Junior Technology Analyst

Prescient Edge • Suitland, MD

288d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior Technology Analyst to support a federal government client. The role involves conducting all-source analytic production of future and current leading-edge technologies and their military applications worldwide. The analyst will project the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact on U.S. forces worldwide, provide risk assessments on the transfer and diversion of defense and dual-use U.S. technologies, and assess national security implications associated with foreign involvement in critical U.S. defense technology and defense sectors. The position also includes producing intelligence for the U.S. National, Defense, and Acquisition Communities and conducting all-source analysis to identify, exploit, and assess potential threats, transfer, and vulnerabilities to defense supply chains.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
• Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the labor category.
• Demonstrates understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analytic production of future and current leading-edge technologies and their military applications worldwide.
• Project the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact on U.S. forces worldwide.
• Provide risk assessments on the transfer and diversion of defense and dual-use U.S. technologies.
• Assess national security implications associated with foreign involvement in critical U.S. defense technology and defense sectors.
• Produce intelligence for the U.S. National, Defense, and Acquisition Communities.
• Conduct all-source analysis to identify, exploit, and assess potential threats, transfer, and vulnerabilities to defense supply chains.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees