Mid Cyber Analyst

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

4d•$115,000 - $127,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a mid-level Cyber Analyst to provide analytic support to the Intelligence Community in Washington, DC. The role conducts complex analysis of interrelated cyber capability issues and works with government leadership to research and implement process improvements. The analyst guides the selection, design, and application of analytic methodologies, using argument evaluation and validated methods to challenge differing perspectives. The position requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency under the government contract, along with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates with the required clearance but not the polygraph may be considered if they can obtain it during the hiring process. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment and involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role has no supervisory or management authority.

Requirements

Use logic to evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of information.
Interpret analysis, including its meaning, importance, and implications.
Defend analytic judgments with sound, logical conclusions and adapt them when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
Produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials using Microsoft Office tools, electronic or soft-copy matrices, and/or web-enabled formats.
Develop structured research, including obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
Working knowledge of complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories, reduce uncertainty, strengthen arguments, and mitigate surprise.
Evaluate collected intelligence reporting, engage with collection managers, and develop collection requirements.
Structure analysis based on reporting trends and a range of analytic perspectives from analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
Collaborate with other Intelligence Community members on information sharing, collection, and resolving analytic disputes and conflicts.
Understand intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, including technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources.
Communicate understanding of information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
Know and apply Intelligence Community and Department of Defense classification guidelines and procedures.
Demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge and skills reflecting completion of developmental training and experiences for the position.
Demonstrate the ability to lead teams researching multifaceted or critical problems.
Must be a U.S. citizen; the contract also restricts the position to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required to qualify.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph, or be able to obtain the required polygraph as a condition of the position.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
The role may require prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least some of that experience within the last 2 years.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex analysis of interrelated cyber capability issues.
Develop and implement research and process improvements in collaboration with government leadership.
Provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies; use argument evaluation and validated methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.