OSINT Analyst - Mid

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is looking for qualified individuals to serve as OSINT Analysts at the Mid Level to support a Federal Government client. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
Understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
Ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
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.
Ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
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.
Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/ platforms and human intelligence sources.
Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
Active TS/SCI - must be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph.
Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the position.
Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts all-source analytic production on sources and products of information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials within established security protocols.
Analyzes foreign and domestic based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection