Research Analyst at QinetiQ US

Company OverviewWe 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 USs 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 USIf 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 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.Position OverviewFar 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 and the entities discovered. The individual will be turning fragmented and ambiguous data into actionable information.ResponsibilitiesResearch 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 willinclude sensitive and proprietary information. The candidate will produce detailed a report detailingpersonalities 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 QualificationsEducation or experience in lieu of education: Bachelors degree; or 5-years of military service; or 5-years of comparable civilian sector work experienceMilitary/Government Training: must have Investigative skills.Experience: Demonstrated experience in the following:Deep Research/InvestigationsUse of LLM AIResearch/Investigation Plan DevelopmentOrganization MappingThreat Vector IdentificationVulnerability IdentificationRequired TS/SCI #qinetiqclearedjobPreferred QualificationsTraining: Social Network Analysis Mapping and TargetingExperience: Demonstrated experience in the following:Management/leadership3 years experience mapping relationshipsAbility to self-direct/initiativeExcellent communication skills including briefing GO/FO and Senior Executives preparing executive level reports and assessmentsTechnical3 years Analysis and Assessment writingTracking/assessment of AdTech/AdId marketing and business informationUnderstanding of geolocation dataCI/HUMINT Targeting3 years experience physical resources/asset tracingTools experienceExperience with i2 Analyst Notebook Maltego or equivalent toolsExperience with AdTech AdIDs WiFi mapping toolsCompany EEO StatementAccessibility/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 or call 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.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Spss,Data Collection,R,Stata,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Data Mining,Calculus,Market Research,Operations Research,SAS,Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1