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<div><div>ECS is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst - Senior to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.
</div>ECS Federal is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Washington, DC. We are looking to hire a Senior Cyber Defense Analyst to support a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in Washington DC. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.

Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to interpret the information collected by network tools (e.g. Nslookup, Ping, and Traceroute).</li>
<li>Ability to conduct independent analysis with minimal assistance on events generated by SIEM and individual security tools.</li>
<li>Ability to create custom detection rules to query log data for indicators of compromise.</li>
<li>Experience conducting security event analysis from beginning to end and determining root cause.</li>
<li>Experience creating and reviewing standard operating procedures with minimal supervision and oversight.</li>
<li>Ability to mentor junior personnel and provide guidance on analysis that may exceed the capabilities of junior analysts.</li>
<li>Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists).</li>
<li>Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (e.g., alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins).</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident categories, incident responses, and timelines for responses.</li>
<li>Knowledge of front-end collection systems, including traffic collection, filtering, and selection.</li>
<li>Experience with system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer.</li>
<li>Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution attacks).</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of cyber attackers (e.g., script kiddies, insider threat, non-nation state sponsored, and nation sponsored).</li>
<li>Knowledge of various types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).</li>
<li>Knowledge of file extensions (e.g., .dll, .bat, .zip, .pcap, .gzip).</li>
<li>Knowledge of front-end collection systems, including traffic collection, filtering, and selection</li>
<li>Develop content for cyber defense tools.</li>
<li>Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.</li>
<li>Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts.</li>
<li>Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level.</li>
<li>Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.</li>
<li>Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.</li>
<li>Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.</li>
<li>Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.</li>
<li>Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata.</li>
<li>Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).</li>
<li>Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools.</li>
</ul>
*6+ years of relevant work experience required*

Salary Range: $107,000 - $124,000

General Description of Benefits
Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelors degree or higher</li>
<li>6+ years' experience in Network/data analysis, packet capture analysis, malware detection, custom intrusion signature development, advanced information assurance</li>
<li>Certifications addressing incident handling (identification, overview, and preparation) buffer overflow, client attacks, covering tacks (networks, systems), denial of service attaches, incident handing (containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned), network attacks, password attacks, reconnaissance, scanning (discovery and mapping, techniques and defense), session hijacking and cache poisoning, techniques for maintaining access, web applications attacks, worms, bots, and bot-nets</li>
<li>Active TS/SCI clearance</li>
</ul>
 
Req Benefits:
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Cyber Defense Analyst - Senior

ValidaTek

<div>Company Overview: At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com Summary:
<div>
The Senior Information Assurance Specialist plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the cybersecurity posture of a DHS-affiliated program. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced cybersecurity methodologies, tools, and policy frameworks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. Core responsibilities include intrusion detection and prevention, secure software/system design, reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, and data protection strategies.</div><div>
The specialist ensures that all cybersecurity architectures, risk management practices, standards, and operational controls align with enterprise IT strategies and DHS cybersecurity requirements. This role also involves conducting risk assessments, compliance audits, and forensic investigations in response to cyber incidents, while shaping the evolution of the program&rsquo;s security ecosystem.</div><div>
** This role requires an on-site presence Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm**</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li><div>
Design and implement cybersecurity controls, architectures, and risk mitigation strategies that align with DHS policies and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).</div></li><li><div>
Develop tools and techniques for threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability remediation, including malware analysis and reverse engineering.</div></li><li><div>
Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, analyze logs and alerts, and investigate anomalies using modern forensic and analytical tools.</div></li><li><div>
Lead development and testing of disaster recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) plans to ensure mission resilience.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend and deploy secure hardware and software solutions; design and manage firewalls, encryption protocols, and access control measures.</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to enterprise-wide security awareness, training, and user education initiatives to promote a culture of cyber vigilance.</div></li><li><div>
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, threat vectors, and security trends; integrate findings into the security strategy.</div></li><li><div>
Provide expert guidance to program leadership on risk posture, mitigation priorities, and investment strategies in cybersecurity capabilities.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Knowledge: Contributes to and shapes advanced cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and standards. Applies deep subject matter expertise to evolving challenges.</div></li><li><div>
Problem Solving: Develops innovative solutions to complex, high-impact cyber threats and architectural challenges.</div></li><li><div>
Discretion/Latitude: Operates with broad autonomy; defines goals, priorities, and methodologies with minimal oversight.</div></li><li><div>
Impact: Decisions and recommendations directly influence the security, continuity, and regulatory compliance of mission-critical DHS operations.</div></li><li><div>
Liaison/Leadership: Serves as a trusted technical advisor to program and agency leadership. May lead cybersecurity projects, task orders, or cross-functional teams.</div></li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience can be substituted in lieu of bachelor's degree.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.</div></li><li><div>
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP).</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated experience with security tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, forensics tools).</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.</div></li><li>
Must be able to obtain DHS EOD suitability. Start date will be established once EOD suitability has been received.</li><li>
This role performs onsite Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.</li></ul>
Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $120,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $155,000.00/Yr. Salary Disclosure: Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required. EEO Statement: ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.</div>

