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Appendix A of the Ordering Guide

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA 3)

Labor Categories and Experience Levels

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APPENDIX A

SIA 3 Labor Categories and Experience Levels

1. The SIA 3 PMO gathered input from stakeholders across the DIE to create experience levels

and labor categories for use in the SIA 3 IDIQ. At the time of the initial IDIQ award, there

were 4 experience levels and 94 labor categories. The PMO anticipates that there will be very

few new labor category requirements identified during life of the contract. Offices

identifying new requirements should provide details to the PMO; the PMO will then work

with the IDIQ CO to add these labor categories to the contract.

Additionally, some labor categories include classified definitions. Offices requiring the 

classified versions should contact the PMO for assistance.

2. Experience Levels. The SIA 3 IDIQ requires contractor personnel with four levels of

experience. Qualifications and skills requirements for each level follow. Some individual

labor categories have additional requirements that are detailed with that labor category.

2.1 Junior

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions

outlined in the specified labor category description.

• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines

and procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of

information. Demonstrates understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not

limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Demonstrates ability to defend

analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when

presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.

• Demonstrates ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents,

assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools

(e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled

formats.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized

manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills. Demonstrates

proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to,

obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data

protocols.

• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies

in information.

• Demonstrates working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as

structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions,
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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 understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to

include but not limited to, technical sensors / platforms and human intelligence sources

related to the labor category.

• Demonstrates understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with

collection managers, and developing collection requirements.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the

specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total

of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a

Bachelor’s degree.

2.2 Mid. Meets all qualifications and skills of a Junior, plus:

• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all

developmental training and experiences for the labor category.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be

incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.

Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of

analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information

sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for

defense intelligence.

• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.

Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses

argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing

perspectives.

• Desired Experience: At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the

specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education.

2.3 Senior. Meets all qualifications and skills of a Mid, plus:

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities

required to meet mission requirements.

• Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue

developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
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Demonstrates ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that 

enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.

• Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues

across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.

• Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft

standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic

products.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college

or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university

accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an

additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to

the Master’s degree.

2.4 Expert. Meets all qualifications and skills of a Senior, plus:

• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and

analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and

executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with

labor category mission.

• Demonstrates extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and

expertise to Defense planners and policymaker (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).

• Desired Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the

specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college

or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

3. Labor Qualifications. Unless specified in the specific labor categories and duty description

section, the following qualifications are applicable to all labor categories in the Analysis

mission task area. TOs may further specify and require a minimum language qualification

level of 3 / 3 / 3 in listening / reading / speaking proficiency as measured by the Defense

Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or equivalent.

4. Mission Task Areas. Distributed across the five Mission Task Areas, there are 103 labor 

categories.

4.1. Analysis. Labor categories of the Analysis mission task encompass a wide range of 

analytic intelligence requirements from regional and political-military capabilities to 

technical and functional aspects of foreign defense military industries in support of 

warfighters, Defense planners and policymakers. Within such roles, contractors shall 

produce or contribute to all-source intelligence to DIE and IC products and do so within inplace tradecraft expertise expectations.
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4.1.1. Analysis Labor Categories and Duty Descriptions (47). For each of the following 

Analysis labor categories, individual TOs will specify the expertise needed spanning:

• Air Systems Analyst

• All Source Analyst

• Biological Weapons (BW) Analyst

• Biometrics / Identity Intelligence (I2) Analyst

• Chemical Weapons (CW) Analyst

• Command, Control, Communication, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Analyst

• Counterdrug (CD) / Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) Analyst

• Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst

• Counterterrorism / Insurgency Analyst

• Cyber Analyst

• Defense Industry Analyst

• Denial and Deception (D&D) Analyst

• Economic Analyst

• Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Analyst

• Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst

• Energy Analyst

• Geospatial Analyst

• Ground Systems Analyst

• Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) Analyst

• Logistics / Transportation Analyst

• Measurements and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) Analyst

• Medical Intelligence Analyst

• Military Forces Analyst

• Missiles System Analyst

• Naval / Maritime / Naval Infantry Analyst

• Nuclear Systems Analyst

• Nuclear Weapons Analyst

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst

• Political Military Analyst

• Prisoner of War (POW) / Missing In Action (MIA) Analyst

• Proliferation Analyst

• Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst

• Social Media and Crowd-Sourced Data (SMCDA) Analyst

• Social Network Analyst

• Socio-Cultural Analyst

• Space / CounterSpace Analyst

• Target Materials (TM) Analyst

• Targeting Analyst

• Technical Intelligence (TECHINT) Analyst

• Technical SIGINT Analyst
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• Technology Analyst

• Threat Finance Analyst

• Underground Facility (UGF) Analyst

• Warning Analyst

• Watchlist Analyst

• Weapons Systems Analyst

• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Analyst

4.1.2. Descriptions

4.1.2.1. Air Systems Analyst – Conducts all-source analysis of foreign air systems and air 

forces and operations to include, but not limited to, exercises, tactics, platforms, 

sensors, strategy and doctrine, weapons and readiness. Follows technology transfer and 

its military impact and ability of recipient countries to assimilate transferred 

technology. Analyzes military air force and potential commercial airline activities and 

assets to include, but not limited to, commercial airlines, military aircraft, cargo 

movements, logistical and maintenance, readiness, counter-narcotics, elicit trade, 

command and control (C2), defensive systems, and air base infrastructure.

4.1.2.2. All Source Analyst – Conducts analysis using intelligence and information from 

multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security 

issues and developments that are regional or functional in nature. Provides all-source 

analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence 

analytic requirements.

4.1.2.3. BW Analyst – Performs BW programs analysis to include, but not limited to, national 

and military doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command force structures, 

and resources relating to current, emerging and future programs. Identifies technical 

capabilities, security, and vulnerabilities of BW programs, to include and not limited to 

BW production, stockpile, logistics and security, research and development, scientists, 

BW facilities characteristics and other related BW facilities. Performs BW proliferation 

and procurement analysis by identifying, and monitoring entities involved in sale or 

transfer of controlled and dual-use BW related goods. Identify supply chain 

vulnerabilities as well as identify procurement needs for BW programs.

4.1.2.4. Biometrics / I2 Analyst – Conducts analytic production 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. Fuses identity attributes to include, but not limited to, biographical, 

biological, behavioral, contextual, and reputational information related to individuals 

and intelligence associated with those attributes to identify and assess threat individuals 

and networks, their capabilities and capacity, centers of gravity, objectives, intent, and 

potential courses of action. Analyzes friendly and adversary biometric systems to 

understand their capabilities, vulnerabilities, and to inform the U.S. Defense 

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policy documents, in accordance with applicable DoD authorities and guidance, to 

facilitate and advance I2 across the DIE.

4.1.2.5. CW Analyst – Performs CW programs analysis, to include and not limited to national 

doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command authorities, and resources 

relating to current, emerging, and future CW programs. Identifies technical capabilities, 

security, and vulnerabilities to CW programs, to include, but not limited to, CW 

production, stockpile, logistics and security, research and development, testing, CW 

employment, scientists, CW facility characteristics, and other related CW facilities. 

Performs CW proliferation and procurement analysis by identifying and monitoring 

entities involved in the sale and or transfer of controlled and dual use CW related 

goods. Performs supply chain vulnerability analysis as well as procurement needs for 

CW programs. Performs analysis of foreign governments’ adherence and 

implementation of international and bilateral commitments to destroy CW capabilities 

and stockpiles.

