Missile Systems Analyst

Aim Point Innovation•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Analyzes and assesses current and future foreign missile technology to include but not limited to foreign missile system capabilities, vulnerabilities, advanced weapon systems, technical data analysis, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Analyzes foreign ground, maritime, aerospace, and missile force programs to forecast future technologies, identify new applications of mature technologies, and assess the impact of technology transfers. Works with engineers, scientists, and / or modelers on foreign nuclear weapons processes, capabilities, and dual-use technologies. Performs supply chain vulnerability analysis as well as procurement needs for missile programs.

Requirements

MANDATORY TOP SECRET SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE
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 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 communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
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.
Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Compet -Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
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 comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Master'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; and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and assesses current and future foreign missile technology to include but not limited to foreign missile system capabilities, vulnerabilities, advanced weapon systems, technical data analysis, and tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Analyzes foreign ground, maritime, aerospace, and missile force programs to forecast future technologies, identify new applications of mature technologies, and assess the impact of technology transfers.
Works with engineers, scientists, and / or modelers on foreign nuclear weapons processes, capabilities, and dual-use technologies.
Performs supply chain vulnerability analysis as well as procurement needs for missile programs.
Defends analytic judgments with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
Produces 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.
Develops structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
Recognizes nuances and resolves contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
Uses 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.
Evaluates collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
Communicates understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
Structures analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
Collaborates and works with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
Develops concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
Leads 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.
Defines comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
Analyzes analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.
Reviews analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.