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

Connsci

<div>Connsci is seeking an Information Security Analyst with hands on expertise supporting federal cybersecurity operations and compliance frameworks. The individual will be responsible for ensuring systems maintain a secure posture across their lifecycle and will also serve as an advisor on information security matters.
In this role you can expect to:<ul><li>
Maintain and enhance vulnerability management programs, analyze scan data (e.g., Tenable Nessus) and apply STIGs for compliance.</li><li>
Monitor IT systems throughout their lifecycle for changes impacting security posture, ensuring alignment with RMF and ATO requirements.</li><li>
Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&amp;Ms, and configuration management records.</li><li>
Research vendor documentation and CVE advisories to identify and implement remediation steps or compensating controls.</li><li>
Prioritize vulnerabilities and implement remediation action plans in conjunction with system and application owners</li><li>
Support incident response activities, continuous monitoring, and risk assessments of all security controls.</li><li>
Provide technical guidance, policy documentation, and security status reporting to stakeholders.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience</li><li>
At least 5 years of experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs</li><li>
At least 3 years of experience with security tools (Nessus, Splunk, Wireshark, Palo Alto, or CrowdStrike)</li><li>
At least 3 years of experience with RMF, STIGs, security auditing, and incident handling</li><li>
At least 1 year of experience researching and remediating advisories from the CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database</li><li>
At least one of the following certifications: Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, CCNA-Security, SSCP, CAP, or CASP</li><li>
Minimum current government clearance level of Top Secret or Public Trust High Risk Tier 4</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience supporting federal law enforcement agencies</li><li>
Knowledge of SDLC and integration of security across IT projects</li></ul> 
Location: This role allows for remote work but there is a chance for occasional time in office for critical/collaborative initiatives. The office location is in Washington, DC and is Metro and rail (Union Station) accessible. 
About Connsci
At Connsci, our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner for our clients, helping them achieve impactful results by addressing mission-critical issues that affect their bottom line. We recognize the importance of customizing our services to best fit our clients' needs and understanding what it takes to propel their organizations forward. By implementing industry-leading best practices and leveraging our multifaceted experience and expertise, we deliver services that are essential for any organization aiming to reach its goals.
What You Can Expect:<ul><li>
Collaboration and Innovation: Work in an environment where collaboration and innovation are key. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference for our clients.</li><li>
Professional Growth: Be part of a team that values professional development. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement, allowing you to enhance your skills and career.</li><li>
Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful work that addresses mission-critical issues and supports organizations in achieving their goals.</li></ul>
By joining Connsci, you'll become part of a dedicated team that is committed to delivering strategic, impactful solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs, enabling them to achieve their goals with confidence and efficiency. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and IT services, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us. 
At this time, Connsci will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Connsci is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Connsci makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.</div>

Security Analyst (Top Secret Cleared)

Virtru

<div><div>About Virtru:

Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that's why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data&mdash;everywhere it's shared&mdash;through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.

At Virtru, our motto is &quot;Respect the people. Respect the data.&quot; Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you're demonstrating respect for the people who own that data.

Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy.</div>
Compensation: $130,000-$180,000/year

Team &amp; Position Details:

Here at Virtru you'll help build a cutting edge security compliance program aligned with FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and just about any other security/privacy framework you can think of, whilst getting your hands on some of today's most important tools and tech like Kubernetes, GCP, AWS, Terraform. We put a high value on input from everyone on our team. Your voice will have a significant impact. With a constantly growing customer base, there is no shortage of challenging and exciting scaling/optimization work to ensure that we can provide the most secure and performant service.

As a GRC Analyst at Virtru, you will be the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries. You will lead and manage the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance, by conducting gap analyses and developing a roadmap to address compliance requirements. You will also play a vital role in supporting our existing FedRAMP, SOC2, and PCI DSS compliance.

Get in touch if you are excited to help us grow into a world-class security compliance program.

