OSINT Analyst - Mid

Fort George G Meade, MD, United States (On-site)

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OSINT 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 OSINT Analysts at the Mid Level to support of a Federal Government client.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $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.

OSINT Analyst - Mid

Responsibilities Include:

Conducts all-source analytic production on sources and products of information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open source materials within established security protocols.

Analyzes foreign and domestic based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

OSINT Analyst - Mid Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

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.

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, but not limited to, 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 differing perspectives

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Analytics (CA) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CA
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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