Primary Location: Rosslyn, VA

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Ability to work remotely: No

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking an Intelligence Analyst III team for Strategic Threat Assessment and Risk. They will act as primary (or secondary) interlocuter for the intelligence analyst team with client representatives and incorporates client operational and policy requirements into the intelligence analysts’ operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all-source intelligence analysis of the threat environment, utilizing both classified and open-source reporting streams for assigned geographic regions, with emphasis on technical espionage threats and vulnerabilities.
• Applies qualitative and quantitative analytical risk-management methodologies to assess risks to overseas diplomatic facilities.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop effective risk-mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates information-collection efforts to improve the quality, accuracy, and relevance of threat reporting.
• Leads the compilation of threat information into periodic reports that support operational planning for overseas missions and domestic stakeholders.
• Provides written and verbal briefings to executive-level leaders and other Department of State personnel.
• Develops, maintains, and engages with liaisons across intelligence, law-enforcement, and international communities; collaborates with analysts across these domains.
• Participates in Department and interagency committees, conferences, and working groups to support the protection of national-security information, facilities, and personnel at diplomatic locations.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret security clearance and qualified for SCI access.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Federal employee currently or previously assigned to the GS-0132 series (or contractor equivalent) with at least one (1) year of experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst II in Strategic Threat Assessment and Risk, or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to maintain command and control of intelligence analyst staff.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Current or previous experience as an all-source intelligence analyst in the intelligence or law enforcement communities for a minimum of one (1) year; or o Three (3) years’ experience as a Security Engineering Officer or Regional Security Officer in the Diplomatic Security Service;
• Three (3) years’ experience as a credentialed or certified technical security expert, counterintelligence agent, or technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) practitioner; or
• Four (4) years’ service in the U.S. Armed Services in one or more of the following:
• US Army: 35x series
• US Air Force: 14Nx, 1Nxxx series
• US Navy: 181x, 183x, 681x, 683x, 781x, 783x, CTx, IS
• US Marine Corps: 02xx, 26xx series
• Proven ability to lead a group of analysts with varying levels of expertise, including the full range of managerial tasks required in a medium-sized office environment.
• Ability to train and develop junior and senior analysts both operationally and technically.
• Ability to brief diverse audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
• Subject matter expert within the Intelligence Community.
• Ability to participate in and communicate with formal interagency committees, conferences, task forces, and working groups as required by the customer.
• Specific knowledge of technical intelligence collection methods and technical security countermeasures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community standards and directives, including ICD 203, 702 and 705.
• Expert knowledge of intelligence reporting streams and systems.
• Substantive knowledge of State Department (preferred) or similar U.S. Government agency standards and directives, especially in relation to technical security.
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of regulations governing the use of classified materials.
• Ability to effectively and professionally lead and interact with groups or individuals outside own organization.
• Substantive or expert knowledge of technical security countermeasures systems and regulations.
• Knowledge of analytical risk management methodology and principles.
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to ensure consistency of analyst products to Department style standards.
• Excellent verbal communication and research skills, strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365.
• Highly adaptable, positive attitude, and ability to lead and work as a member of a team.
• Proactive self-starter who can manage a team with minimal supervision and routinely assesses program to develop programmatic improvements.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.