Open-Source Intelligence Analyst

<div class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dynamis is seeking a Junior Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Williston, VT and Santa Ana, CA by performing analysis of information sources to obtain real-time and mission critical person-specific information.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Analysts will perform research and analysis on a myriad of data sources and initiate leads. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Screen, prioritize, and develop leads on incoming cases.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Enter leads into the leads management system of record.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify key targeting data (e.g., addresses, vehicles, places of employment, associates, etc.); collect and include additional intelligence of value to officer and operational safety, pattern(s) of travel, and potential criminal activity/criminal indicators.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure data fields in the system of record are updated, accurate, and complete. Attach pertinent photographs, reports, and correspondence. Once entered, leads will be reviewed by PERC or NCATC federal staff for accuracy, quality, and completeness before disseminating them to ICE Field Offices.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and/or enhance leads as directed by TOD staff or according to established priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Use digital methods to conduct all source and open-source research and analysis on matters of national security in support of ongoing investigations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assess foreign and domestic-based, publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address intelligence requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Exploit data from specific sources and raw intelligence and compile them to validate intelligence collection requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify trends, detect high-risk areas for weapons proliferation, and prioritize enforcement approaches by applying research and advanced analytics.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deliver accurate, complete, and timely data to users across the organization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with sensitive information within the guidelines of statutes, regulations, and policies governing the customer. As detailed in the Terms and Conditions, all personnel will be required to obtain at least a Public Trust High adjudication.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Answer and track incoming phone calls and elicit details from the caller to identify possible allegations and specific actionable information. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain confidentiality of information.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review web tips received online to identify possible allegations and specific actionable information. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Compare viable tips to existing information and process as necessary. &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Analyze content of phone and web tips to determine if allegation is within ICE jurisdiction; as dictated by current procedure, policy, or instruction. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform research in sensitive, law enforcement, DHS, and open-source databases to identify reported subjects, immigration status, and criminal history. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Accurately document information received from a tipster and reference findings obtained from law enforcement or open-source systems. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write detailed reports to document research results, identify the appropriate field office for report dissemination and upload the report into the required database.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;">Requirements:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">U.S. Citizenship</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to obtain ICE suitability (current ICE or DHS suitability is preferred).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Education/Experience: </span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of experience performing primarily social media, and open-source information research, targeting, and analysis; or,</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Associate’s degree and two years of experience performing primarily social media and open-source information research, targeting, and analysis; or, </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">High school diploma or GED and three years of experience performing primarily social media and open-source information research, targeting, and analysis.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> &nbsp;Shall provide support in accordance with NCATC duty hours (i.e., Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:30 pm (Eastern Time) or PERC duty hours (24x7, 365 days per year). </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work hours are to be aligned with the NCATC’s and PERC’s established hours.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work is deemed mission essential and will be expected to continue during government shutdowns. &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Telework and remote work are not generally authorized. However, in extenuating circumstances, telework and remote work may be authorized on a case-by-case basis with written telework authorization by the COR in accordance with agency policies.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Preferred:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current or recent experience providing open-source analytical support for DHS or other US Government clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Watch Center or similar threat monitoring experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Federal law enforcement experience</span></li> </ul> </div>