Intelligence - Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) role aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. Depending on the type of position, a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period may apply.

About the Role

Serve as a senior technical and analytic authority for US Cyber Command’s (USCYBERCOM) Cyber Mission Forces analysis and reporting of foreign computer exploitation capabilities directed against the United States. Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain more target information. Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of adversary behavior against target systems, technologies, operations, and missions to provide accurate and timely situational awareness for combatant commanders.

The team employs all-source intelligence to identify, analyze, and report threats in support of USCYBERCOM and NSA/CSS Texas Network operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
• Subject to polygraph testing as an inherent requirement of the position
• Must meet NSA personnel security requirements as outlined in current policy
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to NSA/CSS Texas facilities
• Completion of training requirements and maintenance of job qualifications as identified by USCYBERCOMMAND
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an intelligence-related or professional/scientific field

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an intelligence-related or professional/scientific field
• Previous work experience in cyber and/or intelligence operations
• Completion of the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC)
• Extensive knowledge of USCYBERCOM, NSA/CSS, and allied military DNI and CNO disciplines, methodologies, exploitation methods, techniques, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of technology related to computers, digital networks, and computer networking, with the ability to train others
• Extensive knowledge of NSA/CSS Texas operational systems capabilities, limitations, associated resources, tasking, and target AOR
• Extensive knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, mission/functions, interrelationships, and operations
• Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate data sources, and producing assessments that answer specific tasks
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing, including writing clear intelligence products and delivering presentations to senior-level audiences
• Ability to maintain control of classified material, assimilate disparate data, and make decisions under urgency and pressure
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and meet changing deadlines

Pay

Salary range: $108,001 - $140,430 per year, based on experience. Relocation expenses may be paid.