4.1.2.6. C4I Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.7. CD / TOC Analyst – Conducts all-source analysis of world-wide drug related issues to 

include, but not limited to, TOC, CD, and drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), DTO 

operations, internal security, methods, organizational facilities, personalities involved 

in drug production, processing, flow and narco-terrorism. Provide operational CD 

intelligence support both to DoD elements performing drug detection and monitoring 

missions and to U.S. and international law enforcement agencies involved in drug 

interdiction and anti-kingpin missions. Performs predictive analysis on the flows and 

patterns of TOC, CD, and DTOs and follows drug related corruption influence.

4.1.2.8. CounterIntelligence (CI) Analyst – Produces IC-coordinated all-source intelligence 

analytic products on foreign intelligence entities capabilities, intentions, willingness, 

and opportunities to threaten U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, resources, 

activities, and interests worldwide. Analysis is comprised of regional and functional CI 

topics, including foreign intelligence threats to Defense Critical Infrastructure Program 

(DCIP) and DoD supply chains and emerging technologies, and threats from foreign 

intelligence technical equipment to the DoD. Provides analytic support to senior 

officials, collectors, and operators throughout the DoD, IC, and law enforcement 

agencies/organizations and for DIA’s CI programs, functions, and mission activities.

4.1.2.9. Counterterrorism / Insurgency Analyst – Produces IC-coordinated all-source 

intelligence analytic products on non-state actors such as terrorist and insurgency 

groups and their activities worldwide. Analysis includes, but is not limited to, 

identifying, exposing, and exploiting terrorist / insurgent planning, operations, 

vulnerabilities; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) 

terrorist tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs); providing warning; and pattern of 

life and network development analysis. Provides analytic support to counterterrorism 

and counter insurgency operations to include supporting 24 / 7 warning activities and 

Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX). Supports the tracking, identifying, 
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entering, and management of identity information on known or suspected terrorists as 

well as nominating identities as terrorist threats.

4.1.2.10. Cyber Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.11. Defense Industry Analyst – Conducts all-source analysis of foreign defense industrial 

programs, infrastructure, and capabilities supporting a foreign country’s ability to 

develop, equip, sustain, and employ its military forces across basic, strategic, and 

military industrial sectors. Includes assessing the research, development, acquisition, 

test, evaluation and production of foreign weapon systems and equipment; their 

associated facilities and output levels, knowledge of emerging and enabling 

technologies; and supporting industrial supply networks from raw materials to finished 

weapon systems. Analysis includes but is not limited to overall industrial organization, 

production processes, industrial control systems, design and surge capacities, 

cooperative arrangements with foreign defense industries and reliance on foreign 

technologies.

4.1.2.12. D&D Analyst – Conducts analysis of foreign states and non-states ability to mislead an 

adversary by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce a targeted 

observer’s reactions in a manner prejudicial to the observer’ interests. Conducts 

analysis of adversarial attempts to control what U. S. intelligence collection assets and 

efforts observe and acquire to manipulate perceptions and content of perceptions and 

shape decisions and actions of policymakers. Conducts analysis of foreign activities 

and programs designed to eliminate, impair, degrade, or neutralize the effectiveness of 

U.S. intelligence collection across all intelligence disciplines.

4.1.2.13. Economic Analyst – Conducts research and analysis of foreign economic structures and 

how they support their military industrial complexes. Performs analysis of economic 

health of foreign states and non-states and help determine the true level of defense 

spending and financial ability for and sustain military operations. Performs research 

and analysis to determine potential economic leverage points and vulnerabilities of 

foreign economies.

4.1.2.14. ELINT Analyst – Conducts analysis of signals and associated emitters utilizing ELINT 

data sources, tools, and techniques. Correlates technically-derived data including, but 

not limited to, one or more intelligence disciplines and with other information to 

determine the locations and identification of emitters.

4.1.2.15. Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst – Analyzes and assesses future 

technology and its military application(s) by foreign states and non-states. Produces 

assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced 

technologies and the potential impact to Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. 

nuclear weapons worldwide. Produces intelligence supporting the production of the 

National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment, and threat assessments / global 

baseline assessments for the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
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4.1.2.16. Energy Analyst – Conducts analysis of foreign oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind, and 

other forms of energy production and distribution systems to determine physical 

characteristics, capacity, and vulnerabilities. Conducts analysis of foreign electric 

power systems to include, but not limited to, generation, distribution, related control 

systems, usage, physical characteristics, capacity, and vulnerabilities.

4.1.2.17. Geospatial Analyst – Conducts geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons 

using geospatial tools, methodologies, spatial-temporal data, imagery, social and 

physical sciences. Exploits imagery, vector, and other data types to include nongeospatially correlated data to locate, identify, and map objects in the spatial domain. 

Provides analysis on, but is not limited to, terrain mapping, route planning, and 

maritime geospatial activity.

4.1.2.18. Ground Systems Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign military 

ground forces and systems including, but not limited to, doctrine, D&D, exercises, 

platforms, sensors, motor transport, armor, artillery, C2, logistical and maintenance, 

readiness, and missions.

4.1.2.19. IMINT Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production by interpreting imagery 

including, but not limited to, visible, infrared, and radar data as well as full motion 

video for the identification of foreign conventional and unconventional military 

installations; civilian infrastructure relevant to military capabilities; weapon systems; 

orders of battle; military equipment and defenses; battle damage assessments; 

communications; humanitarian efforts.

4.1.2.20. Logistics / Transportation Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on foreign 

logistics infrastructure facilities and networks associated with strategic mobility, 

sustainability, planning, and operations. Analytic topics include, but not limited to, 

roads, rail, inland waterway ports, depots, maintenance facilities and waterways to 

determine physical characteristics, capacity, and vulnerabilities. Publishes vulnerability 

assessments of worldwide transportation and logistics control and automation systems. 

Conducts analysis of foreign military logistics systems, both conventional and nonconventional, from the command and organization structure, to storage and distribution 

networks.

4.1.2.21. MASINT Analyst – Exploits and transforms collected measurement and signatures data 

and information into intelligence products. Conducts analysis of measurement and 

signatures data including, but not limited to, acoustic, infrasound, seismic, and effluents 

along with their interaction with matter, both terrestrial, atmospheric and exoatmospheric.

4.1.2.22. Medical Intelligence Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.23. Military Forces Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on foreign military 

forces on, but not limited to, foreign military organizations, command structure, 
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strategy and doctrine, capabilities, equipment, operations and exercise, facilities, 

sustainment, leadership, and force disposition / order of battle.

4.1.2.24. Missiles System Analyst – Analyzes and assesses current and future foreign missile 

technology to include but not limited to foreign missile system capabilities, 

vulnerabilities, advanced weapon systems, technical data analysis, and tactics, 

techniques, and procedures. Analyzes foreign ground, maritime, aerospace, and missile 

force programs to forecast future technologies, identify new applications of mature 

technologies, and assess the impact of technology transfers. Works with engineers, 

scientists, and / or modelers on foreign nuclear weapons processes, capabilities, and 

dual-use technologies. Performs supply chain vulnerability analysis as well as 

procurement needs for missile programs.

4.1.2.25. Naval / Maritime / Naval Infantry Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on 

foreign naval air, surface, undersea warfare and / or naval infantry / amphibious / 

expeditionary forces and their operations to include, but not limited to, exercises, 

tactics, platforms, sensors, strategy and doctrine, weapons and readiness. Analyzes 

foreign civil maritime activities and assets to include, but not limited to, merchant 

vessels, cargo movements, fisheries / marine resources, territorial seas and related 

claims, crime / piracy, CI, counter-narcotics, counter-proliferation, offshore 

infrastructure and strategic trade.

4.1.2.26. Nuclear Systems Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on foreign nuclear 

programs to include, but not limited to, production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, 

systems employment, security and vulnerabilities of facilities and stockpiles. Analyzes 

nuclear weapons proliferation and procurement, monitors and provides supply chain 

vulnerabilities of controlled and dual use technologies, materials and expertise. 

