Socio-Cultural Analyst- Mid Level

Bart & Associates, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, seeks a mid‑level Socio‑Cultural Analyst to research cultural dynamics across AOIs, produce intelligence products, and present insights to leadership for mission success. TS/SCI is required for this role.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in socio‑cultural analysis, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and hands‑on experience with ArcGIS, Trident, and TAC; willingness to travel within the AOR is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of socio‑cultural analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology, Social Analysis, or related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Trident, and TAC.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the cultural, social, and ideological landscapes of AOIs.
• Create in-depth assessments on local populations, highlighting economic, political, and cultural dynamics.
• Develop intelligence products from studies to interactive presentations.
• Share insights with leadership to provide cultural context for mission success.
• Be ready to travel across the AOR for real‑time cultural intelligence.

Skills

Socio-cultural analysis

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Trident

TAC

Job description

Socio-Cultural Analyst- Mid Level

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the cultural, social, and ideological landscapes of specific AOIs.
• Create in-depth assessments on local populations, highlighting economic, political, and cultural dynamics.
• Develop intelligence products, from studies and desk notes to interactive presentations.
• Share insights with leadership, ensuring they have the cultural context needed for mission success.
• Be ready to travel across the AOR to provide real‑time cultural intelligence.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years in socio‑cultural analysis within the intelligence community.
• Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology, Social Analysis, or related field (or 5+ years on a PAS or HQ SCA team).
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary teams, working with tools such as ArcGIS, Trident, and TAC.

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI

More About Celestar, a B&A Company

Celestar, a B&A Company, is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and higher education. Our notable clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

Celestar offers three robust individual and family medical plans to full‑time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) and two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. Employees also enjoy paid time off, sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). The 401(k) plan includes company matching.

Employee engagement, wellness, and assistance programs include:

• B&A Cares program: 30/60/90‑day wellness check‑ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
• Formal mentorship program.
• Job shadowing and cross‑training opportunities.
• Brand Ambassador program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling, legal guidance, financial planning.
• Monthly team‑building events.
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges.

Community involvement includes charitable efforts in Northern Virginia such as Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, and events with Hope for Henry Foundation. B&A has received the CARE award and was nominated for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. B&A complies with non‑discrimination laws in every location of operations.

EEO is the law.

B&A participates in e‑Verify and will provide required work authorization verification.

Salary: $120,000 - $124,000.