SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Indefinite, May Become Permanent)

About the role

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current military members of the 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa This is an Indefinite position, and may become permanent.

What you will do

• As a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Indefinite, May Become Permanent), GS-0132-12 your duties are below; Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the assigned technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate support functions and overall unit program objectives.
• Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies applicable intelligence and information technology guidelines, policies and objectives.
• Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the unit's intelligence mission.
• Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
• Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
• Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules.
• Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.
• Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of technical and administrative issues.
• Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions.
• Coordinates with other information technology and intelligence units and crews as appropriate.
• Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
• Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
• Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.
• Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems.
• Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.
• Prepares documentation to support actions taken.
• Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
• Encourages self-development.
• Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates.
• Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.
• Assists the commander in oversight of unit operations.
• Directly assists the commander in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the intelligence unit.
• Oversees mobility programs to ensure unit readiness.
• Oversees and assists with cost center financial and budget planning inputs and expenditures.
• Coordinates with other organizations to ensure adequate resources are available for mission accomplishment.
• Provides oversight for the communications security (COMSEC) account for the unit.
• Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO) comply with Air Force, National Guard, State, Federal Laws and applicable regulations.
• Functions as the senior enlisted advisor for the unit.
• Provides mentorship and career guidance to unit enlisted personnel such as Professional Military Education, Air Force Specialty training and career enhancement, and promotion requirements.
• Tracks and administers personnel evaluation programs for all full-time and part-time enlisted personnel.
• Responsible for the mission readiness and welfare of all full-time and traditional enlisted personnel to ensure effective analysis and intelligence support of unit operations.
• Acts as direct advisor to the Commander regarding enlisted personnel issues of the unit.
• Provides input to the Commander for the development of the unit hiring, training, and professional development strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/07/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-6 to E-7)

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Knowledge of the operations and resources of the organizations that make up the intelligence community to a subject-matter specialty in the field of intelligence operations. Knowledge of a professional discipline such as military science.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).