What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Network Analyst (Regional Specialty) - Senior - Level position at Bluehawk, LLC?
Overview
The Social Network Analyst provides advanced all-source link and nodal analysis to identify, map, and characterize complex networks of state and non-state actors across the Indo-Pacific region. These analysts apply advanced social network analysis (SNA) techniques to assess vulnerabilities, identify operational opportunities, and support theater-wide intelligence and targeting efforts. The ideal candidate combines regional expertise, structured analytic tradecraft, and strong technical proficiency in SNA tools and methodologies.
Clearance: TS/SCI (with Poly if required)Mission Area: USINDOPACOM J2 – Regional Analysis / Network Targeting
Responsibilities
Advanced Social Network & Link Analysis
- Conducts in-depth social network and link analysis using all-source intelligence and advanced SNA methodologies.
- Identifies key nodes, relationships, and patterns to uncover opportunities to disrupt, degrade, or influence adversarial networks.
- Assesses intelligence gaps and predicts areas for enhanced collection based on PIRs, EEIs, collection strategies, and RFIs.
Collaboration with Analysts & IC Partners
- Works closely with regional all-source analysts, IC partners, and mission stakeholders to conduct rigorous network assessments.
- Identifies vulnerable malign actors, enabling operational response options, lead generation, and target development.
Network Visualization & Analytic Products
- Produces comprehensive network diagrams, link charts, infographics, and other visual analytic products highlighting key relationships, influencers, and structural vulnerabilities.
- Utilizes unique datasets, analytic tools, and multi-source intelligence to support detailed network mapping and decision-making.
Tradecraft Excellence & Product Development
- Demonstrates mastery (Senior) or proficiency (Mid-Level) in IC analytic tradecraft standards and structured analytic methodologies.
- Produces a wide range of intelligence products including:
- Social network analyses
- Network diagrams and link charts
- Planning support materials
- Executive travel support products
- RFI and TMS responses
- Custom analytic products tailored to stakeholder requirements
Collection Requirements & Gap Identification
- Evaluates IC products and identifies intelligence gaps that impede network understanding or targeting.
- Generates and submits intelligence collection requirements to national-level collectors to address USINDOPACOM intelligence shortfalls.
Interagency & Partner Coordination
- Coordinates with U.S. Embassy Country Teams, interagency partners, and USINDOPACOM Component Commands.
- Supports lead generation, network exploitation strategies, and target prioritization across the theater.
Qualifications
- Experience conducting all-source link analysis, social network analysis, or network targeting for DoD or IC missions.
- Strong understanding of Indo-Pacific regional dynamics and malign actor networks.
- Proficiency with SNA tools, visualization software, and analytic methodologies.
- Skilled in producing network diagrams, link charts, infographics, and structured analytic products.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with IC, diplomatic, and DoD stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting USINDOPACOM, SOF, interagency targeting, or regional security missions.
- Familiarity with IC tradecraft standards and structured analytic techniques.
- Experience generating collection requirements and supporting target development.
- Background in data science, sociology, political science, intelligence analysis, or related fields.
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