Junior Analyst Job at Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Washington

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: Secret – Top Secret/SCI

Must be a US Citizen

Ability to work remotely: No

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Junior Analyst to join the Team!

The Junior Analyst is a great opportunity for individuals looking to begin their career in business and intelligence analysis while supporting DHS’s mission to protect national security. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for public safety and intelligence operations, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic position.

We are seeking an entry-level Junior Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). This role requires individuals who can conduct organizational studies, design systems and procedures, and assist in implementing policies and strategies relevant to the intelligence domain. The Junior Analyst will provide essential support in research, data analysis, process evaluation, and program documentation. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and a commitment to ensuring operational efficiency for DHS I&A initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting organizational studies, work simplification efforts, and evaluations to enhance operational efficiency for DHS I&A.
• Provide support in the development of policies, plans, and strategies, ensuring that intelligence operations are streamlined and effective.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas for process improvement. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of systems or processes aligned with DHS I&A’s goals.
• Assist in creating various program-related work products, including policies, procedures, strategies, reports, presentations, plans, and meeting minutes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including state and local law enforcement agencies, to support program initiatives.
• Help in the collection and analysis of business requirements and support the development of systems or processes that meet program objectives.
• Generate program performance measures and metrics to assess and monitor the progress and outcomes of ongoing initiatives.
• Assist in providing basic information technology analysis, supporting systems related to the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and SharePoint, and ensuring compliance with intelligence community standards.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in business or program analysis.
• 2 years’ experience working with state and local law enforcement.
• Experience supporting federal programs, initiatives, or events.
• Experience with SharePoint and the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), with knowledge of the HSIN-Intel platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Basic analytical skills, with the ability to organize and interpret data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the intelligence community or knowledge of DHS operations.
• Familiarity with research and analysis techniques in an intelligence or law enforcement setting.
• Experience with information technology support in a program or operational setting.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal Office Environment

Travel

• Up to 10% Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and events with federal, state, and local stakeholders.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.