Air Force SIGINT Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the role

Serve as the Service Cryptologic Component functional authority for ISR matters, advising the Directorate of Operations on SIGINT mission management, policy, and authorities.

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives, operational plans, and enterprise-level exercises for the Air Force SIGINT mission.

Partner with 16 AF and subordinate ISR Wings to maintain operational readiness, compliance, and the integrity of assigned SIGINT authorities.

Provide expert recommendations and defend operational policy decisions to senior leadership within 16 AF.

Represent 16 AF across a broad network of mission stakeholders, including ACC directorates, USAF Special Program Offices, Headquarters Air Force, OSD, Combatant Commands, Combat Support Agencies, the Intelligence Community, interagency partners, academia, and industry.

Strengthen enterprise relationships and ensure seamless coordination across national and tactical SIGINT operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Service Cryptologic Component functional authority for ISR matters, advising the Directorate of Operations on SIGINT mission management, policy, and authorities.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives, operational plans, and enterprise-level exercises for the Air Force SIGINT mission.
• Partner with 16 AF and subordinate ISR Wings to maintain operational readiness, compliance, and the integrity of assigned SIGINT authorities.
• Provide expert recommendations and defend operational policy decisions to senior leadership within 16 AF.
• Represent 16 AF across a broad network of mission stakeholders, including ACC directorates, USAF Special Program Offices, Headquarters Air Force, OSD, Combatant Commands, Combat Support Agencies, the Intelligence Community, interagency partners, academia, and industry.
• Strengthen enterprise relationships and ensure seamless coordination across national and tactical SIGINT operations.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years SIGINT experience OR a Master’s Degree and 10 years+ experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with both National and Air Force Tactical SIGINT operations.
• Strong understanding of the National Intelligence Community, Joint Command structures, DoD organizations, and interagency operations.
• Knowledge of advanced dissemination principles, multi-source intelligence integration, and entitlement management systems.
• Exceptional communication skills—capable of producing clear, concise intelligence products and delivering high-level briefings to senior decision-makers.

Skills

• Proven ability to conduct unbiased, complex research, identify optimal data sources, and produce high-value collection requirement assessments.
• Clear understanding of SIGINT reporting policies.
• Familiarity with SIGINT-related software applications, databases, and target development tools.
• Experience with military collection management.

Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Pay

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Schedule

Not specified