Intelligence Analyst

Agile Defense•Springfield, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agilityâleveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities. Agile Defense is seeking an Geospatial-Intelligence Imagery Interoperability Test and Evaluation (T&E) Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test, Evaluation, and Certification (TEC) contract at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. The selected candidate will join the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Test, Evaluation, and Certification team and perform analytical work in support of testing, evaluation, and certification of IT/NSS related to National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG)/Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG). GEOINT capabilities tested range from format processors, common repositories, imagery guards, data discovery applications, exploitation and enhancement applications, specialized products, and web based GEOINT services. The selected candidate will apply common T&E processes that include identifying requirements, verifying user needs, developing evaluation approaches, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. The selected candidate will perform GEOINT test planning and conduct standards conformance and interoperability testing and evaluation, to include analyzing test results and preparing thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation. May provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist in their department.

Requirements

Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.
IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, or role based as mandated by DoW 8140.01
Requires a Master's degree; or a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience; or 10 years of experience.
One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master's degree.
Additional certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience but varies by certification.
The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI on hire date and must be able to obtain a CI polygraph.
Knowledge of the GEOINT community and work experience.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.
Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Familiar with DoD operations, IT systems and software.
Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Current TS/SCI with CI polygraph is desired.
Imagery metadata analysis experience.
Software development experience.

Responsibilities

Appy technical knowledge to perform test planning for collecting data and analyzing the results of NGA Test Organization (NTO)-conducted tests of NGA products and services that support GEOINT missions worldwide.
Develops test plans in collaboration with NTO test directors and system design engineers.
Analyzes test results and drafts thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation.
Prepares and presents technical test results and operational impacts to government customers and system developers for corrective action.
Recommends adjustments to the T&E process or detailed procedures if appropriate.
Relies on manual methods and automated test tools to execute the assessment of collected test data.
Inspects, tests, and measures GEOINT data produced or consumed. Documents and briefs results.
Records all initial findings, conducts data analysis of raw data to determine operational impact and documents final test results.
Accounts for anomalies and deficiencies identified during testing, notifies customers and leadership, and may help analyze and/or correct problems.
Participates in various teleconferences, meetings and working groups.
Provides administrative task support such as Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Weekly Status Reports (WARs) and meeting minutes.