As a Security Governance Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC) Analyst, your responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Manage and implement complex controls frameworks for large systems, consisting of Cloud infrastructure and Software as a Service (SaaS) services (GCP, AWS, GitHub, Okta, etc).</li>
<li>Design and develop automation solutions for evidence collection across Cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and SaaS services.</li>
<li>Conduct risk assessments across business units and processes. Identify risk findings and recommend remediation and risk mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Assist or implement automated controls to support risk mitigation efforts across various business units with stakeholders.</li>
<li>Incorporate CMMC certification into Virtru's slate of compliance assessments and ongoing monitoring activities (FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI).</li>
<li>Facilitate the third-party vendor on-boarding and annual review process by evaluating the security of current and prospective partners.</li>
<li>Participate in incident response (IR) activities, providing risk analysis and remediation support as needed.</li>
<li>Enhance the team with your individualism, spirit, and love of learning.</li>
</ul>
Skills that will help you thrive in this role:
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5+ years of information security, IT audit and/or IT Risk Management, or GRC Analyst/Engineer experience</li>
<li>Deep understanding of at least few of the following: CMMC, NIST 800-53 &amp; 800-171, FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, and/or other global privacy compliance frameworks</li>
<li>Technical acumen. Strong understanding of modern cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) and familiarity with GRC tools (Hyperproof, Vanta, Drata, etc) and SIEM tools (Datadog, Splunk)</li>
<li>You're a relationship builder and have worked with both business and technical risk and understand how to translate risk to various levels of the organization</li>
<li>Have experience training and coaching teams to become better security and privacy practitioners</li>
<li>Like working on an autonomous agile team. At Virtru, you will have ownership of security, but you'll collaborate with everyone to make sure we produce and implement the right solutions</li>
<li>Ability to resolve conflicts and drive issues to completion.</li>
<li>Work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency.</li>
<li>Hands on experience deploying and managing vulnerability scanning/cloud security posture management tools (Wiz, Prismacloud, etc.) to meet security compliance requirements</li>
<li>Real-world IR experience participating on security On-Call teams</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Javascript to automate manual tasks</li>
<li>Familiarity with GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts</li>
</ul>
Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:
<ul>
<li>Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence</li>
<li>Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset</li>
<li>Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve</li>
<li>Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.</li>
</ul>
Perks &amp; Benefits:

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as&hellip;
<ul>
<li>A Flexible PTO policy &mdash; we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.</li>
<li>A $1,500 annual Learning &amp; Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.</li>
<li>Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!</li>
<li>Access to an Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.</li>
<li>A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account</li>
<li>A high degree of flexibility &mdash; Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.</li>
</ul>
In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&amp;I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority.

Additional perks include:
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation</li>
<li>Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies</li>
<li>401K contribution and stock options</li>
<li>Full medical, dental, and vision benefits</li>
<li>New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes</li>
<li>Structured semi-annual 360&deg; performance reviews</li>
</ul>
Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.</div>

Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

<div>ECS is seeking a Cyber Defense Incident Response - Mid to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cyber attackers (e.g., script kiddies, insider threat, non-nation state sponsored, and nation sponsored).</li>
<li>Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).</li>
<li>Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management and leadership.</li>
<li>Ability to design incident response for cloud service models.</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident categories, incident responses, and timelines for responses.</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols (e.g. TCP/IP), services (e.g., web, mail, DNS), and how they interact to provide network communications.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Application Security Risks (e.g. Open Web Application Security Project Top 10 list)</li>
<li>Coordinate incident response functions.</li>
<li>Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.</li>
<li>Correlate incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.</li>
<li>Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system [IDS] logs) to identify possible threats to network security.</li>
<li>Perform cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.</li>
<li>Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.</li>
<li>Perform initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.</li>
<li>Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).</li>
<li>Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.</li>
<li>Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution.</li>
<li>Employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, security robustness).</li>
<li>Collect intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, Trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.</li>
<li>Coordinate with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data.</li>
<li>Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.</li>
</ul>
*5+ years of relevant work experience required*

Salary Range: $95,000 - $108,000

General Description of Benefits
Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher</li>
<li>5+ years' experience in Malware analysis, digital forensics, data/network analysis, penetration testing, information assurance, leading incident handling</li>
<li>Must have, or be able to obtain within 3 months, one of the following certifications: CERT Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH), ECC Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), or ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
</li><li>Active Secret clearance
</li></ul> 
Req Benefits:
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Cyber Defense Incident Responder - Mid

