Junior Cyber Systems Analyst

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with willingness to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph .
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the labor category , with at least a portion of that experience gained within the last two (2) years .
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ; OR
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of relevant experience , may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of the concepts, functions, and responsibilities associated with the cyber systems analyst labor category.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) classification guidelines and procedures .
• Ability to work semi-independently with appropriate oversight and direction .
• Ability to logically evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources and understand the meaning, significance, and implications of analytical findings.
• Ability to develop and defend analytic judgments using sound, logical conclusions and adjust assessments as new information, changing conditions, or unexpected developments arise.
• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, assessments, studies, documents, and briefing materials in multiple formats.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office , including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as electronic matrices and web-enabled formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex issues in a concise, organized, and professional manner.
• Ability to conduct structured research , including obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information in accordance with applicable security and data-handling protocols.
• Ability to identify nuances and resolve contradictions, inconsistencies, and gaps within intelligence information.
• Working knowledge of structured analytic techniques and alternative analysis methodologies used to examine biases, assumptions, and competing theories, reduce uncertainty, strengthen analytic judgments, and mitigate strategic surprise. Techniques may include:
• Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH)
• Devil's Advocacy
• High-Impact/Low-Impact Analysis
• Red Team Analysis
• Alternative Futures Analysis
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations , including technical sensors/platforms and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) sources relevant to the labor category.
• Understanding of how to evaluate collected intelligence reporting, coordinate with collection managers , and develop intelligence collection requirements.