Open-Source Analyst (Active Secret Clearance Required)

ARA Career•Huntsville, AL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a full-time Open-Source Analyst to conduct data-driven strategies for business-facing products in measurement and optimization. This on-site position in Huntsville, Alabama, will leverage data science and analytical skills to identify and solve customer challenges by working with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content, including Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercial Telemetry Data (CTD), and Advertising Technology (AdTech). The analyst will process large datasets, understand customer questions and requirements, and extract relevant information from publicly available data. Familiarity with analytical research, ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS), and the Advertising Technology (AdTech) environment is expected. The role involves exploring new data sources, creating effective queries, and combining information from diverse sources. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for working with various teams and customers. A national background check is required, along with an Active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance from the US Department of War.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS
Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Information Analysis, Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years relevant work experience, OR Degree waived with 8+ years’ experience in Intelligence or Information Analysis, Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent
Hands on experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Intelligence or Information Analysis, Analytical Research, or Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS)
Experience with link/nodal analysis, including developing collection plans and risk assessments
Background and knowledge in supporting DoW Service Components, preferably US Army
In-depth experience of internet-based research, advanced search algorithms, including Boolean logic, and search engines
Knowledge of internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases
Industry experience with data science, analytics, machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering
Ability to communicate and brief senior leaders with technical aptitude
Ability to provide rapid intelligence responses
Ability to write technical products
Strong knowledge and experience with data querying and aggregation
Strong analytical research skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Active/Current TS/SCI Clearance
Master’s degree (in Intelligence Studies, Information Analysis, Computer Science or related field) or technical equivalent
5+ years’ experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Intelligence or Information Analysis, Analytical Research, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Conduct data-driven strategies to shape the future of business facing products across measurement and optimization.
Utilize data science and analytical skills to identify and solve the customer’s biggest challenges.
Find and work with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content, including Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercial Telemetry Data (CTD), and Advertising Technology (AdTech).
Analyze and process large collection-related datasets according to organizational priorities.
Work closely with DoW and warfighters to understand their questions and requirements.
Dig into the publicly available data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle.
Explore new data sources, create effective queries, and combine information from diverse sources to support the mission.
Communicate and brief senior leaders with technical aptitude.
Provide rapid intelligence responses.
Write technical products.
Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.