Performs analysis on foreign State adherence and implementation of international and 

bilateral commitments related to nuclear weapons.

4.1.2.27. Nuclear Weapons Analyst – Conducts all-source technical analytic production on 

foreign nuclear weapons to include, but not limited to, nuclear weapons production, 

inventory, doctrine, testing and evaluation, transfer mechanisms, proliferation, and 

other associated technologies, goods, and services. Assesses foreign nuclear weapons 

systems to detect modernization efforts, assess reliability, and determine vulnerabilities. 

Works with engineers, scientists, and / or modelers on foreign nuclear weapons 

processes, capabilities, consequence management, and dual-use systems / technologies.

4.1.2.28. OSINT Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on sources and products of 

information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open 

source materials within established security protocols. Analyzes foreign and domesticbased publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that 

provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements.

4.1.2.29. Political Military Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production on foreign military, 

political, and security-related issues including, but not limited to, regional military 
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capabilities, strategy, doctrine, operations, leadership intentions and decision-making, 

military leadership, defense and security policies, irregular warfare, civil-military 

relations, and defense relations with the U.S. and other countries.

4.1.2.30. POW / MIA Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.31. Proliferation Analyst – Conducts all-source analysis of foreign conventional, nuclear, 

chemical, and biological warfare programs in support of U.S. counter proliferation 

efforts. Produces analytic assessments for the IC, DoD, and other U.S. and allied 

Government agencies and coalition forces on counter proliferation, nuclear, chemical, 

and biological warfare topics, arms control, exploitation program planning, 

development, and execution. Performs supply chain vulnerability analysis as well as 

procurement needs for conventional, missile, nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare 

programs.

4.1.2.32. SIGINT Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.33. SMCDA Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.34. Social Network Analyst – Conducts all-source in-depth link and social networks 

analysis using advanced social network analysis techniques. Assesses opportunities to 

disrupt or degrade networks as appropriate. Assesses information gaps and predicts 

areas of information that enhance the collection cycle, based on collection strategies 

and Requests for Information (RFI).

4.1.2.35. Socio-Cultural Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production of socio-cultural 

elements within a region, human terrain, and human geography. Analysis includes, but 

is not limited, to religious, linguistic, ethnic, social, tribal, and occupational domains 

with respect to geography and resources to characterize the dynamics of groups of 

people worldwide. Incorporates expertise sociology, cultural anthropology, 

demography, psychology, geography, economics, and political science.

4.1.2.36. Space / CounterSpace Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign 

space capabilities including, but not limited to, foreign adversary space doctrine, 

strategy, communications and collections, vulnerabilities, platforms, assembly and 

launch capabilities, weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space 

technologies. Works with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.

4.1.2.37. TM Analyst – Conducts target coordinate mensuration production using direct, 

registration, multiple image geo-positioning and resection techniques on a variety of 

target types using National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)-validated 

mensuration tools to support employment of kinetic weapons. Conducts analytic 

production of collateral damage estimates (CDE) and produces required graphics using 

Digital Point Position Strike Suite Collateral Damage Estimation (DCiDE) / Digital 

Imagery Exploitation Engine (DIEE). Conducts imagery research, analysis and 

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targeting. Assists weaponeering using approved tools and / or guides to achieve desired 

damage criteria. Assists with no-strike identifications and nominations. Performs 

quality control, database nominations, creates and updates database records, and 

uploads TM products to databases. Submits collection requests as required to meet 

target material requirements to support current operations. Conducts Precise Point 

Mensuration (PPM) production conducting target coordinate mensuration using direct, 

registration (controlled tie), resection (uncontrolled tie), and multiple image geopositioning techniques on a variety of target types using NGA validated mensuration 

tools to support employment of Global Positioning System (GPS) guided munitions. 

Perform Quality Control of target material products produced by other personnel. 

Conduct weaponeering to achieve desired damage criteria utilizing Joint Munitions 

Effectiveness Manuel Weaponeering System or other approved tools.

Experience (All Levels): Demonstrates experience with Target Coordinate Mensuration 

(TCM), Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB), and Google Earth. Proficient with 

Socket Community Gold Standard (CGS), Joint Weaponeering System (JWS), DCiDE / 

DIEE, and Joint Targeting Toolbox.

Education required: NGA, CCMD, or Service Target Materials Production (TMP) 

certification. Must be certified in Basic CDE Methodology or certified in PPM by NGA 

or an NGA-accredited Service Component.

Desired education: education / training includes successful completion of in-resident 

Joint Targeting course, or the Geospatial Imagery / Targeting Analyst course, or the Air 

Operation Center Course.

4.1.2.38. Targeting Analyst – Develops targets and target systems for joint lethal and / or nonlethal engagements. Develops target nominations, creates database records, and 

databases target intelligence products. Produces all-source analytic damage estimates 

and battle damage assessments and assists with combat assessment requirements. 

Conducts collateral damage estimation, performs target list management, target strategy 

development, and provides joint target intelligence support to deliberate and dynamic 

target engagements. Provides recommendations for target prioritization to achieve 

commander objectives for plans and operations. Provides database nominations, creates 

and updates database and uploads TMs into databases.

4.1.2.39. TECHINT Analyst – Develops, processes, and evaluates TECHINT data; produces 

prototype TECHINT exploitation and signature reports, products and databases; 

supports development of associated systems which acquire TECHINT data including, 

but not limited to, seismic, acoustic, infrasound, very low frequency and extremely low 

frequency electromagnetic sources; and collaborates with IC, scientific and academia 

partners assessing ongoing and new technology developments and analytical production 

pertaining to TECHINT capabilities.

4.1.2.40. Technical SIGINT Analyst – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.1.2.41. Technology Analyst – Conducts all-source analytic production of future and current 

leading-edge technologies and their military applications worldwide. Projects the 

discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential 
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impact on U.S. forces worldwide. Provides risk assessments on the transfer and 

diversion of defense and dual-use U.S. technologies and assesses national security 

implications associated with foreign involvement in critical U.S. defense technology 

and defense sectors. Produces intelligence for the U.S. National, Defense and 

Acquisition Communities. Conducts all-source analysis to identify, exploit, and assess 

potential threats, transfer, and vulnerabilities to defense supply chains.

4.1.2.42. Threat Finance Analyst – Conducts all-source forensic accounting analysis and 

production, by fusing financial / transactional data from formal banking systems, 

financial reports, and other forms of reporting. Analyzes specific foreign financial 

activities including threat financiers, facilitators, and financial networks / operations 

associated with, but not limited to, terrorism, CD, narco-terrorism, counterintelligence, 

insurgency, proliferation, and operational activity which threatens US national security 

interests. Aggregates and fuses multi-modal transactional data and identity. Maps and 

performs analysis of financial data from formal banking systems, financial reports, and 

informal transfer means. Prepares and integrates financial data from all available 

sources including, but not limited to, SIGINT intercepts; HUMINT; Law Enforcement 

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), search warrants and subpoenas; 

DOMEX, and shared data such as Bank Secrecy Act, formal banking system, 

Suspicious Activities Reports, and informal systems. Understands payment 

relationships, revenue-generation, and money-laundering methods. Applies statistical 

techniques including flows analysis, visualization, and geospatial analysis tools to bulk 

and raw transactional data. Applies pattern analysis to large data sets. Applies 

intelligence collection requirements, essential elements of information, priority 

intelligence requirements, and search terms to DOMEX triage processes. Applies data 

engineering to interface with structured data and data forensics tools.

