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Maritime Policy Analyst with Security Clearance

Description

This is a full time, FLSA exempt position at the National Maritime Intelligence Center, Suitland, MD. The analyst will work as part of a contractor team on Global Maritime Intelligence Integration (GMII) and/or Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) subject areas where a high level of interaction is maintained and expected. The position will be available approximately 01July 2009. Limited CONUS and OCONUS travel is expected.

Description:

The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) at the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) conducts in-depth analysis of worldwide maritime developments to assess overall patterns in the movement of vessels, movement of high-interest cargoes and other items in the maritime domain that may pose a threat to the security of the United States. MAI supports this effort with specialized analyses of commercial maritime operations focused on issues of National Security interest and in-depth studies and reports.

The incumbent will report to the project manager, and will assist Senior Analysts in planning, outlining, drafting, and finalizing a variety of specialized analyses, briefings, and reports. This will include collecting and integrating data from multiple sources, primarily to produce a coherent description of activities and policies under review. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will be expected to interact with senior government and industry executives and must have the written, oral, and interview skills required to perform at this level. The incumbent will work as part of a diverse team of professionals with varying specialties and expertise and will be expected to develop contacts and maintain liaison with external intelligence and non-intelligence organizations to help validate and verify data under review. The incumbent is required to undertake continual professional development to lead to internal assignment to positions of greater responsibility.

Required Capabilities:

•Demonstrable capabilities in topical research, data analysis, and development and visual presentation of analytical conclusions.
•Possess strong oral expression and briefing skills along with demonstrated writing ability.
•Two or more years experience in analysis and development of policy impacting the maritime domain.
•U.S. Military and/or U.S. Intelligence Community experience analyzing commercial maritime activity, maritime trade issues, or law enforcement-related issues (counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, criminal networks).
•Working knowledge of GMII and/or MDA areas.
•Experience with and capability to use standard data processing software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
•Capabilities to logically document reasoning will be assessed.
•Working knowledge of MS Project.

Desired Capabilities:

•Bachelor’s Degree in political science, international affairs, or a related discipline.
•Five-plus years experience in U.S. Military and/or U.S. Intelligence Community analysis organizations.
•Direct experience or expertise in GMII, MDA and/or commercial maritime issues.

Minimum Security Clearance Requirement:

Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI)
Eligible now for Sensitive Compartmented information (TS/SCI) as evidenced by adjudication to DCID 6/4 standards (as documented in JPAS) within the last 4 1/2 years based on current SSBI or SBPR

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