(AFG) Media Assessments Analyst

1-160222-4133: Media Assessments Analyst

Job Category Analysis

Duty Location Overseas – Afghanistan

Type of Position Employee/Consultant/Contractor

Requisition Number 1-160222-4133

Job Description

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Media Assessments Analyst for a full-time position supporting our United States Government (USG)customer. The Media Assessments Analyst will provide analytical support to the military leaders and decision makers. Typical Applicants for this position include: professionals from academia, the military or private industry with extensive experience in media analysis, effects assessment, geospatial analysis, statistical analysis, social sciences research methods, or software design support for analytical processes. This position will report to the In-Country Program Manager and Section Lead.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• US citizenship with a valid, active DOD SECRET security clearance. TOP SECRET may be required, dependent on position

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree highly desired

• Graduate degree in social sciences disciplines or Operations Research preferred

• Minimum 5+ years applied or academic experience in media, government, or social sciences analytical roles

• Familiar with Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)

• Current or previous support to the USCENTCOM AOR desired

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history, politics, economics and ethnographic makeup of Afghanistan

• Must have working proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, and Word

• Work cooperatively with the U.S. military, other U.S. governmental agencies, and their counterparts from the international community represented in Afghanistan

• Function effectively during heightened threat levels and extended periods of high stress and physical danger and discomfort

• Organize and properly prioritize work assignments and function well in an environment that requires constant multi-tasking – and often long hours

• Excellent written, oral, briefing, interpersonal and technical skills

Additional Requirements:

• Dari and/or Pashto language skills are desired

• Understanding of the PSYOP/MISO process a plus

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Live and work daily with Coalition Forces in austere conditions across Afghanistan.

• Function effectively and efficiently in a combat zone, during extended periods of high pressure and stress

• Ability to wear up to 45 lbs of combat gear, including vest and helmet

• Travel outside secure compounds independent of Coalition Forces, as required

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