BTS Software Solutions

Mid-Level Space/ Counterspace Analyst

BTS Software Solutions • $80K — $110K *
Dumfries, VA 22026In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant analysis experience, with recent expertise in the field.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Strong understanding of IC and DoD classification guidelines.
  • Ability to independently synthesize and evaluate various information sources.
  • Proficiency in producing clear and concise analytic reports using Microsoft Office.
  • Experience utilizing structured analytical techniques to mitigate uncertainty.
  • Familiarity with intelligence collection capabilities and their limitations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct OSINT activities and respond to Government RFIs with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain and update databases, working closely with Data Analysts.
  • Analyze open-source data to identify patterns and correlations.
  • Assist in evaluating commercial tools for OSINT purposes.
  • Employ advanced software tools for information aggregation and assessment.
  • Train Marines in OSINT methodologies and best practices.
  • Develop new OSINT tradecraft to meet operational needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in space and OSINT analysis.
  • Collaborative work environment with engineers and scientists.
  • Training and mentorship opportunities for military personnel.
Full Job Description
BTS is seeking a Mid-Level Space/ Counterspace Analyst to join the team in Quantico, VA.

Overview:
  • Conduct All-Source analytic production of foreign space capabilities including, but not limited to, foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications and collections, vulnerabilities, platforms, assembly and launch capabilities, weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Desired Experience: At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
  • Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


What you'll bring:
  • A working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified job description.
  • Be knowledgeable of and demonstrate the ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
  • The ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
  • The ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information. The understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. The ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
  • The ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats.
  • The ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills. Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
  • The ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
  • The ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
  • Working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil's Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
  • The understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors / platforms and human intelligence sources related to the labor category.
  • The understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.

What you'll do:
  • Conduct OSINT activities in response to Government Request for Information (RFI) or tasking by the OIC including working with the Government to clarify and refine the RFI, collecting, exploiting, and analyzing-online open-source information, and preparing a report in the format required by the task, with minimal supervision using commercial internet, NIPRNet, SIPRNet and SCINet systems and tools.
  • Populate and maintain databases in support of and in conjunction with Data Analysts and Data Scientists.
  • Document types and structure of open-source data, analyze and mine data to identify patterns and correlations, map and trace data from system to system or source to source, design and create data reports.
  • Assist the OSINT Team in using and evaluating available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools.
  • Employ COTS tools to aggregate, structure, visualize, and assess available open-source information; infer and assess the relevance, veracity, and credibility of the information and its source.
  • Employ managed attribution (MA) software and associated online tradecraft while executing OSINT collection activities; demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of MA tools.
  • Develop innovative ways to combine data from different tools to provide analytical results that are of greater value and relevance to Operational Forces.
  • Train and mentor Marines in OSINT tradecraft and best practices, including the ability to administer MCIA's Expeditionary OSINT Course.
  • Identify, develop, and formalize new OSINT tradecraft and other SOPs to meet mission requirement.
  • Leverage language skills and cultural/area knowledge in support of OSINT activities to include Arabic, Farsi and/or Persian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian, with a DLPT score of 3/3 or better (DLPT score no older than 5 years upon hire date).
  • Develops open-source research strategies to support specific information gaps.
  • Manually search for, exploit and analyze a variety of online open sources to include media, social media, academic literature, videos, maps etc. in target language to augment information acquired through other sources and/or to fill information gaps.
  • Use various tools and methods to determine authenticity and currency of information acquired from the Internet.
  • Create reports using Word and PowerPoint to convey research findings; generate Open-Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs).
  • Verbally brief findings and research methods to various consumers.
  • Use language skills to conduct searches and translate foreign articles, journals, and other forms of media into English.
  • Participate in meetings, conferences, and exercises.
  • Conduct All-Source analytic production of foreign space capabilities including, but not limited to, foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications and collections, vulnerabilities, platforms, assembly and launch capabilities, weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.


About BTS Software Solutions

BTS Software Solutions is a software development company that provides custom software solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 1998 by Dr. M. H. Dehghani. BTS Software Solutions' services include software development, web development, mobile app development, and IT consulting. The company has worked with clients in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and government.
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Size
100 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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