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Geographic Location: Arlington, Virginia 22209
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Job Location: On-Site/Office
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Travel Requirement: Not Specified
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| Red Team Analyst (UFMCS Graduate) |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Analyst provides a strategic approach that shall provoke thought and offer alternative viewpoints on a full range of operational and analytical issues for a high op-tempo Red Team focused on defeating the improvised explosive device (IED) threat by continually performing near and long term (6 to 24 months) analysis and counter analysis that assesses likely adversary innovations in their operational Tactic, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP’s), develops countermeasures, and war games and assesses the effectiveness of those countermeasures. The analyst performs duties as a Red Team analyst studying topics of interest to the Combatant Commanders, Operational Commanders, Director, Joint IED Defeat Organization, the Joint Staff and other DOD organizations. The analysts selected to fill these positions will possess and utilize and demonstrate proficiency in a wide cross-section of languages in support of current operations and the global mission assigned to the Red Team (see Minimum Education). If requested, two (2) contractors shall be forward deployed in support of the operational commanders providing one on-site red team support to current theaters of operation on a rotational basis and for period not to exceed 6 months. In addition, the analyst shall:
· Conduct All-Source Research and Analysis: Analyst performs research and analysis of all-source data derived from, but not limited to, multiple and specialized databases and prepares issue papers and recommendations based on analysis. Analyst conducts research and analysis of insurgency, terrorism, counter-terrorism, conventional and unconventional warfare operations, information operations, and asymmetric warfare trends to support all-source threat characterizations and vulnerability assessments. By extrapolating and fusing data from multiple sources, the analyst shall provide original analysis from an enemy, or ”Red” perspective which characterizes all aspects of an enemy's diplomatic, information, military and economic factors. Analyst prepares input for inclusion in scheduled or on demand Red Team products supporting emulative analysis and task/concept analysis. The analyst shall brief research and findings. Findings will inform military decision-makers with regard to counter-IED initiatives. Analyst may be required to represent the Red Team at appropriate meetings, working groups, conferences, and symposiums.
· Conduct Emulative Analysis: Analysts participate in teams dedicated to accomplishing emulative analysis of potential IED threats and adversaries. Finished products shall be presented to JIEDDO staff and flag officers. While employing this emerging analytical technique, the analyst uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional analysis methods and established policies or criteria to develop new analytic methods to ensure satisfaction of JIEDDO’s unique mission requirements. The analyst stays informed of military, political, economical, technical and other developments in order to perform directed analysis and related research by correlating data from multiple sources. The emulative analysis technique will be applied to adversarial groups operating under state and non-state sponsorships and includes military, political, economic, conventional operations, information operations, asymmetric warfare and cultural factors. Analyst shall be prepared to act as a project leader for these groups as directed by the Red Team Chief, Red Team Deputy or Senior Red Team Analyst.
· Conduct Concept Analysis: Analyst participates in teams dedicated to accomplishing concept analysis of selected material and non-material initiatives. These teams identify faulty assumptions, dependencies, centers of gravity and potential second and third order effects resident in these initiatives. Finished products shall be presented to JIEDDO staff and flag officers.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum/General Experience: University of Foreign Military and Cultural Studies (Red Team University) graduate with current experience. Prior experience should highlight written and oral English skills; ability to work as part of a team on critical projects. Capable of providing accurate and timely staff products; Must be willing to travel or deploy in conjunction with training and duties.
Language proficiency: Arabic, French, Turkish, Spanish required; Asian languages including Tagalog, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean desired. This requirement is across the team – not all members need to speak all languages. Language proficiency required at Professional Working Proficiency level 3 or higher as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable.
. Must have experience with red team and blue team concepts.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Master’s Degree in international affairs, national security studies or related subjects, preferably with a strong Middle East or South Asia focus or other regional expertise.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI desired, TS required
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Career Level: 5+ yrs experience
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Type: Full Time Employee
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Industry/Job Category: Military - Intelligence Analysis
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Total Compensation: Unspecified annual salary. |
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