All Source Analyst Jr.

Company: OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
Location: Springfield
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
Springfield - Springfield, VA

All Source Analyst JR

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly

This position is contingent on contract award

Job Summary

The Junior Analyst will provide all-source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence analytic requirements. Conduct strategic all source political and military analysis addressing military and security organizations and related issues within regions, countries, and or locations as designated by the Government. Monitor existing events, regional political and military leadership, security and military forces capabilities and intentions, and order of battle; and produce strategic assessments and intelligence products to meet requirements as designated by the Government. Provide strategic level products on foreign military, security, and related political issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues and developments that are regional or functional in nature.
• Provides all source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence analytic requirements.
  
  Knowledge and Skills
  
  • Working knowledge of the concepts that involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
  • Knowledgeable of and demonstrates the ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
  • 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 sounds, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgements when presented with new information, evolving conditions, and 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 communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
    • Ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
    • Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
      • 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 Competing Hypotheses, Devil's Advocacy, High-Impact/ Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
      • 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.
      • Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
        
        Experience and Education
        
        • Desired: Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the position, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
        • Desired: Bachelor's degree in an area related to the position 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 position, for a total of 7 years of experience in the position, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
          
          Physical Requirements and Work Environment
          
          • Normal office environment
            
            Travel
            
            • Up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS
              
              Company Description
              
              Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
              
              A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
              
              Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.
              
              Disclaimer
              
              The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
              
              Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.
              
              Obsidian Solutions Group is a federal contractor and subject to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. To ensure compliance with the Executive Order, Obsidian Solutions Group requires all employees present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, qualified applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations can be offered

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