INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (PALACE ACQUIRE INTERN) Department of the Air Force - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

[Michiel Perry]

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (PALACE ACQUIRE INTERN) 
Department of the Air Force - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 
Full-time, Internship

**The projected number of vacancies maybe subject to change **  Additional vacancies may be filled with this announcement  The Palace Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force.  These positions are being filled by an alternative hiring process and they are not in the competitive civil service. These positions are being filled under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Visit: http://dcips.dtic.mil/index.html  All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601.These positions are in the excepted service. Non-DCIPS applicants selected for a DCIPS position must acknowledge in writing, prior to actual appointment to the DCIPS position, that the position for which he or she has been selected is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must also acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS position.  KEY REQUIREMENTS  Must be a U.S. Citizen Must sign DCIPS Statement of Understanding Mobility Agreement / Conditions of Employment Required to serve a 2 year trial period Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. DUTIES: As a Palace Acquire Intern, you will learn a wide variety of intelligence functions in the areas of collection, analysis, production and dissemination. Applies knowledge of the assigned organization and basic structure of the Intelligence community (IC), employs methods of collecting, analyzing and evaluates multiple sources of intelligence data to assess developments, trends and threat implications for senior level policy and decision-makers. Researches and reviews products involving political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, scientific or military conditions, patterns and forces in foreign areas which directly or indirectly affect national security. Areas of analytical focus may include political/military studies, air/air defense/space studies, foreign area studies, foreign weapons systems and counterintelligence.  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  1. Knowledge of principals and concepts of intelligence collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation and dissemination of information.  2. Knowledge of the basic natural or social sciences, and/or engineering discipline as applied to intelligence operations and procedures.  3. Ability to research, analyze and evaluate data.  4. Skill in oral and written communication.  5. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You may qualify if you meet one of the following:  1. You completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields of study are: Political Science, Economics, History, International Relations, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Geography, Geospatial, Foreign Language, Psychology or Criminal Justice, however all degrees will be considered. (Submit a copy of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts or current unofficial transcripts if currently enrolled). Degree must be received by 31 Aug 2014 from an accredited institution. Applicant must also have documentation of obtaining Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following:  a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision;  b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you CANNOT qualify based on GPA;  c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). OR  2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields Political Science, Economics, History, International Relations, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Geography, Geospatial, Foreign Language, Psychology or Criminal Justice, are highly desirable, however all degrees will be considered. (Submit a copy of ALL transcripts INCLUDING YOUR UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS).  OR  3. You must have specialized experience, that provides 1) the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, 2) plan and organize work, and 3) communicate orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. GG-05 level or equivalent experience could also have been gained through substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. General clerical experience, such as typing, filing, etc., would not be qualifying GS/GG-05 level experience.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Experience must demonstrate Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled.  OR  4. You have a combination of graduate education and the type of specialized experience as described above i.e. 18 semester hours and have specialized experience. (Submit a copy of your transcripts.)  IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION, PLEASE SUMBIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS.  IF YOU QUALIFY BASED ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND YOU HAVE NOT GRADUATED PRIOR TO APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, YOU MAY BE OFFERED A POSITION CONTINGENT UPON YOUR FINAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE OR CLASS RANKING. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 31 August 2014 .  ***IMPORTANT***  If your degree is from a non-U.S. University, AND THIS DEGREE IS THE PRIMARY BASIS FOR YOUR QUALIFICATION I.E., YOU DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER DEGREE AWARDED BY A U. S. UNIVERSITY, OR YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PRIOR JOB HISTORY TO QUALIFY BASED ON EXPERIENCE , please contact the American Association of Collegiate Registrar & Admissions Office (AACRAO) via their website http://www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm . Foreign transcripts are required to be authenticated and accredited to US equivalents. This must be completed prior to applying/entrance on duty to a Palace Acquire position. When applying, please submit a copy of the authentication report along with a copy of your transcripts.  All transcripts MUST show the overall degree, date awarded and the GPA.  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  1. Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training.  2. May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.  3. The employee must also sign a Statement of Understanding prior to occupying a DCIPS position.  4. Selectee must complete a Special Background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication by a determining authority. A Top Secret Clearance is a requirement of this position and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to obtain and maintain this required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal from the agency.  If selected for a position, an official birth certificate, passport or Certificate of Naturalization will be required to verify citizenship prior to the day you report for duty or sooner.  Please be aware that applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations e.g., an affirmative answer to a conviction of a felony.  Air Force Intelligence Career Field Management (AFICFM) positions are in the excepted service authorized by Title 10 U.S.C., and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). DCIPS coverage extends to employees assigned to organizations having a primary intelligence mission.  Relocation costs WILL NOT be authorized. Selectees will be responsible for payment of all costs associated with relocation to the initial duty location.  All interns will be scheduled for a paid/temporary Change of Station (TCS) move to attend an eight month Intel training course at Goodfellow AFB, (San Angelo), TX during their first year of training. After graduation they will return to their unit at the Air Force expense.  Positions filled at entry level GG-0132-07. Final placement will be to Intelligence Specialist, GG-0132-12 upon successful completion of the third year of training.  Early promotions or re-promotions will not be granted.  This program offers a three-year formal training plan. You will be eligible for non-competitive annual promotions to the intervening and target grades dependent upon meeting the quality of experience at each lower grade level with satisfactory performance and supervisory approval.  VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:  If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 showing type of discharge). If you are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on Veteran's Preference, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp  HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: RATINGS:  1. Qualified category: Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the qualification section of this announcement and obtain a rating between 70-79 on the applicable assessment.  2. Highly-qualified category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in critical competencies and obtain a rating between 80-89 on the applicable assessment.  3. Best-qualified category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in critical competencies and obtain a rating between 90-100 on the applicable assessment.  Applicants in the Best-qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for further review.  Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.  ** AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION **  BENEFITS: Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.  Selectee may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program; three year service agreement required. ** Current Federal Employees do NOT qualify for this program **  Recruitment Bonuses may be offered at certain locations (high cost) - pending funding approval  All Federal employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.  Positions will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.  OTHER INFORMATION: This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies up toAugust 31, 2014.  This position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.  Selective Service Statement: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are 18 but not yet 26 years old, must be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for federal employment. For additional information or to register, visit: http://www.sss.gov/default.htm  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 8 0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.  Employed Annuitants (Re-employed Annuitants): Are NOT eligible for the Palace Acquire Program.  EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does 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 factor.  Reasonable Accommodations Policy Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  usajobs.gov - 21 hours ago - save job - block » View or apply to job

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Michiel Perry
804-896-2220