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Senior OSINT/PAI Language Enabled Analyst - Russian - AFCENT 4.27

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Overview

This role is being passively advertised to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as they become available.

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an upcoming need for a Senior OSINT/PAI Language Enabled Analyst - Russian shall provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) and deliverables in support of the 9AF (AFCENT) Intelligence Directorate (9AF (AFCENT)/A2) Directorate mission in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) and Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), SC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

  • Provide expert analytic support to Open-Source Analysis and lead/manage the systematic collection of publicly available information (PAI) in the USCENTCOM AOR across subject areas to meet client needs.
  • Provide senior analytical advising for military and DoD civilian personnel. Ad hoc/anticipated products related to this subtask include briefings, Tipper Reports, PowerPoint presentations, OSINT summary reports, and social media roll ups.
  • Develop strategies and plans for the collection of PAI in response to intelligence gaps, including the tools and methodologies needed to accomplish the task.
  • Develop, acquire, evaluate, and implement PAI collection tools and methodologies, metadata schema, or other information discoverability processes.
  • Lead the integration of intelligence data and information; analyze and produce open-source intelligence in response to Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) on political, military, economic, social, criminal, and counterterrorism issues.
  • Provide PAI research support to long-term, deliberate intelligence products.
  • Provide expert written and verbal translation support to the 9AF (AFCENT)/A2 mission across USCENTCOM AOR subject areas to meet client needs.
  • Apply knowledge of AOR history, local customs, and current events in targeting, assessment, and trend analysis processes.
  • Utilize open-source tools to provide near real-time threat warning based on client criteria, including Essential Elements of Information (EEI) and Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR).
  • Serve as 9AF (AFCENT)’s focal point for subject matter expertise on current and emerging PAI technologies and tactics, techniques, and procedures. As directed, leverage formal and informal analytic exchanges and training opportunities to foster peer-to-peer collaboration, ensure thorough vetting of products, and maintain acuity on essential elements of tradecraft.
  • Maintain coordination/collaboration critical to mission success with outside entities, including, but not limited to, the National Command Authority; national, international, and service intelligence centers; combatant commands; air components; and wing intelligence.
  • Maintain specialized intelligence and operations community access pertinent to the functional area to enhance situational awareness and planning support, including, but not limited to, Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).
  • Utilize optional ancillary software and services provided by Credence and approved by the Government, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled translation tools, to aid in execution of assigned tasks and increase capability/capacity.

Requirements

Education, Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or eight (8) years of direct relevant intelligence analysis experience.
  • At least eight (8) years of analytical experience at the tactical/operational level within DoD or equivalent Government agencies.
  • Former MOS 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, 34A, or equivalent, such as USMC 0204, 0210, 0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist, 0231 Intelligence Specialist; U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist; or USAF 1N7X1 Human Intelligence Specialist, 1N4X1 Intelligence Fusion Analyst, or 1N0X1 All Source Intelligence Analyst.
  • Proficient in utilizing standard computer applications and intelligence-related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
  • Familiar with and capable of using social media platforms.
  • Capable of effectively operating as a member of an analytical team in support of Combined Joint Operating Area (CJOA)-I requirements.
  • Able to travel to CJOA-C to provide/receive training.
  • Strong briefing skills, including the ability to clearly articulate information.
  • Language enabled based on current or emerging needs of the assigned unit: Russian; independently tested to ensure ability to listen, read, write, and translate in accordance with either DPLT or ILR level 2/2 based on assigned unit needs.
  • Open Source (OS) 1 training and Introduction to Middle East Cultural Study computer-based training course required. If not completed previously, must be completed within three months after employment starts. Cost will be covered by 9AF (AFCENT).
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree; experience in either CT, Afghanistan, Iraq/SWA regional issues, HUMINT, CI, or military analysis; completed OS301 Basic OSINT Course; completed OS 1 Course; completed Managed Attribution Training; completed OS302 OSINT Analytic Tools Course; completed Air Force Toolkit/Berber Hunter Toolkit Training; completed Echo Analytics Group (EAG) Basic Social Media Analysis Course; completed EAG Advanced Social Media Analysis Course.
  • Preferred: Education – master’s degree
  • Experience in either CT, Afghanistan, Iraq/SWA regional issues, HUMINT, CI or military analysis
  • Competed OS301 Basic OSINT Course
  • Completed OS 1 Course
  • Completed Managed Attribution Training
  • Completed OS302 OSINT Analytic Tools Course
  • Completed Air Force toolkit/Berber Hunter Toolkit Training
  • Completed Echo Analytics Group (EAG) – Basic Social Media Analysis Course
  • Complete EAG - Advanced Social Media Analysis Course

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • Do you have an active or current Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility, verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)? yes / no

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