Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2069000 and is part of the PA Command Admin Office, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. DUTY LOCATION: 56th SBCT Responsibilities As an INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0132-09, you will collect, compile, organize, review, and evaluate intelligence information and data for the unit and other requesters. Be responsible for development of intelligence annexes, physical security plans, and all security related areas for the Brigade and subordinate units. Provide all-source intelligence information and data at the tactical and operational levels dealing with threat capabilities (weapons systems, equipment, organization, doctrine, theory, tactics, techniques, areas of interest, and procedures), intentions, vulnerabilities, affects of terrain and weather on operations, and courses of action. Utilize exceptional technical knowledge of intelligence doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures the incumbent provides input to training materials and may coordinate organizational training. Provide intelligence information and/or products to officials outside of the organization regarding the interpretation of IMINT (Imagery Intelligence), SIGINT (Signal Intelligence), and HUMINT (Human Intelligence) operations and assessments. Research a variety of open source media to include intelligence databases Internet general media publications etc., for relevant information. Monitor the administration of the personnel security program for the organization. Serve as the point of contact for the organization's information, physical, and automation security programs. Serve as a subject matter expert and advises in the area of intelligence oversight. Provide training for organizational personnel on Subversion and Espionage Directed against the Army (SAEDA), operational security, computer security, and handling of classified information and the organization's anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) program. Provide recommendations on the intelligence architecture (distribution and connectivity of tactical automation systems and ISR sensors) and the framework for employment and conduct of intelligence activities during full-spectrum operations. Attend required intelligence workshops and conferences for the purpose of information gathering, sharing and continued professional improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees working at the location specified AOC 2: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 3: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (to include Temporary Technicians) Military Grades: OFFICER O1-O3 WARRANT OFFICER WO1-CW5 ENLISTED E1-E9 Supervisor for this position is LTC Martinkis *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance 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 at least 24 months experience, education or training performing functions involving various intelligence systems and organizations. Experience reviewing and analyzing data including technical reports, surveys, and studies. Experience preparing and conducting training plans and programs, both formal and on-the-job. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MP3) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MP3. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.) Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.