Targeting Analyst - SME

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Job Summary:

Zel Tech has an immediate opportunity for a Targeting Analyst. The candidate will be provided with specific mission related tasking and be expected to independently develop the proper approach/solution, brief findings to leadership, and conduct independent research.

Responsibilities:

• Support Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directorate of Science and Technology across several technical projects through the application of procedures to evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of procedures in order to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Use network analysis techniques and specialized analytic tools to identify and detail foreign individuals, organizations, and relationships.
• Incorporate trend and pattern analysis and pattern of life analysis into completed products.
• Oversee daily activities of area or customer Support development of company policies, procedures, and guidance (may not apply to all job families).
• Combine their training, advanced analytic skills, sophisticated analytic tools, and in-depth subject matter expertise in life sciences to identify and enhance opportunities for operational activity.
• Use a full suite of analytic tools to perform targeting analysis related to life sciences (biology and chemistry).
• Prepare operational target support products.
• Work as a team with other targeting analysts.
• Balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Present findings to the client during weekly briefings.
• Contribute to the team's written weekly summaries.
• Collect and analyze data, often using spreadsheets and databases.
• Conduct elaborate network analysis.
• Write clear, concise reports of findings and creating and delivering presentations to clients, often requiring clear and persuasive explanation of complex processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contact with the customer/provide customer support.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• BS or higher degree in biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related life science and five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with standard all-source intelligence research tools.
• Experience searching open-source academic databases.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills.
• Research technical issues & prepare reports to management.
• Identify and solve problems.
• Manage time & resources Ability to delegate implementation plans to subordinate members of group.
• Good interpersonal skills and an effective communicator.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• MS Degree and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities:

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.