Intelligence Collection Specialist

At ABS Group, risk analysis is our foundation. ABS Group is a global professional services company with 100+ offices in 30+ countries. Our Global Government division, headquartered in Washington, DC, deploys cutting-edge technical expertise for federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the Department of Transportation (DoT). At ABS Group, you can help transform the way agencies quantify, analyze, and ultimately manage risk.

ABS Group is currently searching for enthusiastic, highly motivated leaders with strong organizational skills to join our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Risk Management Center’s (NRMC) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) team in Washington, DC, and support CISA in leading the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation’s physical and cyber infrastructure.

ABS Group Intelligence Specialists will apply technical and analytical skillsets to provide supply chain risk assessment products and support the NRMC’s ability to anticipate areas of risk to global supply chains linked to the resilience of critical infrastructure through proactive scanning for trends and indicators in the volving strategic risk environment.

Intelligence analysts support the creation of robust intelligence information for the National Risk Management Center’s Supply Chain Risk Analysis.  Intelligence specialists are responsible for requirements development, analysis, coordination, production, and dissemination of intelligence and intelligence products to support the NRMC’s ability to anticipate areas of risk to global supply chains and to further analysis.

What You Will Do:

• Develop collection plans and requirements based on Customer needs.
• Work closely with other Task Areas and NRMC staff to define scope and requirements for intelligence products.
• Analyze and review collection performance, assess and report on end-to-end collections performance data. 
• Collect, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate large volumes of supply chain intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated geographical or functional fields.
• Review, edit, write, and publish Intelligence Information Reports (IIR).
• Apply proficient use of automated message retrieval system (M3), TAC-S classified information retrieval system, and HOT-R.
• Condense and simplify complicated information/documents for digestion into threat analysis and ultimately the comprehensive supply chain risk analysis.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• 2 – 8 Years of experience in intelligence collection, analysis, and supply chain risk management.
  • High School Diploma/GED: 8 years of experience 
  • Associate degree:  6 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years of experience
  • Master’s Degree: 2 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intelligence Collection Management Experience
• Cable/IIR/FBI Intel writing experience 
• Work in the adjudication of requirements; specifically, the analyzing and investigation of collection performance data 
• Experience in the development of evaluation criteria for assessing the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information, for translation into intelligence relevant to supply chain requirements.
• Other qualifications (considered “nice to have” but not required)  
  • Multi-INT experience (HUMINT, SIGINT preferred) 
  • Experience using automated message retrieval system (M3), TAC-S classified, information retrieval system, and CRATE/CHROME.
  • SCRM Intel experience (DIA SCRM TAC etc.) 
  • Ability to act as liaison with analysts (e.g., can they take raw intelligence and help convert it into FINTEL?)
  • Experience in the collection, review, interpretation, evaluation and integration of large volumes of intelligence data from multiple sources pertaining to extensive, interrelated functional fields.
• Background in intelligence collection and/or intelligence collection management.
• Open-source research and analysis experience. 
• Experience producing written intelligence reports and products to include visuals aligned to existing style guides with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate familiarity with supply chain risk management and critical infrastructure.
• Ability to work effectively across contract Task Areas and directly with Government staff or Customers. 
• Ability to apply experience across multiple, complex work assignments that may be broad in nature.
• Must be innovative and operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance
• Must be eligible to retain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility/access.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a manager, director, or executive-level position and does not have any direct reports.

Notice: This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date of this position. Potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

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