CSD Information Assurance Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The CSD Information Assurance Analyst (computer scientist) will support 1st IO Command at Fort Belvoir, VA by employing mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and / or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities. 
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions. 
• Makes best practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. 
• Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.  
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates ability interpreting analysis to include, but is not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. 
• Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills. 
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols. 
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information. 
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. 
• Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines. 
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. 
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (DoD) 
• Candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree or higher and 3+ years of applicable Information Assurance experience or a Highschool Diploma and 7+ years of applicable Information Assurance experience.
• IAM Level III Certification (ex. CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO)
• IAT Level III Certification  (ex. CASP+ CE,CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate),GCED,GCIH,CCSP)
• Windows or Linux Computer Environment Cert.

Corvus Consulting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.