Watchlist Analyst (Junior)

BTS Software Solutions

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Health benefits (100% paid)
PTO
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Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Junior Watchlist Analyst to support operations in Reston, VA. The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and an on-site presence to review DoD data and generate nomination reports for known or suspected terrorists.

Minimum education includes a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent 7-year experience in the labor category, with knowledge of IC organizations and NTL policies. The position offers competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Review DoD datasets likely to contain identifying information for known or suspected terrorists.
  • Identify and prioritize information from DoD datasets as specified by the Government.
  • Crosscheck against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness and avoid duplicates.
  • Compile information into a nomination report with proper grammar, spelling and formatting.
  • Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedules.
  • Provide guidance for less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting.

Responsibilities

  • Review DoD datasets to identify information on known or suspected terrorists.
  • Prepare nomination reports with clear formatting and intelligible content.
  • Crosscheck data with other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness and avoid duplicates.
  • Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedules.
  • Assist and guide junior team members in watchlisting tasks.

Skills

TS/SCI w/ Poly
DoD datasets knowledge
Watchlist policy knowledge
Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field
Additional 4 years experience substituting for degree

Job description

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Watchlist Analyst (Junior) to support operations in Reston, VA

Job Title: Watchlist Analyst
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI w/ Poly
Location: Reston, VA (On Site)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Desired Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
  • Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of IC organizations associated with CT operations, analysis, products and information systems.
  • Possess general information systems experience working with select DoD datasets and intelligence reporting activities; demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge in order to provide guidance related to National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of terrorist organizations, to include group names and geographic location, leadership, activities and ideology.
Required Qualification:
  • Systematically and deliberately review DoD datasets assessed as likely to contain identifying information for known or suspected terrorists.
  • Identify, prioritize, and record information from known DoD datasets related to known or suspected terrorists as specified by the Government.
  • Crosscheck/research known or suspected terrorists against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness of information and to avoid duplicating data entries.
  • Compile information into a nomination report format as specified by the Government. Correctly format, classify, and address reports. Ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling.
  • Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedules.
  • Provide guidance and instruction for less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting, as appropriate.
Pay Range: $68,000 to $72,000

The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role

About BTS:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. BTS offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry: 100% Company PAID health benefits, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one of employment, to name just a few of our benefits and perks. To learn more about BTS Software Solutions visit us at www.unleashbts.com/careers/.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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