Assessments Analyst

Deft9 Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deft9 Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Combatant Command Assessments Analyst to provide intelligence support for Operations Security and Military Deception planners. This role demands expertise in sociocultural analysis and AI-driven tools, with responsibilities including developing assessment strategies and conducting thorough research on target audiences.

The ideal candidate will possess a Top Secret clearance and have a background in communication strategies. You will work with military leadership and participate in international travel to support field teams.

Qualifications

• Current USG Top Secret/SCI clearance (or SCI-eligible based on previous investigation).
• Proven experience in sociocultural analysis and communication strategies.
• Exceptional written skills for creating research reports and peer-reviewed work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee assessment strategies leveraging AI-driven analytical tools.
• Provide analysis and support for OIE activities and investments.
• Conduct thorough sociocultural research on target audiences.

Skills

Sociocultural analysis

AI-driven analytical tools

Communication strategies

Behavioral support

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree

Tools

AI-generated tools

Job description

A Combatant Command (CCMD) Assessments Analyst will provide intelligence support to Operations Security (OPSEC) and Military Deception (MILDEC) planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment Strategy Management: Develop and oversee sociocultural analysis and behavioral support strategies aligned with communication initiatives and OIE objectives. Employ AI-driven analytical tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of assessment processes. Evaluate the success of OPSEC and MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE)
• Mission Enablement: Provide analysis, finished products, and raw data that facilitate the execution and assessment of OIE activities and investments.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to military leadership on sociocultural dynamics, behavioral trends and shifts of audiences, and the strategic application of emerging technologies, including AI and related analytical tools, to operational assessment contexts.
• Sociocultural Analysis: Conduct thorough research on target audiences, using Department of War methodology while applying industry techniques to develop detailed profiles for designated areas of interest. Ensure ethical practices in all research and operational contexts.
• Technology Integration: Stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the field, advising military leadership on the adoption of relevant new tools and methodologies to enhance OIE and PSYOP effectiveness.
• Field Support: Participate in international travel, including operations in austere or conflict-affected regions, to support field teams and ensure alignment of strategies with on-ground realities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current USG Top Secret/SCI clearance (or SCI-eligible based on previous investigation)
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in sociocultural analysis, behavioral support, and the development of communication strategies.
• Expertise in managing and executing diverse global research program and reporting on results.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI-generated analytical tools and their application to sociocultural and behavioral analysis.
• Exceptional written acumen to include creation of research reports, white papers, and peer-reviewed quality research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant field (e.g. Mass Communication, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Intelligence, Operational Planning, or related disciplines).
• Experience conducting data-based quantitative assessments of information environments.
• Staff-level planning and CONOP development experience in CCMD, TSOC, or Sub Unified Command level – Information Operations, MILDEC, or OPSEC experience
• Interagency experience, especially across DHS, CBP, and NORTHCOM.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance.
• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0.
• Assessments Analysts will work with military and government civilians in the N&NC/J394 Protection Branch Team in a secure area.
• Job includes the ability to travel to conduct OPSEC/MILDEC planning and assessments.

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