Summary
This position is contingent upon award of contract***CLEARANCE REQUIREDTS/SCI with PolyLocationWashington D.C.Job DescriptionExperienced Targeting Analyst capable of providing detailed, expert-level analysis of counterterrorism and counternarcotics information. The successful candidate will develop targets and analyze formal reporting to generate courses of action and to alert the U.S. Government to potential threats. The Targeting Analyst must establish and maintain productive community relationships and have the technical expertise and willingness to work with limited direction to achieve critical objectives.The Targeting Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community (IC) by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products covering a wide spectrum of topics relevant at the national and global level. The successful targeting analyst candidate will leverage critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in data exploitation, processing, and visualization, and be capable of independently triaging and assessing large values of data in a fast-paced environment. All team members are expected to positively support a blended team environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.Required QualificationsActive/current TS/SCI with polygraphMinimum of 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or an additional 4 years with HSD12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience10+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: all-source analysis, HUMINT targeting, counterterrorism operations, counternarcotics analysis, or intelligence support to law enforcement operationsProven ability to convey complex information in oral or written formExperience with 24x7x365 operationsExperience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issuesSolid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirementsExperience mentoring junior targateers or analystsBenefit PackageBecause we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Life InsuranceDisability (Short-Term and Long-Term)Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
This position is contingent upon award of contract***CLEARANCE REQUIREDTS/SCI with PolyLocationWashington D.C.Job DescriptionExperienced Targeting Analyst capable of providing detailed, expert-level analysis of counterterrorism and counternarcotics information. The successful candidate will develop targets and analyze formal reporting to generate courses of action and to alert the U.S. Government to potential threats. The Targeting Analyst must establish and maintain productive community relationships and have the technical expertise and willingness to work with limited direction to achieve critical objectives.The Targeting Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community (IC) by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products covering a wide spectrum of topics relevant at the national and global level. The successful targeting analyst candidate will leverage critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in data exploitation, processing, and visualization, and be capable of independently triaging and assessing large values of data in a fast-paced environment. All team members are expected to positively support a blended team environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.Required QualificationsActive/current TS/SCI with polygraphMinimum of 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or an additional 4 years with HSD12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience10+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: all-source analysis, HUMINT targeting, counterterrorism operations, counternarcotics analysis, or intelligence support to law enforcement operationsProven ability to convey complex information in oral or written formExperience with 24x7x365 operationsExperience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issuesSolid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirementsExperience mentoring junior targateers or analystsBenefit PackageBecause we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Life InsuranceDisability (Short-Term and Long-Term)Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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