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Team Lead Intelligence Specialist, NSIC

United States Space Force Forces ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Dayton, Ohio GG-13 $110,401 - $143,523/yr
Posted: Feb 5, 2026 Deadline: Mar 19, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

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Qualifications

The 0132 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is searching for a Team Lead Intelligence Specialist for NSIC (GG-0132-13). Description: The 4th Intelligence Analysis Squadron is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intelligence Specialist to serve as a Team Lead within our Non-Earth Imagery Flight. This is a full-performance level position for an imagery analyst professional with deep expertise in the national intelligence community.

The Team Lead coordinates and tracks complex taskings; production and Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination requirements; directs and monitors the projects and work of junior intelligence specialists; and ensures quality assurance and technical accuracy standards are established. The position is responsible for producing critical assessments for senior leaders and national decision-makers. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate would possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent level of professional experience, and have already completed required foundational IMINT training.

They should be proficient in advanced intelligence analysis techniques and methodologies, the use of IC and DoD systems, databases, and tools for intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED). 3-7 years of professional experience in imagery exploitation, with a strong background in space intelligence analysis is desired. The candidate should have demonstrated experience leading intelligence production teams or complex analytical projects, and establishing and maintaining liaison channels with other IC and DoD organizations. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of the full range of intelligence research, processing, and exploitation methods, techniques, and practices using multi-source intelligence information to capture and report intelligence information in a usable form that directly or indirectly affects national security; interprets policy and commits resources impacting intelligence capabilities.

  1. Knowledge of advanced USAF and national ISR processing and exploitation, and PED capabilities, systems, and multi-source intelligence production policies to process and exploit complex information/situations attained from multiple sources.
  2. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, mission/functions, inter relationships, and operations.
  3. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing processing and exploitation requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients.
  4. Skill in communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.
  5. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted.

If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Additional Information

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How to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that 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 exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Team Lead Intelligence Specialist, NSIC position at United States Space Force Forces?
The salary range for this position is $110,401 - $143,523/yr. This is a GG-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Team Lead Intelligence Specialist, NSIC job located?
This position is located in Dayton, Ohio. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The 0132 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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 Mar 19, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
What does GG-13 mean?
GG-13 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
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.