4.1.2.43. UGF Analyst – Conducts all-source analysis of UGFs, hardened and deeply-buried 

targets (HDBTs), subterranean environments and related foreign programs. Performs 

regular maintenance of military intelligence databases, research and author’s analytic 

products intelligence customers, supports reverse-engineering efforts and 

characterization assessments, and maintains currency in assigned UGF-specific subject 

areas and general knowledge of assigned target country.

4.1.2.44. Warning Analyst – Conducts all-source intelligence production to identify threats to 

U.S. interests including, but not limited to, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and strategic 

warning to defense and national security policy makers; mitigating surprise and 

supports shaping strategic outcomes; guiding the development of U.S. defense 

capabilities; identifying and analyzing defense-related economic, social, political, 

scientific and technological trends; and executing directed tasks supporting the DCIP, 

Defense Foreign Material Program, DoD Analytic Agenda, Defense Acquisition 

System, and Technology Security Program.

4.1.2.45. Watchlist Analyst – Performs all-source intelligence analysis of DoD datasets to 

identify and nominate known or suspected terrorists into the National Terrorist Watch 

listing system. Develops DoD recommendations for the no-fly, selectee, or other 
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national terrorist watch lists as appropriate, to fulfill the DoD component of Homeland 

Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) 6 and 11 and reviews DoD datasets for 

identifying information of Known or Suspected Terrorists; and identifies, prioritizes, 

and records information from DoD datasets as specified by the Government. Produces 

analytic reports using DIA’s Watchlisting Data Organizer (WATCHDOG) and / or 

other internal DIA production tools. Prepares reports for dissemination by methods 

specified by the Government.

4.1.2.46. Weapons Systems Analyst – Analyzes and assesses current and future foreign, lethal 

and non-lethal, weapon systems including, but not limited to, system capabilities, 

vulnerabilities, production, stockpile, deployment, proliferation, and impact to U.S. and 

Coalition forces worldwide. Prepares analytic products informing the U.S. National, 

Defense and Acquisition Communities of foreign weapon system developments.

4.1.2.47. WMD Analyst – Performs all-source analytic production on WMD, e.g. CBRNE 

analysis and participates in collection activities supporting strategic and tactical 

intelligence priorities and responses to military contingency operations. Analysis and 

collection support includes, but is not limited to, WMD threats, the CBRNE and 

counterterrorism nexus, missiles and delivery systems, advanced weapons, and related 

military activities and operations.

4.2. Sciences. Labor categories in the Sciences mission task area include a wide range of 

scientific specialties that support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific 

research, and contribute to the DIE’s integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense 

capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners and policymakers.

4.2.1. Sciences Labor Categories and Duty Descriptions (17). For each of the following 

Sciences labor categories, individual TOs will specify the expertise needed spanning:

• Agronomist

• Behavioral Scientist

• Biologist

• Cartographer

• Chemist

• Computer Scientist

• Data Scientist

• Decision Scientist

• Epidemiologist

• Geologist

• Hydrologist

• Imagery Scientist

• Oceanographer

• Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)

• Physicist
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• Space Scientist / Atmospheric Scientist

• Statistician / Mathematician

4.2.2. Descriptions

4.2.2.1. Agronomist – Provides all-source analytic production on food security issues by 

utilizing hydrological and crop growth models, data synthesis, and upscaling techniques 

to answer strategic and tactical level intelligence problems. Provides expert technical 

advice and assistance for the analysis of food-related hazard potentials and risks to 

populations. Provides probabilistic predictions of crop productivity and variability 

under current and future climates accounting for randomness of precipitations, 

temperatures, and the complex interactions between crops and growing conditions; 

identifies the most suitable agronomic strategies and likely ramifications for areas with 

increased vulnerability of agroecosystems.

4.2.2.2. Behavioral Scientist – Conducts analytic production of foreign religious, linguistic, 

ethnic, social, tribal, and occupational domains with respect to geography and resources 

to better understand the dynamics of groups of people worldwide. Incorporates 

expertise of and analytic methodologies in sociology, cultural anthropology, 

psychology, geography, economics, and political science.

4.2.2.3. Biologist – Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign doctrine, strategy, plans, 

policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and 

resources relating to current, emerging, and future BW programs and capabilities. 

Analysis may include, but not limited to, infectious disease risks, foreign medical 

countermeasures programs, biosafety and biosecurity and chemical / radiation health 

threats.

4.2.2.4. Cartographer – Designs maps, graphics, illustrations and layouts for Finished 

Intelligence (FINTEL) production. Communicates information through the use of color, 

symbols, style and other means in graphics and visualizations. Analyzes and evaluates 

cartographic information to determine most appropriate data sources for FINTEL 

products. Researches, selects and evaluates map source data for use in the preparation 

or revision of maps and charts to various scales. Employs modern cartographic 

development technologies such as, but not limited to, Map Publisher, ARC GIS, and 

RemoteView.

4.2.2.5. Chemist – Conducts all-source analytic production of national doctrine, strategy, plans, 

policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and 

resources relating to foreign weapons programs, foreign military materials, chemical 

plants, and manufacturing facilities. Serves as a technical consultant on topics that 

include, but not limited to, toxic industrial chemicals, toxic industrial materials, rocket 

fuels, agriculture, CW, nuclear chemistry, and synthetic organic chemistry and to 

participate in the development of all-source analysis production.
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4.2.2.6. Computer Scientist – Employs mathematics, statics, information science, artificial 

intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, 

data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and / or other 

scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, 

visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage 

other IC data sources. Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining 

algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis 

Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities. 

Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery 

missions. Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, 

software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. Employs data science techniques to 

support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, 

and strategy development. Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques 

of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence. Prepares products to describe 

and document findings and activities.

4.2.2.7. Data Scientist – Conducts data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory 

analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to 

correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling 

more informed analytic decisions. Proactively retrieves information from various 

sources, analyzes it for better understanding about the data set, and builds AI tools that 

automate certain processes. Duties typically include: creating various ML-based tools 

or processes, such as recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems. 

Performs statistical analysis, applies data mining techniques, and builds high quality 

prediction systems. Should be skilled in data visualization and use of graphical 

applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and Tableau; major data science

languages, such as R and Python; managing and merging of disparate data sources, 

preferably through R, Python, or SQL; statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms. 

Should have prior experience with large data Multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated 

predictive analytics.

4.2.2.8. Decision Scientist – Understand and improve the judgment and decision making of 

individuals, groups, and organizations. Apply principles of psychology to business, 

analytic and other decision-making processes to improve and / or empirically evaluate 

those processes. Activities may include assisting in policy planning; workflow 

procedures testing and evaluation, analytic workflow redesign, training and 

development. May work with management to prescribe workflow modifications that 

improve worker productivity and analytic judgment.

4.2.2.9. Epidemiologist – Conducts analyses to identify the determinants and distribution of 

disease, disability, or health outcomes. Provides expertise in research / clinical 

laboratory pathogen detection / diagnosis platforms, designing and performing 

epidemiological analyses, utilizing mapping application to display and communicate 

surveillance activities, assisting in coordination with DIE stakeholders on infectious 

disease surveillance requirements, and creating and tracking performance measures 

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include, but not be limited to, advance collection, harmonization, analysis (biostatistical, survey weighted design, cluster analyses, meta-analyses, time-series 

analyses, etc.), evaluation, collation and translation of infectious disease data, 

developing the means for prevention and control, identifying novel laboratory tests / 

technologies, and making recommendations for their use. Capable of conducting 

research with focus areas that include but are not limited to antimicrobial resistant 

infections and sexually transmitted infections, enteric infections, febrile and vectorborne infections, and respiratory infections.

