United States Army Special Operations Command

Intelligence Research Analyst, South / Southeast Asia Studies

The U.S. Army 4th Psychological Operations Group needs researchers/analysts with graduate level knowledge of the political, social, cultural, economic and/or communications environment in South and Southeast Asia. Positions are now open at the GG-11 level for specialists on Bangladesh, India, Indonesia or Malaysia. The beginning salary for the positions is $58,155. These are two-year temporary positions with the possibility of being extended. A successful candidate must have strong reading and listening comprehension skills in Bangla,
Hindi, Indonesian or Malaysian; be able to conduct social science or intelligence-related research and analysis; and be able to write high quality studies and assessments in English,
using a broad range of data and sources. Each position requires travel within the U.S. and abroad. Ability to work closely with U.S. and possibly foreign military personnel is essential,
but military experience is not required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and keep at least a SECRET level security clearance. The positions close on 04 March 2009.
A more detailed description of the positions can be accessed through the Civilian Personnel Online website at http://cpol.army.mil. Follow the links from “Employment” to "Search for Jobs.” At the bottom of the page titled “Vacancy Announcement Board” in the “Search-Announcement” block enter the announcement number WTST09029654R1 (for Bangladesh or India) or WTST09029407R1 (for Indonesia or Malaysia). Applications MUST be submitted online through the CPOL website by self-nomination using the Army’s Resume Builder and RESUMIX data base. For further information on the application process contact Norman
Gardner, Chief, PACOM Strategic Studies Detachment, e-mail: gardnen@soc.mil.