Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an intelligence specialist employing language skills and cultural knowledge in support of the Office of Special Investigations' (OSI) intelligence production. Supports and advises OSI missions with a focus on the Russian language. *Salary ranges include local market supplements. Responsibilities DUTY 1 - Serves as a language enabled intelligence specialist with a focus on the Russian language. Independently prepares idiomatically correct and technically accurate translations of material on a wide range scientific, geopolitical, and military subjects. DUTY 2 - Presents OSI capabilities to a variety of service, national, and coalition customers within defined area of responsibility. DUTY 3 - Manages intelligence production, participates in the direction, coordination, review and evaluation of intelligence activities within OSI, and coordinates those activities with DoD and national-level agencies. DUTY 4 - Provides recommendations to functional authority on translation issues for Agency leadership. Serves as an expert for an intelligence function, process, program, or system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the Professional work category are at the Full Performance work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Comprehensive knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar in the Russian language at a level to provide authoritative written and oral translations of very complex, foreign language materials on a wide range of scientific, technical, geopolitical, and military subjects that directly affect major national-level intelligence and/or research and development programs. Ability to effectively use the widest variety of dictionaries, grammars, and technical reference works in order to understand the fine points of highly technical materials and produce authoritative translations and reports. Knowledge of intelligence requirements that permits independent scanning of foreign language materials on a wide range of subjects and selection of information of intelligence value. Strong technical knowledge of the key concepts, terminology, and relationships in a wide range of fields to independently produce authoritative translations and reports without frequent reference to background material. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of cultures, history, economics, and politics as demonstrated through education, professional experience, or residence in the region of the spoken language (Russian - Eastern European). 2. Knowledge of a wide range of research and collection methods, techniques, and practices in order to make recommendations in developing assessments. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased, difficult research, identify appropriate available systems/data sources, and produce assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities and to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures. 5. Ability to communicate 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. 6. Ability to maintain control of classified material, assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data estimates, and make effective recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Special Sensitive: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. Professional Staff (Pro-Staff) Suitability Investigations (PSI): The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s). 4. Language Evaluation: Must possess minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores of Listening-2 / Reading-2 / Speaking-2 in Russian taken within the previous 12 months. Knowledge of one other Asian, Eastern European, or Middle East language is highly desired. Must be willing to undergo an in-person or telephone interview in the identified foreign language. NOTE: The interview is not used to evaluate work experience, only for the purpose of evaluating the language oral proficiency. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education 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. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.