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Description Bison Group - Mission First. People Always. At Bison Group LLC, we're more than a defense contractor - we're a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action. When you join Bison Group, you're not just filling a role - you're stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports the Department of Defense, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose. Work Schedule: * Stateside: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
* Deployed: 7 days per week, 12 hours per day
Essential Responsibilities: As an Identity Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for producing all-source Identity Intelligence (I2) analysis and intelligence products in support of global missions and customers. You will apply an understanding of I2 tradecraft to produce analysis focused on the full range of unique identifying human characteristics and modalities to include, but not limited to, fingerprints, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), iris scans, voiceprints, facial recognition features, and behavior for the purposes of identifying and tracking persons and networks. This includes fusing identity attributes, such as biographical, biological, behavioral, contextual, and reputational information related to individuals and intelligence associated with those attributes, to identify and assess threats of individuals and networks, their capabilities and capacity, centers of gravity, objectives, intent, and potential courses of action. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication and constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Requirements Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): * Experience conducting research within applicable databases; ability to compile, analyze and synthesize necessary data to provide an assessment within the scope of the assigned mission and government approved format
* Experience applying intelligence structured analytic techniques; strong research and writing skills, and experience with basic computer applications, search engines, and data processing systems * Demonstrates a deep understanding of Identity Intelligence tradecraft
* Experience successfully producing intelligence analysis with moderate oversight
* Experience with I2 analytical tools and databases, including BI2R/I2AR, SOFEX, Palantir, AIDP/Maven, Query Tree, Chrome, Analyst Notebook, Open-Source research, Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT), TIDE, Pulse, QLIX
* Demonstrated knowledge of complex analytic methodologies and structured analytic techniques to examine biases, assumptions and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil's Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis
* Demonstrates the ability to participate in analytical debate and be receptive to constructive criticism
* Demonstrates the ability to brief mission and production related topics to internal and external government clients, military personnel, and contract audiences
* Ability to operate both independently and as a member of a team
* Ability to meet appropriate COCOM pre-deployment requirements and willingness deploy to OCONUS (austere) locations for a minimum of 6 months
Security Clearance Required: * TS/SCI
Minimum Education: * High School Education
Minimum Years of Experience: * 10 yrs relevant experience, 6 yrs w/ Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications: * Experience conducting U.S. Government Military Source Operations, Counterintelligence and Source Validation. (Military MOS 35M, 35L, 0211, 1N7X1, K13A) The Bison Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or our policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail . This mailbox is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails sent for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Disclaimer: This position offers a wage or salary range based on market data and internal pay policies. This range is a good-faith estimate and may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. We do not request or use prior compensation history in making employment decisions. Any voluntary disclosure of prior wage information may be considered to support a higher offer but will not be used to justify a lower offer. The Bison Group offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and accrued PTO including vacation, sick leave and holidays. The listed pay range serves as a general guideline rather than a guaranteed salary. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, role-specific responsibilities; candidate qualifications such as education, skills, and mission-aligned experience; market data, business considerations, internal equity, and any applicable legal or bargaining agreements (if any). Salary Description $70,000-$85,000