Cultural Analyst II

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Job Description:

Supports MISO operations regarding cultural expertise in the USSTRATCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Possess a working knowledge of all cultural and linguistic norms specific to the Combatant Command (CCMD) AOR and provides guidance to the staff that support the CCMD AOR regarding internet-based MISO planning, analysis, execution, and assessments. This staff member performs supervisory and technical guidance for the following functions. Possesses native language fluency, social media proficiency, and an understanding of the online environment (e.g., culture, norms, current events). Analyzes foreign language environments and provides input/expertise to team members that perform statistical pattern/trend analysis and qualitative analysis. Assists team members in surveying the internet to find relevant social networks and nodal pathways that can be analyzed and measured against CCMDs objectives. Provides written and verbal fluency for the CCMD AOR. Provides specific knowledge of historical, political, and cultural anthropology. Provides broad knowledge of the history, political movements, and dissident factions that shaped the CCMD AOR. Works in close coordination with the CCMD Lead and MISO Planners. Provides cross functional expertise to other task areas on an as needed basis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Team Lead in all mission requirements.
Demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise in job family.
Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership.
Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Candidates must possess at least a BA/BS or MA/MS degree from a certified institution in a relevant field of study. Candidates that have at least 10 years of specific and relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Candidates must have 5 years of experience in a technical role of a relevant field of work. Experience specific to USSOCOM MISO Support services will be given significant preference.

• Must possess Top Secret (TS) Security clearance with Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility.

• Must be able to obtain US passport.

• Requires working knowledge of current on-line applications and social platforms popular in USSTRATCOM AOR.

• Must be able to fluently speak and write in the language of candidate’s cultural expertise.

• Detailed understanding of topical issues and specific knowledge of historical, political, and cultural anthropology, as it pertains to candidate’s cultural region.

• Must have a broad knowledge of the history, political movements, and dissident factions that have shaped candidate’s culture over time.

• Knowledge on cultural, norms and current events on the internet with proficiency in social platforms and popular web/mobile applications in the regions of the world in candidate’s culture.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Graduate degree in in a relevant field of study.

• Possesses specific ability to provide technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.

• Possesses decision making and domain knowledge capability.

• Ability to establish goals and plans that meet project objectives.

• Possesses people interface, leadership, and communication skills commensurate with assigned duties.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ .

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