4.2.2.10. Geologist – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research, 

characterizations, and analytic production. Conducts independent research, technical 

writing, modeling, and overseeing / consulting with allied engineering and / or science 

disciplines on, but not limited to, soil and geological composition, surface and subsurface lithology, and minerals to assess foreign underground facility and subterranean 

characteristics, operational activity or hydrocarbon production.

4.2.2.11. Hydrologist – Conducts analytic production on the physical characteristics, distribution, 

and circulation of water resources, both above and below Earth’s surface. Assesses the 

hydrological viability, suitability and water exfiltration or consumption requirements of 

foreign military and civil dual-use infrastructure assets such as, but not limited to, fixed 

structures, roads, bridges, bunkers and known or potential sites for underground 

facilities. Assesses the cultural impacts of drought and how conflicts may arise due to 

water shortages. Assesses the availability of water needed to sustain military 

operations.

4.2.2.12. Imagery Scientist – Applies advanced techniques to determine and exploit the full value 

of information from a range of imaging sensors by focusing on non-visible portions of 

the electromagnetic spectrum. Uses phenomenological studies to develop new 

approaches and capabilities to enable imagery analysts’ exploitation of arrange of 

unique phenomenologies associated with multispectral, hyperspectral, radar and 

thermal signatures. Develops algorithms, tools, and creates customized methodologies 

and products to address geospatial intelligence requirements. Prepares products to 

describe and document findings and activities.

4.2.2.13. Oceanographer – Conducts analytic production on the physical characteristics, 

distribution, circulation of oceans and large seas to determine the impacts of the 

physical environment with respect to military operations and commercial activities, to 

include, but not limited to, amphibious operations, such as ship-to-shore operations, 

logistics over-the-shore, flight operations / power projection from the sea, submarine 

operations, etc. Assess meteorological and climatological impacts to operations.

4.2.2.14. ORSA – Designs, develops, and applies a variety of decision analytics, mathematical 

and statistical techniques, data mining, modeling and simulation, and other analytic 

methods combined with military and / or IC judgment to address operational and 

planning challenges to facilitate senior leadership decisions. Provides unique, and 
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timely analysis on a range of pressing, operationally-focused issues using multi-source 

data in the context of inter-disciplinary techniques and methods.

4.2.2.15. Physicist – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research, 

capability / limitation analysis, reverse engineering analysis / characterizations, facility 

and vulnerability assessments. This includes, but is not limited to, applied and 

interdisciplinary fields of physics such as astrophysics, biophysics, directed energy 

weapons, and / or geophysics. Conducts independent research, technical writing, 

modeling, and overseeing / consulting with allied engineering disciplines on, but not 

limited to, the areas of fiber optics, acoustics, semiconductors, lasers, weapons 

development and testing and / or identifying the characteristics of hard and deeply 

buried targets. Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

4.2.2.16. Space Scientist / Atmospheric Scientist – Conducts analysis of atmospheric phenomena 

and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations and produces 

forecasts and analytic assessments on the potential effects on military activities, 

operations and related assets. Studies and produces forecasts on space weather, such as 

solar flares, geomagnetic storms and particle events. Conducts analysis of conditions in 

outer space and produces assessments on the impact to space-based assets. Produces 

assessments on: solar activity and the effects on intelligence collection abilities, 

governmental / military C4I and operations; orbital analysis and planning to support 

U.S. space operations; and, technical analysis of U.S. and foreign space capabilities, 

vulnerabilities and operational intent. Prepares products to describe and document 

findings and activities.

4.2.2.17. Statistician / Mathematician – Develops and applies fundamental mathematics, 

mathematical or statistical theory to collect, organize, interpret and summarize 

numerical data to generate usable information to solve a wide range of intelligence 

problems. Applies mathematical theories and statistical methods to solve practical 

problems. Develops mathematical or statistical models of phenomena for analysis or 

computational simulation. Designs complex metrics-projects that apply valid scientific 

techniques and utilize information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure 

analyses. Plans and performs data collection for projects, determining types / sizes of 

sample groups and prepares data for processing by organizing information and 

checking for inaccuracies. Processes large amounts of data for statistical modeling and 

graphic analysis (metrics). Develops computer code to automate the collecting and 

processing of data. Produces results of analyses in graphs, charts, tables, and metrics. 

Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities. Experience: May 

specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or 

economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

4.3. Engineering. Labor categories in the Engineering mission task area include a wide range 

of engineering specialties that support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced 

scientific research, and contribute to the DIE’s integrated all-source analysis of foreign 

defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners and policymakers.
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4.3.1. Engineering Labor Categories and Duty Descriptions (12). For each of the following 

Engineering labor categories, individual TOs will specify the expertise needed spanning:

• Aerospace Engineer

• Biomedical Engineer

• Chemical Engineer

• Civil / Industrial Engineer

• Data Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Geotechnical / Geophysical Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Engineer

• Naval Architect

• Nuclear Engineer

• Textile Engineer

4.3.2. Descriptions

4.3.2.1. Aerospace Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced 

scientific / engineering research, capability / limitation analysis, reverse engineering 

analysis / characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments on foreign aerospace 

capabilities. Analysis, assessments and products include but are not limited to current 

and future foreign aerospace technology and systems such as aircraft, spacecraft, 

unmanned aerial vehicles, and ground control systems to understand capabilities, 

vulnerabilities.

4.3.2.2. Biomedical Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced 

scientific / bio-engineering research, reverse bio-engineering analysis / 

characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments, and analytic production on 

foreign biomedical capabilities.

4.3.2.3. Chemical Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific 

/ engineering research, capability / limitation analysis, reverse engineering analysis / 

characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments. Analytic production includes, 

but not limited to, topics of chemical engineering and sub-disciplines of bio-molecular, 

materials, and molecular engineering.

4.3.2.4. Civil / Industrial Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced 

scientific / engineering research, capability / limitation analysis, reverse engineering 

analysis / characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments. This includes, but 

not limited to, civil / industrial engineering and sub-disciplines of environmental, power 

system, pipeline, petroleum, structural, manufacturing, geotechnical, transportation, 

highway, material science, seismic / earthquake, construction, hydrology, and water 

resource engineering. Collaboratively integrates analytic results findings or production 

with other related analytic efforts and assessments.
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4.3.2.5. Data Engineer – Designs, implements, and operates data management systems for 

intelligence needs. Designs how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and 

managed by different data regimes and digital systems. Works with data users to 

determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems. 

Plans, designs, and optimizes data throughput and query performance. Participates in 

the selection of backend database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.), their 

configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline 

infrastructure to support the actual content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data to 

support the intended kinds of queries and analysis to match expected responsiveness.

4.3.2.6. Electrical Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific 

/ engineering research, capability / limitation analysis, reverse engineering analysis / 

characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments. Analysis and production 

includes, but not limited to, complex foreign electronic systems, subsystems, facilities 

and / or equipment and can emphasize one or more area(s) pertaining to electric power, 

microelectronics, electronic hardware, circuits, sensors, guidance and control, signals, 

electromagnetic, electro-optical (EO) / infrared (IR) and / or similar areas associated 

with current and projected electronic systems and / or subsystems. This includes, but 

not limited to, electrical engineering and sub-disciplines of computer, electronic, 

optical, and power engineering.

4.3.2.7. Geotechnical / Geophysical Engineer – Supports Defense analytical requirements with 

enhanced engineering research to investigate subsurface conditions and materials; 

determines the relevant physical / mechanical and chemical properties of materials and 

their relationship on construction occurring on the surface or within the ground. 

Determines the designs and type of foundation, earthworks, and supporting structures 

of a facility.

