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All-Source Intelligence Analyst (Socio-Cultural)

Employer
Xator Corporation
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Closing date
Sep 15, 2021

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Position Type
Research Scientist / Analyst
Discipline
Cultural Anthropology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Xator seeks enthusiastic, positive, and proactive self-starters to join our team. Our leadership aims to attract and retain the best and brightest employees, maintain an environment built on trust and pride, and encourage individual and team achievements. We uphold ourselves to an exceptional professional standard of conduct, setting ourselves apart from our competition.
Xator is dedicated to creating and maintaining a lifelong learning environment. We encourage forward-thinking, innovation, and out-of-the-box ideas in an inclusive environment. Our training and continuing education programs allows us to constantly improve services and deliver innovation to our customers. We invest in our employees and they, in turn, advance our clients' mission.
Clearance Requirement: Active or Current TS w/ a current SCI and Polygraph.
This position is contingent upon award.
POSITION OVERVIEW
All-Source Intelligence Analyst (socio-cultural) conducts all-source analytic production of sociocultural elements within a region including human terrain, human geography, religious, linguistic, ethnic, social, tribal, and occupational domains with respect to geography and resources to characterize the dynamics of groups of people worldwide. Incorporating expertise in sociology, cultural anthropology, demography, psychology, geography, economics, and political science the analyst supports mission planning and exercise development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Conduct socio-cultural analysis to support the development of doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) change recommendations, requirements, concept development, and doctrine, in accordance with all published and verbal regulations, guidance, and policy.
- Maintain liaison with counterparts throughout the Joint and National Intelligence community and in other agencies and organizations.
- Monitor, research, and analyze the information environment of assigned areas of responsibility.
- Participate in, and contribute to, planning teams, working groups, and events; write reports and give briefs; coordinate and synchronize Information Operations related capabilities.
- Utilize tools, databases, and websites to collect and analyze data and information. Tools include Analyst Notebook, Palantir, classified databases, Intelink, Open Source Information System, and any tool or database required by the Government
- Review Intelligence support to information operations products for their contribution to the overall project or mission and contribute planner considerations to focus planner attention to the impact of the product on plans development.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions of Socio-Cultural Analysis in support of Information Operations.
- Knowledgeable in 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.
- Experience with intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/ platforms and human intelligence sources related to the position.
- Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced with the ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction while providing guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies.
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
- Experience developing concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence and leading teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
- Knowledgeable in the application of Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
- Production of 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.
- Experience communicating complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarization in evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related area from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Experience
- At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the position with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Desired Knowledge/Skills Requirements
- Army Information Operations Planner Course (AIOPC)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Xator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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