Job Posting: 1200454
Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
Close: 2023-02-08
Responsibilities
Security Analysts apply Department of Defense (DOD), Intelligence Community (IC), and NSA policies, standards, and tradecraft to identify, analyze, understand, and assess counterintelligence and counterterrorism threats to NSA operations and equities. To accomplish this task Security Analysts examine all-source intelligence and develop assessments that predict, inform, and assist customers in understanding current threats, as well as to recommend countermeasures to manage risks. Security Analysts communicate their findings and recommendations to customers through a variety of settings and mediums including written products and in-person briefings. Security Analysts must acquire, develop, and maintain a well-rounded skillset that includes at least one of the following analytic focus areas: strategic, all-source, investigative/law enforcement, or financial.
Responsibilities of a Security Analyst may include, but are not limited to:
- Applying policy and regulations for vetting of security clearances and/or physical access
- Using resources effectively and efficiently to arrange information in a useful manner
- Obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information
- Disseminating information to appropriate internal and external parties
- Creating a product based on analysis of security and/or counterintelligence data
- Providing timely and accurate responses to requests for assistance, information, products, or services
- Authoring routine and/or detailed documents such as assessments, reports, and memorandums
Job Summary
Security Analysts support the Security and Counterintelligence mission by collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or collating data associated with counterintelligence, counterespionage, and counterterrorism information as it affects NSA equities. Analysis is communicated to customers, and when appropriate, specific tailored countermeasures are developed. Benefits of this position include directly contributing to NSA's ability to maintain a trusted workforce capable of meeting current and future needs of the NSA and the nation; opportunities to positively impact some of the most sensitive operations conducted by our mission partners; and, exposure to and ability to shape a broad range of U.S. government and Intelligence Community initiatives.
Security Analysts support the Security and Counterintelligence mission by collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or collating data associated with counterintelligence, counterespionage, and counterterrorism information as it affects NSA equities. Analysis is communicated to customers, and when appropriate, specific tailored countermeasures are developed. Benefits of this position include directly contributing to NSA's ability to maintain a trusted workforce capable of meeting current and future needs of the NSA and the nation; opportunities to positively impact some of the most sensitive operations conducted by our mission partners; and, exposure to and ability to shape a broad range of U.S. government and Intelligence Community initiatives.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree in Criminology, Behavioral Science, Law Enforcement, Psychology, or Political Science is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.
Relevant experience must be in financial analysis, research analysis, intelligence analysis, risk assessment, or NSA security.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL:
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Competencies
The ideal candidate possesses a desire for continual learning, excellent problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and:
- Critical thinking skills, including the ability to remain open to alternate positions or analysis
- Ability to research, develop, and write high-quality analysis and briefings on key topics of interest to the IC
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information or technical data
- Capability to work effectively both in independent and collaborative environments;
- Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities, based on supervisory guidance, in a fast paced environment
- Ability to independently establish priorities and manage multiple competing actions while maintaining a customer focus and professional bearing
