Intelligence Specialist (ICD) in Wiesbaden, Germany

Summary About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Mission Support Command, Army Chief of Staff G7 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Responsibilities Provides subject matter expertise for the acquisition, fielding, and integration of new intelligence systems, analytics, and ground Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) architecture requirements. Determines systems, analytics, and AISR architecture gaps and formulates site transition plans and develops new or unique methodologies to fill these gaps. Reviews and approves AISR architectural products associated with the development of modernization requirements. Identifies and coordinates issues related to the modernization, upgrade, and lifecycle replacement of existing intelligence systems, analytics and ground AISR architecture requirements. Maintains working relationships and liaison contacts with Program Managers, Senior Intelligence Officers, and others in order to assist in identifying intelligence systems and analytics integration needs and requirements. Develops and interprets operational intelligence systems and analytics requirements in support of Theater and Functional campaign plans. Receives prioritized desired system functionality, analyzes tasks, and enforces standardization in order to ensure fully integrated system of system solutions. Translates intelligence program goals and objectives into resource guidance and to advise policymaking and decision-making officials on overall application and technical AISR architecture design and implementation. Analyzes resources required for the mission including personnel, equipment, and funding requirements related to the intelligence systems, analytics, and ground AISR architecture requirements. Initiates and coordinates in the preparation of, or revision of, appropriate materiel fielding requirements documents, program management documents, test plans, and training plans for chartered systems. Represents the command for the Unit’s type classification, materiel release, fielding, and transfer processes in support of materiel requirements and acquisition in accordance with applicable guidance. Recommends new or amended policy, guidance, and procedures pertaining to AISR concept development activities. Presents briefings to management on all facets of intelligence system functionality, documentation, acquisition, capability, requirements, and/or upcoming project timelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans 5-Point Veterans’ Preference Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30% Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Prior Federal Service Employee Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran’s Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Intelligence Strategic Planning Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Combat Developments Concept and Architecture Design Oral Communication Systems Integration Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data. * Please Note * Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in overseas areas may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. -If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12. -If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child’s age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for Early Intervention Services (EIS) will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12. -Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Security and Intelligence Career Field position. Salary includes applicable Target Local Market Supplement of 33.26%. Subject to change. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation, Retention, and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized. For positions in a foreign country, that country’s laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee’s same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information found at http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/2801ss.html before applying for or accepting this position. The initial length of this overseas tour is 3 years. Must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instructions 1315.19 at DoD Instruction 1315.19, “Exceptional Family Member Program,” June 22, 2023 (whs.mil). U.S. Citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Candidates initially selected from the U.S. may be eligible for certain foreign area benefits. On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position. Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: Visit Microsoft Word – DoDI 1400.25-V1230 [clean] (whs.mil).