Watchlist Analyst MID

Amentum•Reston, VA

7d•$70,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Amentum provides warning and all-source analytical support to DIA’s Defense Combating Terrorism Office, informing Department of Defense policy, planning, and operational decisions to counter regional and transnational terrorism threats. The work includes operational and strategic analysis of terrorist threat networks and identities, national watchlisting support to the TIDE database, assessments for the Pentagon and Joint Staff, and round-the-clock support to DoD decision makers and partner organizations. Analysts also support the Congressionally mandated Prisoner of War/Missing in Action cell with analysis and collection related to global hostage threats or events against U.S. citizens. The Watchlist Analyst performs all-source intelligence analysis of DoD datasets to identify and nominate known or suspected terrorists for the National Terrorist Watchlisting system. The analyst reviews datasets for identifying information, researches intelligence holdings to ensure records are complete and not duplicated, and develops DoD recommendations for national terrorist watch lists, including no-fly and selectee lists. Reports are produced using DIA’s Watchlisting Data Organizer (WATCHDOG) and/or other internal DIA tools, then prepared for dissemination according to Government specifications. The role is scheduled for the first shift, eight hours per day. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, at least five years of experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Compensation is listed at $70,000–$88,000. Employment is contingent on successful completion of drug screening and compliance with company drug and alcohol policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Experience performing all-source intelligence analysis of DoD datasets to identify and nominate known or suspected terrorists for the National Terrorist Watchlisting system.
Ability to identify, prioritize, and record information from DoD datasets according to Government specifications.
Ability to produce analytic reports using DIA’s WATCHDOG and/or other internal DIA production tools and prepare reports for Government-specified dissemination.
Knowledge of National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive, correctly formatted, classified, and addressed reports with proper grammar and spelling.
Ability to meet production schedules and correct and resubmit reports as needed.
General knowledge of Intelligence Community organizations associated with counterterrorism operations, analysis, products, and information systems.
Knowledge of terrorist organizations, including their names, locations, leadership, activities, and ideology.
Ability to comply with company drug and alcohol policies and successfully complete required drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of experience related to the specific labor category, with at least some experience within the last two years.
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.
Understanding of ODNI ICD 203 (Analytic Standards), ICD 206 (Sourcing Requirements for Disseminated Products), and ICD 208 (Write for Maximum Utility).
Experience producing formal written strategic counterterrorism and/or all-source intelligence assessments, products, graphics, and briefings in accordance with ICD 203, DIA, and ODNI standards, as appropriate.
Ability to use research databases, such as the Global Terrorism Database, and quantifiable matrices in a professional setting to prepare written and oral products on complex topics.

Responsibilities

Systematically review DoD datasets assessed as likely to contain identifying information about known or suspected terrorists.
Identify, prioritize, and record information from DoD datasets as specified by the Government.
Cross-check and research known or suspected terrorists against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness and avoid duplicate entries.
Compile nomination reports in the format specified by the Government; correctly format, classify, and address reports and ensure they are clear, comprehensive, grammatically correct, and properly spelled.
Meet the Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedule.
Correct and resubmit incorrect reports and prepare reports for dissemination as record message traffic or through other Government-specified methods.
Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting.
Maintain general knowledge of Intelligence Community organizations, counterterrorism operations, analysis, products, and information systems.
Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, intelligence exchanges, roundtables, working groups, and other analytic exchanges supporting DIA’s Watchlisting mission.
Apply information systems experience with selected DoD datasets and intelligence reporting activities, and provide guidance related to National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of terrorist organizations, including names, geographic locations, leadership, activities, and ideology.
Perform all-source analysis of DoD datasets and develop DoD recommendations for appropriate national terrorist watch lists.
Produce analytic reports using DIA’s WATCHDOG and/or other internal DIA production tools.
Prepare formal written strategic counterterrorism and/or all-source intelligence assessments, products, graphics, and briefings in accordance with applicable standards, as applicable.
Fulfill applicable safety, quality, procedure-compliance, training, and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities.