Military

INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Fargo, North Dakota GS-12 $89,508 - $116,362/yr
Posted: May 27, 2026 Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 (Closes in 10 days)

About This Position

THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1647P01 and is part of the ND 119 Intelligence Support Squadron, National Guard.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service)-- this vacancy is open to Area III. Area I: All onboard Air Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard Air Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All ND Air National Guard military members Area IV: All Military Members Area V: All U.S.

Citizens MAX MILITARY GRADES: O4 COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 14NX AFSC is not a disqualifying factor of eligibility, however, selected applicant must obtain the compatible AFSC. 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 and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. 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 below. 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. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have the 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 to prepare clear and concise written reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 11 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: 1) Developing and recommending policy; 2) Evaluating intelligence programs to make recommended changes in methods of intelligence operations; 3) Experience collecting, evaluating, and organizing facts to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports; 4) Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required dealing with others efficiently and effectively.

Major Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to perform specialized intelligence duties as a Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) unit crew commander and to train assigned military unit members in the duties and functions associated with multi-intelligence (multi-INT) Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED) activities. Serves as a ISR unit crew commander, responsible and accountable for all facets of ISR unit operations and production to include time critical targeting (TCT), direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting. Assesses incoming and exploited mission data and provides cross-cueing sensor/tip-offs to other platforms and exploitation sections improving multi-INT correlation.

Provides input on performance evaluation, career guidance, and technical assistance to full-time and traditional intelligence personnel. Reviews and approves post-mission reports containing the analysis derived from each exploitation function. Briefs analysis findings and estimates to the unit commander and mission planners.

Assures ISR unit crews maintain the capability to provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during exercises and contingency operations. Recognized as an organization expert within functional assignment. Coordinates ISR unit training requirements with gaining command intelligence section.

Plans, organizes, establishes, and manages the methodology for deployment and conduct of intelligence operations during contingency operations. Prepares and manages the budgeting of fiscal resources for the ISR unit.

Education

To receive credit for education, you must provide a copy of transcripts as proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12964994 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

NOTE: Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

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YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.

It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

  1. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim: Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, at least three work related references, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume.

Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $89,508 - $116,362/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST job located?
This position is located in Fargo, North Dakota. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To receive credit for education, you must provide a copy of transcripts as proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jun 12, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Top Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.