as Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Identifies training requirements and conducts or organizes training courses for intelligence personnel on operational intelligence related subjects to include worldwide surface-to-air missile (SAM), air-to-air missile (AAM), anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), aircraft capabilities and employment, and the marking and destruction of classified material. Coordinates training requirements with Gaining Command Intelligence Section. Performs assigned operational intelligence research and analysis, and, based on thorough understanding of the significance of conditions and trends, develops and projects data and draws meaningful conclusions and clear estimates based on current and past intelligence situations.

Education

If you are using only Education to qualify for this position:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related field.

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in related field.

or

LL.M.

or

Combining Education and Experience: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a four year degree in a related field to the position.

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university

You must provide an Official Transcripts as documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) within one year of appointment.
  • Required to fly in military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work uncommon tours on short notice.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Ability to Meet Deadline Dates under Pressure, Ability to Work with Others, and Attention to Detail

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates (to include month/year), duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.

2. If using education to qualify for this position, Official Transcripts are required.

3. Other supporting documents: Current Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) No award SF-50 will be accepted.

Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating. You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted). Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026366

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.