Social Network Analyst - Mid

Overview

Social Network Analyst - Mid

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Cherokee Analytics is looking for qualified individuals to serve as Social Network Analysts at the Mid Level to support a Federal Government client.

Estimated starting salary: $110,000-$120,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Conducts all-source in-depth link and social networks analysis using advanced social network analysis techniques.
• Assesses opportunities to disrupt or degrade networks as appropriate.
• Assesses information gaps and predicts areas of information that enhance the collection cycle, based on collection strategies and Requests for Information (RFI).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Active TS/SCI - must be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph.
• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
• Ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/soft copy matrices and/ or web-enabled formats.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
• Ability to develop structured research including obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil s Advocacy, High-Impact/Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/ platforms and human intelligence sources.
• Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
• Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the position.
• Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
• Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
• Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge…