SOF Targeting Analyst – OSINT
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
As a CACI SOF Targeting Analyst - OSINT you will provide unique expertise from tactical to strategic level in support of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) and Joint Interagency Intergovernmental and multinational (JIIM) Strategic Partners and its community of interest (COI) across the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threat Operations and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) enterprise.
You will be responsible for employing and integrating cutting-edge intelligence analysis tools and technology across multiple disciplines and providing operational insight to senior military and US Government leaders. You will incorporate Metadata Publicly Available Information (PAI) and Commercially Available Data (CAI) into intelligence products. You will coordinate operational and analytical requirements between and through multiple US Government entities and support the development of analytic functions analytical services infrastructure and expertise to assist the government in day-to-day staff support functions and operations against Counter External State Actors (ESA)/AKA Maligned State Actors (MSA) Counter Terrorism (CT) Counter Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) and Counter Threat Networks (CTN) in accordance with Special Operation Command (SOCOM) priorities and the National Defense Strategy (NDS).
Responsibilities:
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provides analysis of Publicly Available Data and Commercially Available Data (PAI/CAI) signals intelligence cyber including the execution of analytic functions the performance of analytical services and providing expertise to assist the government in day-to-day staff support functions.
- Conduct dark web research and analysis in support of multi-intelligence production (SIGINT HUMINT OSINT Cyber).
- Identify and assess data leaks breaches dark web marketplaces and emerging cyber threats.
- Produce integrated intelligence products that combine dark web insights with signals human and cyber intelligence reporting.
- Provides specialized senior-level expertise in Intelligence Analysis to support the execution of multi-disciplinary intelligence fusion activities and support the SOFETOPS mission.
- Performs tools-based data management and supports integration across the greater enterprise.
- Conducts ongoing requirements analysis of theater-specific operations.
- Collaborates and coordinates with DoD and interagency Partners to provide flexible real-time solutions to emerging threats.
- Curates and supports the development of a counter-threat data repository.
- Identifies trends in threat development to anticipate future capabilities and reduce costs for the government.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
- Must be willing to take a Poly.
- Bachelors degree with 7 years experience.
- 6 years of experience working in the role of TF targeting lines of effort Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) or MOS equivalent depending on service.
- Experience in dark web SIGINT HUMINT OSINT or Cyber Analysis.
- Strong knowledge of OPSEC and rigorous source validation practices.
- Experience working with Joint/SOF organizations in targeting intelligence analysis and/or supporting operations.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of databases used in the F3EAD cycle and in developing intelligence products.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in intelligence coordination roles of responsibility within a tactical or operational command (TF element TSOC GCC).
- We will also consider candidates with a bachelors degree and three years of experience or an associate degree and five years of experience. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement.
- Experience mentoring or instructing intelligence analysis methodologies.
Desired:
- Knowledge of dark web forums marketplaces and communication channels.
- Proficiency with specialized research tools SIGINT systems and cyber platforms.
- Familiarity with blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency tracking.
- Experience with data visualization and analytic tools (e.g. Kibana Elasticsearch).
- Scripting skills (Python R).
- Language proficiency (Farsi Arabic).
- Must be able to identify the Commanders requirements critically assess and choose analysis techniques then query merge enrich evaluate and fuse your findings within multiple databases to attain and share insights.
- Be comfortable working as part of a team working with government military and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs mission relevance and areas of expertise.
- Must be comfortable engaging with senior leaders via briefings while also capable of distilling documenting and contextualizing your findings including any new tradecraft that you develop with teammates stakeholders and intelligence consumers.
- Forward-leaning individual excited to be involved in developing new tradecraft working with unique datasets and developing TTPs as technologies evolve to enable operational effects and inform senior leadership decisions.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$78000 - $163800Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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