4.3.2.8. Mechanical Engineer – Support defense analytic requirements with scientific / technical 

research, capability analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, 

thermodynamic evaluations, and material assessments. Analysis and assessments can 

include independent research, technical writing, and overseeing / consulting on weapon 

testing. This includes, but not limited to, mechanical engineering and sub-disciplines of 

acoustical engineering, manufacturing, fluid dynamics, physics, power engineering, and 

finite element analysis.

4.3.2.9. M&S Engineer – Designs, develops, and conducts simulations against hard targets, 

missiles, and other intelligence gaps and supports wargaming exercises in a simulated 

environment. Conducts M&S architecture definition, implementation, validation, and 

testing. Interacts with users to define and optimize new M&S functionality for 

applications. Develops and visualizes operational concepts, performs M&S and data 

analysis to refine, demonstrate, and assess these concepts.

4.3.2.10. Naval Architect – Support defense analytic requirements with scientific / technical 

research, capability analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, 

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and craft. Produces analysis and assessments including, but not limited to, independent 

research, technical writing, and participating / consulting in weapons testing. Analytic 

efforts include, but not limited to, ship designs, ship construction, mechanical 

engineering and related fields of acoustical, manufacturing and power engineering; 

fluid dynamics and physics; and finite element analysis.

4.3.2.11. Nuclear Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific / 

engineering research, reverse engineering analysis / characterizations, facility and 

vulnerability assessments on foreign nuclear capabilities. This includes, but not limited 

to, nuclear engineering and sub-disciplines of thermo-hydraulics, seismic / earthquake, 

physics, computational science, and fission reactor engineer.

4.3.2.12. Textile Engineer – Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific / 

engineering research, reverse engineering analysis / characterizations, facility and 

vulnerability assessments on foreign military textile capabilities including, but not 

limited to, textiles for D&D; personal equipment, tactical wear (e.g. IR suppressant 

uniforms, body armor); personal protective gear (firefighting and fire suppressant, 

chemical protection); and fabrics for structural applications. This includes, but is not 

limited to, textile engineering sub-disciplines of geotextile engineering, materials 

engineer, fiber physics, mill engineering, and fabric manufacturing technology. 

Prepares technical and analytic products of findings and responds to DoD, Research 

and Development (R&D), and Acquisition Communities.

4.4. Analytic Enabling. Labor categories in the Analytic Enabling mission task area include a 

wide range of analytic support functions that either directly enable or provide advanced 

analytic capabilities and tradecraft to all-source intelligence analysts DIE-wide.

4.4.1. Analytic Enabling Labor Categories and Duty Descriptions (18). For each of the 

following Analytic Enabling labor categories, individual TOs will specify the expertise 

needed spanning:

• Analytic Facilitator

• Analytic Methodologist

• Analytic Tradecraft Compliance Specialist

• Business Process Specialist

• Computer Forensics Specialist

• Content Editor

• Disclosure Representative

• Dissemination Specialist

• Graphics Developer / Designer

• Intelligence Management Specialist

• Intelligence Planner

• Knowledge Manager

• Program / Project Manager (PM)

• Risk Mitigation Specialist 
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• Social Science Methodologist

• Special Security Technician

• Targeting Automation Specialist

• Technical Editor

4.4.2. Descriptions

4.4.2.1. Analytic Facilitator – Develops, maintains, and / or delivers training material to drive 

intelligence goals, objectives, tradecraft, and standards. Provides lesson plans / 

presentations / curricula in support of educational goals and maintains materiel within 

the assigned educational system (i.e. AGILE, Training Development Capability (TDC), 

etc.). Reviews emerging policy and doctrine publications, provides feedback, and 

assesses for incorporation into training products. Develops / maintains training records 

and tracking systems as required or designated by the Government.

4.4.2.2. Analytic Methodologist – Supports the development of analytic strategies to resolve 

key intelligence questions of mission-driven requirements. Works with ambiguous 

information, deconstructs key questions, suggests methodologies, develops data schema 

to structured observations, and supports visualization of applicable data. Identifies and 

evaluates a wide range of existing methods, models, and algorithms to develop more 

accurate, complete, objective, and anticipatory analysis for intelligence production. 

Identifies, retrieves, manipulates, relates, and / or exploits structured data sets from all 

available sources. Uses scripts, visual analytic modeling tools, and Standard Operating 

Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable, widely applicable procedures. Combines empirical or 

quantitative methods with data analysis for intelligence production of complex and 

data-driven assessments. Evaluates the capabilities and limitations of analytic 

methodologies.

4.4.2.3. Analytic Tradecraft Compliance Specialist – Evaluates a sampling of finished 

intelligence products for the application of IC Analytic Tradecraft Standards and 

compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 series. Develops metrics, 

presents findings, and offers recommendations to the Government for improvement. 

Develops and implements self-assessment measures to minimize subjective variations 

in the data collected. Identifies significant strengths, weaknesses, trends, gaps, and any 

other notable features of analytic tradecraft in the intelligence production evaluated. 

Assists the Government to improve the rigor of its evaluation methods and enhance the 

integrity of the product evaluation process.

4.4.2.4. Business Process Specialist – Supports process improvement through conducting 

analysis using internal program and external benchmark data. Determines areas of risk 

and improvement by developing / refining / monitoring metrics to create identification 

of and justification for improvements. Conducts statistical analysis to measure 

production, performance, and usage of services and products. Performs record keeping 

functions, ensuring all visualization and production activities such as visualization 

requests, product formatting, and dissemination are captured within the relevant 

database. Performs ad hoc and recurring business analytic support that includes, but is 
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not limited to, business process mapping of intelligence-related activities, performance 

measures of intelligence–related activities, surveying stakeholders, statistical analysis 

of intelligence-related activities, and process improvement analysis.

4.4.2.5. Computer Forensics Specialist – Computer forensic specialists combine computer 

science with forensic skills to recover information from computers and storage devices 

to recover data like documents, photos, and e-mails from computer hard drives and 

other data storage devices that have been deleted, damaged, or otherwise manipulated.

The specialist uses forensic tools and investigative methods to find specific electronic 

data, including Internet use history, word processing documents, images, and other 

files. They use their technical skills to hunt for files and information that have been 

hidden, deleted or lost. They help officials analyze data and evaluate its relevance. The 

specialist may also use their expertise to protect computers from infiltration, determine 

how a computer was broken into, or recover lost files. The specialist creates detailed 

notes on processes undertaken and develops intelligence-based reporting. The specialist 

may also provide testing and evaluation of emerging trends in digital forensics software 

and hardware and assist in developing new and innovative forensic processes and 

procedures.

Certification through the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners 

(ISFCE) or the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) 

is preferred.

4.4.2.6. Content Editor – Provides substantive review of analytic content, verifying factual 

information and ensuring suitability for publication. Determines product suitability for 

intended media and audience, edits for clear and cogent presentation of the subject 

matter. Identifies errors of fact, factual inconsistencies, and contradictions; verifies 

accuracy of statements, figures, illustrations, and subject matter terms; compares 

illustrations, photographs, tables, and charts to ensure continuity and consistency with 

text; and checks citations against original sources to verify their use. Edits for 

adherence to analytic tradecraft standards of ICD 200-series. Experience and education 

levels peculiar to this role follow:

A. Junior

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions

outlined in the specified labor category description.

• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification

guidelines and procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and

synthesize multiple sources of information.

• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources

of information. Demonstrates ability interpreting analysis to include, but is not

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analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments 

when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected 

developments.

• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents,

assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office

tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or

web-enabled formats.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and

organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.

Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to,

obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and

data protocols. Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions

and inconsistencies in information.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience relevant to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education. An additional 4 years of direct experience, for a total of 7 years of

experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

B. Mid. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Junior, plus:

• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion

of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be

incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically

advanced. Structures analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of

analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information

sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for

defense intelligence.

