Cherokee Federal · 13 hours ago
Senior Intelligence Analyst SME
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expCherokee Insights is seeking an experienced Senior Intelligence Analyst SME to join our team. The Senior Intelligence Analyst SME will assist the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) with providing technical expertise and analysis capabilities to support operational elements in national security eligibility determinations.
GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert supporting DCSA’s Risk Analysis and Information Development (RAID) providing expert analysis on foreign influence, foreign preference, and foreign contact issues impacting national security eligibility determinations. Lead the fusion of multi-source data (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, etc.) to produce information reports and processes on critical threats
Technical expert must be ubiquitous with program policies, protocols, processes, training, feedback, and all current published relevant program documents
Leveraging intelligence analysis tradecraft and experience to evaluate complex investigative information, including foreign travel, associations, financial ties, and foreign government or intelligence service connections
Conducts in-depth analytical reviews of background investigation cases involving elevated foreign nexus risk, identifying indicators, trends, and potential counterintelligence concerns
Produces high-quality written products and recommendations to support adjudicative and risk-mitigation efforts
Strategic Advising: Serve as the primary advisor to PM and technical leadership to senior analyst on matters within your area of expertise, foreign nexus methodologies, threat vectors, and analytic best practices. Providing nuanced assessments and actionable recommendations that shape strategic planning and operational execution when applicable
Integrates classified and unclassified intelligence reporting, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and investigative data to develop comprehensive information reports
Ensures compliance with federal investigative standards, adjudicative guidelines, and DCSA policies while safeguarding sensitive and classified information
Supports continuous process improvement by identifying gaps, emerging foreign threat trends, and recommending enhancements to analytic frameworks and training when applicable
Working with on-site operations chief. Keeping them apprised of technical considerations that may affect operations
Mentorship and Training: Guide and mentor analysts, fostering their professional development and ensuring the highest standards of analytical tradecraft and product quality
To serve as the quality point of control. To Review and validate intelligence products and information reports to ensure accuracy, objectivity, and compliance with all relevant directives and standards
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience in all-source, counterterrorism, or counterintelligence analysis; OR 15 years of experience in all-source, counterterrorism, or counterintelligence analysis
Extensive experience working with IC agencies and organizations' missions, intelligence products, and database systems
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and evaluate complex intelligence information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and findings clearly and effectively
Proficiency in utilizing intelligence-related automation, applications, tools, and databases
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
Proven experience with quality control, including reviewing and editing analytical products or intelligence reports
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with various IC agencies and participate in inter-agency working groups
Leading and Motivating the team as well as small team leaders to lead and support their teams, which can include handling career development and resolving problems
Managing Daily Technical Task: Oversee the day-to-day technical feedback from multiple sources
Quality Assurance: Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols in collaboration with on site
Process Improvement: Continuous efforts to increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance internal capacity
Essential skills: Leadership. The ability to lead, coach, motivate, and support a team, while improving the organization and accomplishing the mission or task. Data Analysis and Interpretations. Operational planning. Product considerations. Quality control. Technical forecasting and strategy. Problem Solving. Critical Thinking. Communication
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Applicable intelligence school OR degree. (Example: Army All Source 35F Intelligence School or other service equivalent, any IC members Intelligence school such as DEA Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Course.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
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