Mid Cyber Analyst

Cherokee Federal•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$115,000 - $127,000

About The Position

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph. Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Cyber Analyst to provide analytic support to the Intelligence Community.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Desired to have 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts complex analysis of interrelated cyber capability issues
Develop and implement research and process improvements in collaboration with government leadership
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.