Research Analyst

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Far Ridgeline Engagements, a QinetiQ US company, is seeking an experienced Targeter or Organizational Mapping Specialist to support the visualization and analysis of complex organizational structure both CONUS and OCONUS. The goal is to discover relationships between entities and individuals. This role requires the individual to think and act as both investigator and red team member. You will both investigate and red team the entities discovered. The individual will be turning fragmented and ambiguous data inter actionable information.

Research and Analysis position focused on identification of personalities to understand security vulnerabilities revealed by common trends among those personalities. Research will initially begin with open source information (printed and online). Experience with major LLM AIs and assessment of the models' rationalization and guardrails is beneficial. The later phase in the project will include sensitive and proprietary information. The candidate will produce detailed a report detailing personalities, organizations, and how they relate; and, link diagram to illustrate. The candidate is expected to present complex findings in a clear, concise manner tailored to both technical specialists and executive level decision makers. Adhere to the highest of standard of ethical conduct, legal compliance, and operational security in all investigative and analytic techniques. Document analytical methodologies, reasoning, and full investigative process to ensure transparency, repeatability, and auditability. Ensure all sensitive data is handled, stored, and transmitted in accordance with classification guidelines.

Required TS/SCI #qinetiqclearedjob

• Training: Social Network Analysis, Mapping, and Targeting
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in the following:
• Management/leadership
  • 3+ years' experience mapping relationships
  • Ability to self-direct/initiative
  • Excellent communication skills including briefing GO/FO and Senior Executives, preparing executive level reports and assessments
• Technical
  • 3+ years Analysis and Assessment writing
  • Tracking/assessment of AdTech/AdId, marketing and business information
  • Understanding of geolocation data
  • CI/HUMINT Targeting
  • 3+ years experience physical resources/asset tracing
• Tools experience
• Experience with i2 Analyst Notebook, Maltego or equivalent tools
• Experience with AdTech, AdIDs, WiFi mapping tools

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.