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Team Lead, Indo-Pacific Programs, Perceptions, and Influence (PPI)

US Space Force logoUS Space Force$110,401–$143,523/yrWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, United StatesFull-timePosted 2d agoHalf of US Space Force's postings come down within 8 days
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Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH is searching for a Team Lead for Indo-Pacific Programs, Perceptions, and Influence (PPI) (GG-0132-13). This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS). For additional information about DCIPS, click here: https://dcips.defense.gov/ Description: This is an all-source intelligence analysis Team Lead position in the 3rd Intelligence Analysis Squadron (IAS) PACOM/SOUTHCOM Force Design (IND) flight performing integrated analysis of adversary leadership and perceptions of US actions and capabilities. This role requires writing collaborative, integrated intelligence products and briefing your expertise to a diverse customer set across the policy, warfighting, and acquisition communities. The ability to effectively represent the Center at various forums is expected, as is successful collaboration with individuals and offices both internal and external to NSIC (e.g., the IC, US government, and foreign partners). Ideal Candidate: This position is responsible for leading the analysis of the Programs, Perceptions, and Influence (PPI) Team within NSIC/3IAS/IND. PPI has 3IAS' primary responsibility for analyzing foreign perceptions of US and ally space domain capabilities and operations, and evaluating holistic programs and influence efforts as a means to identify opportunities for US planning within the AOR. PPI's analysis should complement the flight's other two teams, the Future Technologies and Defense Industry teams, by providing analysis of space industry and future technologies with applications to the space domain. All three teams share responsibilities for wargame support and will provide leadership/persona/behavioral analysis dependent on the target's position and expertise. IND's cumulative analyses shape NSIC's ability to evaluate adversary space domain force design for customers in the warfighter, policymaker, and acquisition realms. This position requires knowledge of ICDs 203, 206, and 208. Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building attributes are essential. An established track record working with collection partners is preferred. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of established intelligence research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities. 2. Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. 3. Skill in the use of standard automated office productivity suites. 4. Ability to communicate orally, and in writing with technical accuracy, sufficient to develop and present intelligence reports. 5. Knowledge of intelligence oversight, security policies, practices, and procedures to maintain control of classified material. developing intelligence capabilities, new hypotheses and theories, and threat assessments. 6. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detail analysis of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources.

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 Manegemnt Positions.

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