Description

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Analyst (Contingent) at our Huntsville, AL location. Senior Analyst (Contingent) will perform analysis of complex problems and produce analysis products for US Army OPSEC initiatives. Will conduct all source intelligence analysis and provide finished intelligence products for the client. Duties include conducting independent research to identify, acquire, validate, and assess information related to broad intelligence exploitation to produce intelligence products. The Senior Analyst will also be asked to evaluate and integrate all-source information to assess the relevance and significance of developments in adversary capabilities. The Senior Analyst (Contingent) must be capable of briefing the products to senior leadership and performing technical tasks independently. They must also possess an inquisitive mindset and willingness to learn new techniques to accomplish tasks through research and self-study.

Senior Analyst (Contingent) Must Haves:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 8+ years relevant work experience. Degree waived with 12+ years’ experience in GEOINT, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, COMINT, OSINT, and/or MASINT (CNE) or equivalent

• Must have Active TS/SCI

• Experience with GEOINT, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, COMINT, OSINT, and/or MASINT

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Must possess curiosity and creative problem solving skills

• Experience using intelligence reporting tools

• Familiarity with Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercially Available Information (CAI)

• Experience with all-source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analysis

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs pounds

Wish List/Preferred:

• Master’s degree (in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field) or technical equivalent

• Proficient with research/analysis tools: Palantir, Analyst Notebook

• Certifications in CI/OPSEC from Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA)

• Certifications from Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)’s Joint Military Intelligence Training Center (JMITC)

ARA C ompany & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2128 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Analyst position .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Cert Info Sys Secur Prof

Experience

Required

• 8-10 years: Relevant experience in GEOINT, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, COMINT, OSINT, and/or MASINT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)