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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force · Quantico, Virginia

💵 $121,785–$158,322 per year⏳ Closes Nov 3, 2026
Federal agencyGG-13
At a glance

A job with Department of the Air Force Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. It pays $121,785–$158,322 per year at grade GG-13. Applications close on Nov 3, 2026 — 7 days left.

Working pattern
Telework eligible
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
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Main duties

  • Serves as a counterintelligence analyst on complex technical analysis and production activities.
  • DUTY 2: Presents AFOSI capabilities to a variety of service, national, and coalition customers.
  • Provides Commanders and other customers the intelligence information and analysis derived from AFOSI assets to maximize their own forces' effectiveness by exploiting adversary weaknesses and countering adversary strengths.
  • DUTY 3: Conducts complex analysis of multi-source intelligence.
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About the role

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a counterintelligence analyst engaging in the complex technical analysis and production of information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' (AFOSI) counterintelligence mission.

What you will do

  • Serves as a counterintelligence analyst on complex technical analysis and production activities.
  • DUTY 2: Presents AFOSI capabilities to a variety of service, national, and coalition customers.
  • Provides Commanders and other customers the intelligence information and analysis derived from AFOSI assets to maximize their own forces' effectiveness by exploiting adversary weaknesses and countering adversary strengths.
  • DUTY 3: Conducts complex analysis of multi-source intelligence.
  • Performs analysis and leads projects in support of AFOSI activities with focused analysis in order to evaluate the significance of the information collected, extract and further disseminate relevant information, identify operational opportunities and leads, provide guidance to the case agent, and coordinate actions within the intelligence and law enforcement communities.
  • DUYT 4: Manages intelligence production, participates in the direction, coordination, review and evaluation of counterintelligence activities within AFOSI, and coordinates those activities with DoD and national-level agencies.
  • DUTY 5: Provides recommendations to functional authority on counterintelligence issues for Agency leadership.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS.

This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
  • Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
  • Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
  • Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
  • Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
  • You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
  • Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
  • Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  • Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
  • The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1".
  • Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  • Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements.
  • You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
  • OCONUS - Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
  • The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" and block 34 must be a"1".
  • Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  • NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block 34.
  • OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
  • Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
  • Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

*Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS* Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

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