INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

Grade: GG

Schedule: Not provided

Salary: 106437 – 138370 PA

Dates: 2026-09-03T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-16T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-03T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-16T23:59:59.9970

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Requirements: 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 "Senior" 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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: thorough comprehension of a variety of concepts, principles, and practices in a professional or administrative setting, such as graduate study or experience, as well as the capacity to apply this knowledge to advanced work assignments. This encompasses the capacity to create innovative collection techniques and HUMINT-related plans and strategies, in addition to practical experience in HUMINT planning, operations, and collection. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission, and organizational structure of full-spectrum HUMINT operations. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices that regulate full-spectrum HUMINT operations. Knowledge of HUMINT operational oversight requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of com

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