Amentum

<div>Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, Amentum supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world.
The Declassification Analyst will use their analytical skills to apply policy and procedures created by the client in conducting second-tier reviews on different review mediums (declassification, research, records management, security reviews, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)).
Essential Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>
Analyze, research and make the final recommendation on classified and unclassified records.</li>
<li>
Ability to perform a variety of information management reviews (declassification, FOIA, research, records management, security reviews).</li>
<li>
Participates as a team member but also works independently to adjudicate decisions on documents (independent research is also required).</li>
<li>
Proper understanding of document markings and ultimately proper handling.</li>
<li>
Strong understanding of classification, declassification, and FOIA exemption categories.</li>
<li>
Adept at recognizing actual and possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information in all types of documents.</li>
<li>
Ability to correctly apply appropriate review guidance.</li>
<li>
Ability to apply proper records management techniques to ensure the integrity of reviewed material.</li>
<li>
Able to research information and ask questions to make informed decisions.</li>
<li>
Ability to interact with the government client when necessary.</li>
<li>
Leverages professional experience such as intelligence, military, operational security, or foreign affairs training while executing job responsibilities.</li>
<li>
Leads and coordinates new analyst training.</li>
<li>
Plans work, mentors and provides consistent feedback to junior and information management analysts.</li>
<li>
Conducts reinforcement training for junior and information management analysts.</li>
<li>
May be asked to lead small ad hoc teams of short duration.</li>
<li>
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:<ul>
<li>
Bachelor's degree in History, Political Science, International Affairs, Security Studies or related field of study and at least 1 - 3 years relevant experience; or 3 -5 years direct experience in declassification, research, FOIA, public policy, intelligence, military weapons systems, or records management/museum experience may be substituted.</li>
<li>
Experience in one or more of the following areas: working in a group environment, working either independently or under minimal supervision, working in a fluid setting.</li>
<li>
Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.</li>
<li>
Position may require periodic travel within the National Capital Region.</li>
<li>
Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:<ul>
<li>
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 25 pounds, constant sitting while at their desk, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.</li>
<li>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to Lift up to 25 pounds, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc.</li>
</ul>
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Compensation
The annual starting salary/ hourly rate for this position is between $65,000-$70,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility
requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and parental leave. 
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.</div>

Declassification Analyst

ARDENT

<div>Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers' most difficult problems&mdash;and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are &quot;All In.&quot; We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being &quot;All In&quot; for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Ardent and its partners are seeking a GIS Operations Research Analyst to join the team.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at the ICE Ops Center at 500 12th St., SW, Washington, DC.

Position Overview

Ardent and its partners are seeking a highly skilled GIS Operations Research Analyst to support data-driven decision-making at ICE through advanced analytics, geospatial technology, and enterprise GIS administration. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong ESRI Enterprise administration experience, operational research expertise, and an interest in contributing to national-level missions.

You will lead efforts in geospatial data management, performance analytics, and dashboard development, while administering and optimizing ESRI's Enterprise GIS environment, with a specific focus on Portal for ArcGIS.

Key Responsibilities
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<li>Serve as a Senior Operations Research Analyst, leading complex data analysis and reporting projects in support of strategic decision-making.
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<li>Oversee the creation and implementation of performance dashboards, maps, and statistical models using large and diverse datasets.
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<li>Administer and maintain ESRI Enterprise GIS systems, with emphasis on Portal for ArcGIS configuration, optimization, security, and user management.
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<li>Manage geospatial data workflows, enterprise integrations, and performance tuning for enterprise GIS environments.
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<li>Conduct quality control, validation, and continuous improvement of data and analytics products.
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<li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify data gaps and develop meaningful visualizations and analytic tools.
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<li>Present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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<li>Support application automation and customization using scripting/coding languages such as Python, .NET, or Java (preferred).
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</ul>Required Qualifications
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<li>Master's degree (MA/MS) in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), or a related field.
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<li>In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field plus 2 additional years of related experience (7 years total) may be substituted.
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</ul></li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in:
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<li>Developing data-driven performance reporting tools.
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<li>Building dashboards with SQL queries and optimized datasets.
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<li>Performing statistical and geospatial analyses (trend forecasting, logistics, mapping, etc.).
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<li>Presenting data to diverse audiences and leadership.
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<li>Managing data quality and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
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</ul></li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience administering ESRI Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS, including installation, upgrades, configuration, and security management.
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<li>Experience integrating GIS with enterprise IT systems and optimizing geospatial data workflows.</li>
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Active Top Secret (TS) or DHS SCI Clearance
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</ul>Preferred Qualifications
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<li>Professional ESRI Enterprise Administration Certification.
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<li>Proficiency in R and Python (training certificate preferred).
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<li>Familiarity with application customization and automation via scripting or programming languages such as .NET, Java, or Python.
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<li>Experience working in federal, law enforcement, or national security environments.
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</ul>Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.</div>

GIS Operations Research Analyst

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