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SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
About This Position
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1508000, and is part of the 169 OSS, South Carolina Air National Guard.
Qualifications
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only. Area 1: Current permanent employees of the South Carolina Air National Guard. (Note-Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and will not qualify for this AOC) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Air National Guard. Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Air National Guard. Military Grades: 2d Lt/O-1, 1st Lt/O-2, Capt/ O-3, Maj/O-4 MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the operation of the entire intelligence program of the organization and its relation to the national intelligence activity; an understanding of the functions and operations of other intelligence organizations, even though unrelated to their own special fields; familiarity with related nonintelligence activities; broad knowledge of the influence of their specialized field upon foreign areas and peoples in order to adduce probable courses of development and action; knowledge of the interplay of geographical, political, military, economic, and industrial forces in various regions of the world; and the ability to present and argue for a position effectively.
Major Duties
This position is located in the Intelligence Directorate at an Air National Guard Air Operations Group (AOG). The purposes of the position are: (1) to serve as the Group Director of Intelligence, monitoring and overseeing the intelligence collections, analysis, targeting, systems and readiness, and intelligence special security divisions, and combat readiness and training operations; (2) to direct development and sustainment of an in-place and deployable intelligence augmentation capability for force level battle management; (3) to prepare for, plan, and direct intelligence augmentation operational capabilities in support of an Air Operations Center (AOC) and those forces under the operational control of the Joint or Combined Force Air Component Commander (J/CFACC); and (4) to provide broad guidance and direction in ensuring effective management of a program to provide direct trained and certified augmentation forces at the force level in the planning, delivery, and post-delivery phases of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)operations ranging from feasibility actions and preparation of the battlespace to the application of lethal force at the operational level of war. [The intelligence augmentation operation must be capable of operating in a joint United States forces only unilateral environment, an existing formal combined operations alliance, or a tailored combined alliance environment.] This position requires military membership. It is designated for National Guard officer incumbency only. The incumbent provides subordinate guidance and team leadership to NDS and DS employees. Incumbent plans, organizes, manages, and performs duties necessary to accomplish intelligence operations functions in support of programs essential to state Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Fosters an environment conducive to teaming among service providers and customers to meet state Air/Army National Guard requirements. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent works under general policy and administrative direction of the commander, who outlines broad group objectives and provides general administrative direction. Incumbent is expected to independently determine and implement the following for the directorate: - Assignment of projects and tasks and formulation of guidelines on expected results. - Establishment of general priorities and suspense's. - Review and approval of work center projects. - Oversight of the development of intelligence personnel and fiscal budget requirements.
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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Integrity/Honesty, Researching, and Security
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). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed (REQUIRED). Resumes that do not sufficiently show the required experience in detail, as well as resumes that list accolades and not relatable experience may not be considered. 2. Optional Form (OF) 306- Declaration for Federal Employment (REQUIRED) 3. Other supporting documents: DD 214's, SF-50's, Transcripts, and other supporting documents are encouraged but not required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $106,437 - $138,370/yr. This is a GS-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST job located?
This position is located in Eastover, South Carolina. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only. Area 1: Current permanent employees of the South Carolina Air National Guard. (Note-Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and will not q...
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 Feb 27, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-13 mean?
GS-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.