• Demonstrates ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education.

C. Senior. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Mid, plus:

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities

required to meet mission requirements.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
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• Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or

university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a

substitute to the Master’s degree.

D. Expert. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Senior, plus:

• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect

and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree related to the labor category from a college or

university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

4.4.2.7. Disclosure Representative – Prepares and processes foreign disclosure requests and

proposes recommendations to the Government per U.S. disclosure and release policies 

and guidance. Reviews various products for release, ensuring all sources have been 

identified and appropriate security classification markings are applied. Verifies sources 

against product content. Maintains record archives of disclosure requests and 

adjudications, and responds to requests for data; proposes disclosures or releases of 

information after technical and substantive reviews of information; advises on foreign 

disclosure policy and procedures in accordance with the Foreign Disclosure program; 

and tracks and maintains records for decisions concerning disclosure. Possesses indepth knowledge and experience in IC and DoD policies and procedures for 

determining the releasability of classified information.

4.4.2.8. Dissemination Specialist – Prepares and processes the movement of appropriately 

marked intelligence products between security domains. Manages the sending and 

posting of products to approved individuals, organizations, and sites, including the 

verification of appropriate clearances and accesses of users. Logs potential inadvertent 

security incidents and utilizing and maintaining site SOPs IAW the appropriate policy 

and guidance. Ensures the timely, accurate, and complete generation and modification 

of intelligence product metadata consistent with Government-approved standards. Uses 

government-specified tools to generate and modify product metadata (including, but not 

limited to, Government-developed macro based solution called the Document 

Dissemination Tool (DDT), Government-developed Create Organize Retrieve and 

Evaluate (CORE) tool, Government-developed DIA Product Control Numbering 

Database (PCN DB), and MS Office Suite. Performs cross-domain product (as 

associated material) dissemination on approved networks and registers product(s) into 

the approved intelligence repositories.
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4.4.2.9. Graphics Developer / Designer – Works collaboratively with analysts to understand 

requirements and further enhances / conveys analytic thoughts and assessments by 

developing graphic and layout solutions. Provides graphic design and layout solutions 

for intelligence products including, but not limited to, developing illustrations, editing 

existing images, providing font management, and utilizing advanced pre-publications 

techniques. Uses Government-specified technology to produce graphic design, 

cartographic products, and interactive graphical content, video content, analytic product 

templates, and marketing content. Integrates graphics with text, audio and video to 

support interactive and multimedia high-visibility finished intelligence products. 

Produces dynamic content IAW IC published standards (i.e. D3 Style Guide), including 

podcasts or audio segments. Provides user experience / user interface expertise for 

development of interactive graphics and web products. Demonstrates proficiency in 

professional graphics and design software to include, but not limited to: Adobe Creative 

Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premiere, and Flash), Apple Final 

Cut Pro X, and Apple Mac hardware platforms, Map Publisher, MS Office Suite, and 

any other interactive graphics enablers, languages, or tools specified.

4.4.2.10. Intelligence Management Specialist – Provides a full range of intelligence and 

administrative support to assist analysts, engineers, and scientists involved in a variety 

of intelligence disciplines and activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, 

reviewing documents for accuracy and responding to staff requests on accessing, 

coordinating, consolidating or formatting; assisting with administration and 

management of RFIs, task actions, reports, and briefings; preparing correspondence and 

other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated 

activities; creating read-ahead documents, coordinating with security to ensure guests 

have appropriate access, and building read ahead books or material for official 

functions and meetings; and providing cross-domain data transfer and intelligence 

dissemination support.

4.4.2.11. Intelligence Planner – Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the 

integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including 

collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning 

functions and efforts across the DoD. Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance 

include, but not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis 

management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations 

Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Additionally, planners assist with red 

teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning 

process.

4.4.2.12. Knowledge Manager – Assists aligning processes and technology to enable information 

sharing by analysts and organizations for analytic production. Uses centralized and 

peripheral databases, content management, records management systems and shapes 

workflow and processes. Compiles reports on performance and usage metrics and
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future requirements for existing knowledge management capabilities including, but not 

limited to, search, discovery, storage and retrieval of data and formal production and 

taskings. Disseminates intelligence products across separate networks and portals.

4.4.2.13. PM – Manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system 

resources are utilized effectively, and that proper relationships are established between 

customers. Responsible for cost, schedule, performance and risk identification / 

mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, 

facilities and other activities. Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.

4.4.2.14. Risk Mitigation Specialist – Performs reviews, special analyses, studies, and

evaluations of the business operations requirements necessary for the integrated 

development of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation strategies. 

Helps coordinate multiple reports and generates executive summaries for senior-leader 

decision makers. Applies broad DoD policy and DCSA direction for the FOCI 

program by monitoring performance reports on workload and utilization or other 

statistical documentation to ensure compliance with FOCI policies and emplaced 

mitigation plans. Performs oversight and monitoring functions related to emplaced 

mitigation, to include the collection of legal business entities’ security data. Prepares 

detailed correspondence on FOCI matters and conducts outreach engagements. 

4.4.2.15. Social Science Methodologist – Supports the development of new approaches for 

intelligence analysis to include analytic models that leverage quantitative and 

qualitative techniques and innovative approaches to visualization and dynamic content 

management to enable more accurate, complete, objective, and anticipatory analysis. 

Applies social science methodologies to develop, vet, and employ theories against 

DIA’s analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of selected foreign governments, nonstate actors, terrorist groups and other threats; security policy and capabilities; 

leadership and elite dynamics; defense industrial production; civil and military resource 

allocation and investment; threat finance transactions and networks; proliferation 

activities (including both state-sponsored and non-state-sponsored activities); drug 

manufacture, trade, and smuggling; military programs, capabilities, strategies 

(including WMD, missile, and general-purpose forces); and intentions.

4.4.2.16. Special Security Technician – Assists the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure 

control of access to SCI and SCI facilities (SCIFs); certifying and receiving SCI visitor 

clearances / accesses; conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, 

training on classified material / SSO-related material and topics; obtains signed 

nondisclosure agreements; and provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI 

position and eligibility requests for assigned military, Government and contractor 

personnel. Other duties may include, but not limited to: audits of classified material; 

inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers; and, researching 

and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, 

reports and recommendations. Other requirements and skills, consistent with the 

forgoing description, may be specified in individual TOs.
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4.4.2.17. Targeting Automation Specialist – Provides expertise of the Joint Targeting Toolbox 

(JTT), using detailed understanding between JTT and MIDB (and follow on systems) 

and command and control utilities like Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination 

System (JADOCS). Ensures program conforms to DoD target automation requirements 

and advises on target automation. In addition to targeting automation, provides 

knowledge management for the Targeting enterprise. Creates solutions on SIPRNET 

and JWICS for file sharing / file management that allow geographically dispersed 

organizations to quickly and efficiently share large files. Maintains JTT and trains 

personnel on the use of JTT. Understands various collection platforms, explores new 

data sources, builds effective queries, and combines information from disparate sources 

including SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and MASINT. Validates information and applies 

client tradecraft to build assessments for targeteers, warfighters, senior policy makers, 

internal client publications, and US IC-wide products.

4.4.2.18. Technical Editor – Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and 

syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. Ensures that style and format 

conform to agency publication standards and that language presentation is consistent

with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields. 

Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is 

consistent with the accompanying text. Ensures proper classification markings in 

accordance with IC guidance. Works with authors to revise products for narrative 

organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed. Experience and education 

levels peculiar to this role follow:

A. Junior

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions

outlined in the specified labor category description.

• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification

guidelines and procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and

synthesize multiple sources of information.

• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources

of information. Demonstrates ability interpreting analysis to include, but is not

limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Demonstrates ability to defend

analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments

when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected

developments.

• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents,

assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office

tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or

web-enabled formats.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and

organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.

Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
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• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to,

obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and

data protocols. Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions

and inconsistencies in information.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience relevant to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education. An additional 4 years of direct experience, for a total of 7 years of

experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

B. Mid. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Junior, plus:

• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion

of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be

incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically

advanced. Structures analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of

analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information

sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for

defense intelligence.

• Demonstrates ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education.

C. Senior. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Mid, plus:

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities

required to meet mission requirements.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a

college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or

university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a

substitute to the Master’s degree.

D. Expert. Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Senior, plus:
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• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect

and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

• Desired Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience related to the specific labor

category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Desired Education: Master’s degree related to the labor category from a college or

university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

4.5. CI / HUMINT / Collections. Labor categories in the CI / HUMINT / Collections mission 

task area encompass a wide range of collection and counterintelligence activities that 

contribute to the DIE’s operations worldwide.

4.5.1. CI / HUMINT / Collections Labor Categories and Duty Descriptions (9). For each of the 

following Analytic Enabling labor categories, individual TOs will specify the expertise 

needed spanning:

• CI Specialist

• CI / HUMINT Source Manager

• Collection Manager

• Collection Operations Manager

• Collection Strategist

• HUMINT Network Developer / Analyst

• HUMINT Targeting Specialist

• Signature Reduction Specialist

• Technology Targeting Specialist

4.5.2. Descriptions

4.5.2.1. CI Specialist – Identifies, monitors, and assesses foreign intelligence efforts attempting 

collection of sensitive national security information on U.S. persons, activities and 

interests, including threats posed by emerging technologies to U.S. operations and 

interests. Applies understanding of foreign intelligence capabilities / activities and U.S. 

and foreign partner CI capabilities and TTPs for in-depth analytic research and 

production of all-source CI studies and contributes to developing CI strategies. 

Conducts, develops, produces, and presents programs of instruction in specified 

collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes, relevant to the various 

human intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities. 

Graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military 

Service equivalent.

4.5.2.2. CI / HUMINT Source Manager – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.5.2.3. Collection Manager – Applies intelligence collection systems and capabilities to inform 

intelligence consumers of collection developments and relevancy through a range of 

products. Collaborates across the IC to understand customer intelligence needs and 

gaps to optimize developing and validating collection requirements for the customer. 
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Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of multi-INT collection against requirements; 

and the execution of collection plans and strategies to generate reliable and valid 

intelligence to customers. Assesses the value of collected intelligence versus the 

customers’ need(s) and decision making. Uses statistical, algorithmic, mining and 

visualization techniques to find and interpret ISR data sources. Manages large amounts 

of data, ensures data consistency, produces visualizations and develops models to report 

findings. Assists developing methods and criteria to evaluate whether collection 

requirements been satisfied, using Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of 

Performance (MOPs), responses to collection plans and strategies, and others, and 

produces feedback of findings. Identifies collection gaps, related trends and 

opportunities; assesses collection options, tests assumptions, and produces judgements, 

recommendations and solutions to refine collection. Produces analyses identifying gaps 

in collections methods, and models future intelligence collection scenarios for 

Collection Strategists, Intelligence Planners, and Collection Enterprise Architects. 

Demonstrates proficiency conducting statistics and using statistical packages such as, 

but not limited to, Matlab, SPSS, SAS, S-PLUS, or R. Graduate of an in-residence DoD 

/ IC collection management course.

4.5.2.4. Collection Operations Manager – Collaborates with collection requirements managers, 

analytic elements and consumers to ensure clandestine and overt HUMINT collection 

operations have the necessary focus and guidance to maximize time and resources 

allocated. Applies intelligence collection systems and capabilities to inform intelligence 

collectors and consumers of collection developments and relevancy through a range of 

products. Collaborates across the IC to understand consumer intelligence needs and 

gaps to optimize developing collection operations tailored to the requirements of the 

customer. Works with collectors and all-source analysts to evaluate the efficiency and 

effectiveness of multi-INT collection against requirements; and the execution of 

collection plans and strategies to generate reliable intelligence relevant to consumer 

needs. Uses statistical, algorithmic, data mining, and visualization techniques to find 

and interpret ISR data sources. Manages large amounts of data, ensures data 

consistency, produces visualizations and develops models to report findings. Assists 

with developing methods and criteria to evaluate whether collection requirements have 

been satisfied, using measures of effectiveness and measures of performance. Produces 

feedback of findings, identifies collection gaps, related trends, and opportunities; 

assesses collection options, tests assumptions, and produces judgements, 

recommendations and solutions to refine collection. Produces analyses identifying gaps 

in collections methods, and models future intelligence collection scenarios for 

Collection Strategists, Intelligence Planners, and Collection Enterprise Architects. 

Conducts, develops, produces, and presents programs of instruction in specified 

collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes for various human 

intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities. Demonstrates 

ability to produce Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs). Graduate of in-residence 

basic Human Intelligence Collection course to include, but not limited to, Defense 

Strategic Debriefer Course (DSDC) or Military Service equivalent.
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4.5.2.5. Collection Strategist – Applies expertise on intelligence collection systems, capabilities, 

and processes to produce full scope collection strategies using all DoD and National 

Technical Means, (NTM) systems for war-fighter high priority intelligence needs. 

Conducts necessary actions to assesses, manage, and integrate information to support 

planning for DoD, DIA, or CCMD CI and HUMINT programs, functions and mission 

activities, and provides recommendations on the integration of CI and HUMINT 

activities for combatant command strategic, operational, contingency, crisis and 

exercise planning. Demonstrates knowledge and experience utilizing DoD and IC 

collection platforms / sensors. Demonstrates knowledge of the intelligence collection 

capabilities, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED), and planning tools. 

Full understanding of the Collection Operational Tasking and Reporting system, 

Collection Operations Policy, Oversight Requirements and tasking authorities, to 

include HUMINT and HUMINT related activities. Graduate of an in-residence DoD / 

IC collection management course.

4.5.2.6. HUMINT Network Developer / Analyst – Performs independent technical analysis, 

applying experience with the characterization of complex target networks and conducts 

exploitation of networks. A technology-enabled analyst, provides assessments on the 

structures, dynamics, and functions of networks at the small group and global levels, 

offering operational and strategic insights that can answer intelligence questions and 

direct collection efforts to close intelligence gaps. Performs research and analysis that 

enable organizations to identify terrorist threats and alert DoD forces, informs strategic 

decisions, supports operations and planning through network and target development, 

drives intelligence operations through collection support, and optimizes the intelligence 

enterprise.

4.5.2.7. HUMINT Targeting Specialist – Definition removed for classification purposes.

4.5.2.8. Signature Reduction Specialist – Supports the development, review, processing, and 

execution of Signature Reduction plans, annexes, policies, and directives. Maintains 

knowledge of established Signature Reduction plans to ensure that they support current 

and future operations. Prepares and delivers Signature Reduction training to support 

and enhance unit readiness. Performs organizational, individual, and operational due 

diligence IAW DoD policies to maintain plans, mechanisms, travel awareness, etc. 

Evaluates the sustainability of the unit’s Signature Reduction Tactics, Techniques, and 

Procedures (TTPs). Develops responses to Signature Reduction requirements and 

assigned taskers while engaging associated organizations for support and collaborating 

or coordinating on externally-generated requirements. Supports the daily management 

and oversight of Signature Reduction Operation Security, including but not limited to 

the maintenance, issuance, tracking, recovery, inventory, and turn-in of Signature 

Reduction program items.

4.5.2.9. Technology Targeting Specialist – Definition removed for classification purposes.