What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Strategic Operational Solutions?
Brief Overview of Position:
Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking candidates for a Business Analyst role to support a DHS client where we are focused on delivering innovative operations and solutions through proven successful methods. We support the Government as it requires vetting support in from experienced experts in the analytical practices of vetting, open source analysis, identity resolution, and counterterrorism. Position requires onsite support in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Description of Duties:
- Provide on-site support to participate in daily operations, ensuring continuous collaboration with the I&A/NTVC staff and EVADE leadership
- Provide a sustained, on-site presence capable of accepting and managing day-to-day tasking's as part of the team
- Participate in EVADE establishment activities, security threat assessments and other vetting activities as needed
- Facilitate reach-back to subject matter expertise within the contractor's corporate knowledge base as needed
- Possess 4 or more years of experience in the following areas below.
- Expertise with information technology tools analyzing the deep web to determine transportation links
- Expert knowledge with identity resolution concepts and techniques
- Expertise with vetting and security threat assessments of insider threats
- Expertise in publicly available social media, the deep web, and other non-conventional data sources
- Ability to independently produce written assessments, graphic representations (in Analyst's Notebook or like capability) of findings, source documentation, and summary briefings in response to tasking
- Previous exposure to or experience with some key areas of concern for I&A, including but not limited to watchlisting, vetting, counterterrorism, transportation infrastructure, open source information such as social media
- Previous exposure to or experience with some or all of the relevant analytic tools for the I&A, possibly including, Analyst's Notebook, or other open source or commercially-deployed network mapping and correlation tools
- Past experience working closely with, or in, government organizations
- Past experience working in new organizations or in forming new cross-functional teams
- Understanding of laws, authorities, key policies and procedures, as well as the privacy and intelligence oversight authorities and procedures
- Proven ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels in a team environment and develop solutions to complex problems
Education, Experience, and Security Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred
- A candidate with an active Top Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills, to include presentation development for senior ranking Government officials
- Experience and comfort working through problems with unclear outcomes, creative thinking and problem solving, with an orientation toward results