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Intelligence Planner (Language Coordinator)

Core One

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
*This position requires TS/SCI*
Responsibilities:
  • Executes and on occasion, leads research, analysis, and evaluation efforts as well as studies, analyses, assessments, and technical reports, which may include the use of existing documents, databases, models, architectures and simulations.
  • Provides mid to high-level analytical assessments and advice on complex issues, which require extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
  • May attend various types of symposia and meetings at the ARSTAF and DOD level
  • Works with DLI Language training programs; language maintenance/sustainment resources and programs; Army language coded billet requirements; linguist support to DoD activities; and programming and resourcing Army Foreign Language Programs
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree; advanced intelligence discipline training; or other equivalent DoD or service Intelligence experience.
  • Minimum Experience: Fourteen (14) years of experience as an Army Intelligence analyst with experience from tactical to strategic.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience managing Army Linguists.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience working Army Foreign Language Policy and Programs.
  • Has served as a staff action officer at the HQDA (DCS, G-2 preferred) or Joint (J-2 preferred) or OSD (OUSD (I) preferred) or a closely related DOD organization/agency.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Combat deployment experience as an Intelligence Officer/Warrant Officer or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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