Senior Open Source Intelligence/Publicly Available Information Language Enabled Analyst - Arabic, AFCENT
About the job
- A minimum of a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
- A bachelor's degree or eight years of direct relevant intelligence analysis experience.
- At least eight years of analytical experience at the tactical or operational level within the Department of Defense or equivalent government agencies.
- Former military occupational specialty 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, or 34A, or an equivalent intelligence, counterintelligence, or human intelligence specialty.
- Proficiency in standard computer applications and intelligence-related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
- Familiarity with and ability to use social media platforms.
- Ability to operate effectively as a member of an analytical team in support of Combined Joint Operating Area-I requirements.
- Ability to travel to Combined Joint Operating Area-C to provide or receive training.
- Strong briefing skills and the ability to clearly articulate information.
- Language-enabled capability based on assigned-unit needs, independently tested for listening, reading, writing, and translation at Defense Language Proficiency Test or Interagency Language Roundtable level 2/2. Levantine Arabic is preferred, while Modern Standard Arabic is acceptable based on unit needs.
- Completion of Open Source 1 training and the Introduction to Middle East Cultural Study computer-based training course, or completion within three months after employment starts.
- Provide expert analytic support to open source analysis by leading and managing the systematic collection of publicly available information in the United States Central Command area of responsibility across subject areas to meet client needs.
- Provide senior analytical advising for military and Department of Defense civilian personnel, including briefings, Tipper Reports, PowerPoint presentations, open-source intelligence summary reports, and social media roll-ups.
- Develop strategies and plans for collecting publicly available information in response to intelligence gaps, including the tools and methodologies required.
- Develop, acquire, evaluate, and implement publicly available information collection tools and methodologies, metadata schemas, and information discoverability processes.
- Lead the integration of intelligence data and information; analyze and produce open-source intelligence in response to Priority Intelligence Requirements on political, military, economic, social, criminal, and counterterrorism issues.
- Provide publicly available information research support for long-term, deliberate intelligence products.
- Provide expert written and verbal translation support to the 9AF/A2 mission across United States Central Command area-of-responsibility subject areas.
- Use open-source tools to provide near-real-time threat warning based on client criteria, including Essential Elements of Information and Commander's Critical Information Requirements.
- Serve as the 9AF/A2 focal point for subject-matter expertise on current and emerging publicly available information technologies and tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Leverage formal and informal analytic exchanges and training opportunities to foster peer-to-peer collaboration, ensure thorough product vetting, and maintain proficiency in essential tradecraft.
- Maintain coordination and collaboration with outside entities, including the National Command Authority; national, international, and service intelligence centers; combatant commands; air components; and wing intelligence, as required for mission success.
- Maintain specialized intelligence and operations community accesses pertinent to the functional area to enhance situational awareness and planning support, including Alternate Compensatory Control Measures.
- Use optional ancillary software and services provided by Credence and approved by the government, including artificial-intelligence-enabled translation tools, to aid task execution and increase capability and capacity.
- A master's degree.
- Experience in counterterrorism, Afghanistan, Iraq/Southwest Asia regional issues, human intelligence, counterintelligence, or military analysis.
- Completion of the OS301 Basic Open Source Intelligence Course.
- Completion of the OS 1 Course.
- Completion of Managed Attribution Training.
- Completion of the OS302 Open Source Intelligence Analytic Tools Course.
- Completion of Air Force Toolkit/Berber Hunter Toolkit Training.
- Completion of the Echo Analytics Group Basic Social Media Analysis Course.
- Completion of the Echo Analytics Group Advanced Social Media Analysis Course.
About the company
Credence provides management, engineering, and technology solutions to the Federal Government, focusing on helping government programs that are complex and technical. Its work is delivered through an independent and objective approach, acting as a trusted partner to customers and teaming partners to achieve mission goals. The company differentiates itself through a track record of recognition in the government contracting space, a culture that emphasizes employee empowerment and a values framework of Trust, Partnership, and Success, and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for clients. Credence aims to support government missions by providing high-quality services that ensure project success, while also giving back to the community through charitable involvement and volunteerism.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vienna, Virginia
Founded
2005
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