TS/SCI Mechanical Research Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Dental

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401K

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Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Mid) to join the Technology Transfer Analysis Team. The analyst will perform in-depth technical research, capability analyses, and all-source intelligence work to support technology transfer decisions for defense clients.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph, with at least four years of relevant experience and a related bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability and willingness to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience conducting analysis related to the Mechanical Engineer position with at least a portion of experience within the last two (2) years.
• Possess knowledge of and skill in applying advanced intelligence concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledgeable of and able to apply analytic tradecraft standards as all work shall comply with ICD 203 and DIA tradecraft guidance.
• Possess advanced knowledge of the IC and/or DoD missions and functions.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering or scientific analysis support for end-user assessments of U.S. export license applications
• Provide engineering or scientific analysis support for Risk Assessments for Technology Transfer snapshots
• Provide engineering or scientific analysis support for foreign investment assessments
• Provide S&TI analysis to identify, assess, and warn about emerging and disruptive technologies potentially being transferred that enable next generation foreign military capabilities
• Develop complex analytical approaches to problems and situations for which data is incomplete, controversial, or for which no precedent exists.
• Develop innovative approaches to analysis and validate analytical conclusions and/or maintain and update extensive intelligence databases, systems, and mechanisms for sharing relevant intelligence information to support on-going and projected projects
• Locate, synthesize, and interpret large amounts of textual and technical all-source intelligence information
• Prepare extensive written assessments and documents and disseminate information through reports and briefs
• Research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and integrate extremely complex all-source intelligence data pertaining to technology transfer subject areas
• Brief and defend analytical outcomes and perform exploitation requirements in coordination with peers and customers throughout the IC
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Counterintelligence polygraph

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Mid) to join the Technology Transfer Analysis Team. The analyst will perform in-depth technical research, capability analyses, and all-source intelligence work to support technology transfer decisions for defense clients.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph, with at least four years of relevant experience and a related bachelor's degree preferred.