Mission Assurance All Source Analyst

Overview

Darkblade Systems, as a part of the CIS Secure enterprise, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

Darkblade is seeking a Mission Assurance All-Source Analyst who will perform technical analysis and assist in the collection and dissemination of information to U.S. and coalition forces, on a need-to-know basis, concerning target device TTPs, technology, and safe handling procedures. This position will support C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

This role would be great for someone who:

• Is a transitioning or former military intelligence analyst with hands-on experience with technical exploitation of enemy devices,
• Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and can interpret complex threat data,
• Is comfortable working independently or remotely in support of real-time operations,
• Has a mix of field intelligence and analytical center experience (e.g., from a J2/J3 staff, CEXC, or NGIC),
• Wants to apply their intelligence skills in direct support of national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and assist in the collection and dissemination of information to U.S. and coalition forces, on a need-to-know basis, concerning threat UAS TTPs, technology, and response procedures. Additionally, will be required to create products for delivery to DoW Agency Headquarters' offices in support of national taskings.
• Demonstrate ability to exploit various intelligence disciplines (e.g. TECHSIGINT, SIGINT/CYBER, MASINT) from all levels of classified information and use this information to create briefs, products, technical reports and executive summaries.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (to possible conflict areas) on short notice in order to disseminate relevant threat information.
• Perform all functional duties independently.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• When reporting to Aberdeen Proving Ground, this position operates onsite on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 50%. Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (to include possible conflict areas) on short notice to support theater level exploitation efforts is required.
  

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active and current TS/SCI. This position is not open for clearance sponsorship, upgrade, or reactivation.

EDUCATION:

• BA/BS or Associates degree plus 3 yrs. experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires All Source Military or Fusion intelligence MOS background(s) and have completed formal military intelligence training/school (e.g. 35F + 1N4X1).
• Experience with all source or fusion intelligence analytical production and reporting.
• Experience with CUAS analysis, reporting & staff or higher-level product creation/briefing. (maybe edit this?)
• Must have experience in conducting functional analyses of commercial base technology devices (specifically RCIED and UAS) and describe how the device functions.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform analysis on the latest Commercial Based and emerging Technologies that could be utilized by advisories and articulate how use of that CBT would affect DoW capability.
• Must demonstrate ability to provide trend analysis data on UAS incidents and TTPs.
• Research unclassified and classified databases for use in written products and oral presentations.
• Monitors and analyzes strategic and operational intelligence information.
• Research support for analysts who produce Intelligence Community reports and briefings as well as direct support to current operations.
• Research, authors, and coordinates threat assessments to support the Commander and/or leaders in the U.S. civilian intelligence community.
• Present, discuss, and defend assessments to intelligence community and technical community.
• Assist with development and maintenance of analytical policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current events in targeting, customs, historical, assessment, and pattern analysis processes.
• Ability to generate/provided specialized analytical products.
• Ability to search/screen all media sources and provide assessments of intelligence impacts.
• Proficient in utilizing standard MS Office computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
• Proficient in utilizing specialized intelligence tools to create final products.
• Possess strong research, analytical, and writing skills as well as briefing skills to include the ability to clearly articulate information to different audiences.
• Capable of effectively operating as a member of an analytical team from a remote location in support of CJOA requirements.
• Experience providing intelligence support regarding issues within the CENTCOM AOR or other specific COCOMs.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess OS 301 and OS 302 certifications.
• Basic Python coding experience.
• Basic knowledge of NRL Builder software.

Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) that may align well to this role:

U.S. Army:

• 35F - Intelligence Analyst
• 35N - Signals Intelligence Analyst
• 35S - Signals Collector/Analyst
• 35G - Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst

U.S. Marine Corps:

• 0231 - Intelligence Specialist

U.S. Air Force:

• 1N0X1 - All Source Intelligence Analyst
• 1N4X1 - Fusion Analyst
• 1N1X1 - Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

U.S. Navy:

• IS - Intelligence Specialist

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.