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Koniag Government Services · 9 hours ago

Cognitive Analyst

Falls Church, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Cognitive Analyst with a TS/SCI security clearance to support government customers in Falls Church, VA. The role involves providing expert advice on cognitive analytics to decision-makers in national security contexts, conducting analyses, and developing strategies to counter foreign adversaries.

EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior staff advisor to the Deputy Director for Decision Support, within the Sensitive Intelligence Office for the CDAO, providing expert and objective advice using an analytic and rigorous approach

Provide senior-level cognitive analytics expertise, defining and prioritizing implementation requirements and ensuring they are practical, and easily understood by Sensitive Decision Support Planners

Research, analyze, and develop profiles for key decision-makers and the ultimate sources and pathways to those key decision-makers

Facilitate red teaming of sensitive and strategic concepts, studies, and initiatives, ensuring critical assumptions are appropriately analyzed and mitigated

Qualification

Cognitive analytics expertiseQuantitative analysis techniquesQualitative analysis techniquesNational security experienceLaw enforcement experienceExpert adviceRed teamingDecision-making analysisPsychology degreeMilitary planning courses

Required

15+ years of experience and In-depth knowledge of assessing cognitive tendencies, biases, and responses in a national security, law enforcement or decision-making context

Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness and efficiency of cognitive activities. Must have skill in adapting those techniques to measure and improve effectiveness of associated operations, activities, and investments (OAI) targeting foreign adversaries

Must have an undergraduate degree in psychology, graduate degree preferred

Must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET with SCI Eligibility

Preferred

Prefer experience within a law enforcement or intelligence organization supporting operations and activities

Specific experience supporting a Combatant Command J3 or Military Department Headquarters Staff and pertaining to an emerging and critical technology or capability

Past experience directly supporting Sensitive Decision Support Operations

Graduate of a Joint Planning Process Course or military-department equivalent

Graduate of a Joint Information Planning Course or military-department equivalent