Analytic Methodologist - Mid

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

2d•$110,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a qualified Analytic Methodologist to serve our government client. The Analytic Methodologist supports the development of analytic strategies to resolve key intelligence questions of mission-driven requirements. The Analytic Methodologist will work with ambiguous information, deconstruct key questions, suggest methodologies, develop data schema to structured observations, and support visualization of applicable data.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph
Graduate of an in-residence DoD / IC collection management course
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
This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies and evaluates a wide range of existing methods, models, and algorithms to develop more accurate, complete, objective, and anticipatory analysis for intelligence production
Identifies, retrieves, manipulates, relates, and / or exploits structured data sets from all available sources. Uses scripts, visual analytic modeling tools, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable, widely applicable procedures
Combines empirical or quantitative methods with data analysis for intelligence production of complex and data-driven assessments
Evaluates the capabilities and limitations of analytic methodologies
Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of multi-INT collection against requirements; and the execution of collection plans and strategies to generate reliable and valid intelligence to customers
Assesses the value of collected intelligence versus the customers’ need(s) and decision making
Uses statistical, algorithmic, mining and visualization techniques to find and interpret ISR data sources
Manages large amounts of data, ensures data consistency, produces visualizations and develops models to report findings
Assists developing methods and criteria to evaluate whether collection requirements been satisfied, using Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), responses to collection plans and strategies, and others, and produces feedback of findings
Identifies collection gaps, related trends and opportunities; assesses collection options, tests assumptions, and produces judgements, recommendations and solutions to refine collection
Produces analyses identifying gaps in collections methods, and models future intelligence collection scenarios for Collection Strategists, Intelligence Planners, and Collection Enterprise Architects
Plans, prepare, execute, and assess intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) analysis
Serves as assessments SME in working groups, conferences, briefings
Recommends improvements to current procedures and methods for analyzing data on current production efforts
Coordinates with allied partners to ensure timely sharing of assessment information
Produces and disseminates assessment results to internal and external stakeholders
Performs other job-related duties as assigned