Intelligence Research Specialist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the intelligence research specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for support for business intelligence systems and act as the primary liaison between business community and the full Business Intelligence Team based in Sweden and the UK.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of open source concepts, methods and practices to provide technical and analytical support for the planning, conduct and coordination of intelligence research and analysis operations
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative various techniques to locate and identify information effectively in publicly available information including social, news and traditional media
• Knowledge of internet-based research, Boolean logic, search engine and database resources, social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial and industry-based databases in order to conduct complex open source operations
• Knowledge of foreign language research methodologies using internationally focused websites to conduct complex open and all-source source operations
• Knowledge of machine language translation methods to address various printed and online documents
• Knowledge of advanced search techniques, information databases, data visualization and related tools to conduct complex open and all-source investigative operations
• Local to Arlington, VA area
• Experience with Alteryx software preferred

I would like to submit my application for the intelligence research specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for functional and contextual knowledge of various intelligence disciplines, ISR systems and platforms, and multi-discipline intelligence processes including but not limited to the following: Cryptology, IEW, SIGINT, IMINT, HUMINT, MASINT, All-Source Intelligence Analysis, CI, intelligence systems development and maintenance, LE analysis, and other related fields.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Creative thinker, innovative and rational risk-taker
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of financial datasets and investor reports for analysis
• Initiative and eagerness to learn
• AmLaw 100, financial services, or professional services firm experience preferred
• Working knowledge and experience using Internet-based corporate and legal research tools such as Hoover's, Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Monitor Suite, Pitchbook, CB Insights, and other third-party resources and systems
• Experience performing basic patent research
• Experience providing all-source intelligence analysis on the development and proliferation of materials, technology, and expertise associated with chemical and biological warfare (CBW)

I would like to submit my application for the intelligence research specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for all-source intelligence production and analysis in support of offensive and defensive operations across the full spectrum of cyberspace services.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with SQL, SASS, and R Studio preferred
• Experience with Nielsen/IRI data preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of the functions and purposes of software in a personal/network computer environment
• Advanced Excel Knowledge, including VBA
• Competent in marketing analysis
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties

I would like to submit my application for the intelligence research specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for detailed and specific advice to the Business Intelligence (BI) lead and other business stakeholders on the availability of data and information required to produce intelligence outputs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Understanding of all project cycle phases - definition through completion
• Experience producing policy-relevant analytic assessments for senior level foreign policymakers based on all-source intelligence relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U.S. national security and foreign policy interests
• Experience coordinating the production of analytic assessments based on all-source information relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U.S. national security and foreign policy interests
• Experience preparing and delivering oral presentations for senior-level foreign policy makers based on all-source intelligence relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U
• Experience identifying critical policy-relevant issues and producing policy-relevant analytic assessments for senior-level foreign policy makers based on all-source information relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U
• Experience coordinating, and in some cases leading, the production of analytic assessments based on all-source intelligence relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U
• Experience identifying critical policy-relevant issues and preparing and delivering oral briefings to senior-level foreign policy makers based on all-source intelligence relating to the leaders, institutions, decision dynamics, and policy trends in North Korea’s political system as they bear on U
• Professional services or company experience in the Energy sector is highly preferred

I would like to submit my application for the intelligence research specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for mentorship to other levels within the department, including Business Intelligence Associate Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience providing advice, guidance, and consultation to senior officials on chemical and biological warfare (CBW) issues
• Extensive knowledge of supplier management, sourcing and category strategies, finance, contracts, and customer relationship management
• Experience in a complex and fast-changing business environment – ideally in the field of supplier management and/or the pharmaceutical Industry
• Persuasive personality with excellent communication and negotiation skills, analytical strength, business acumen, strong customer and quality orientation, and the power to effect change
• Adept at multi-tasking and working with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent PPT, Excel and research database skills are fundamental to success in this role
• Database experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Factiva and open sources are preferred
• Conduct intelligence research and analysis in order to determine patterns and links in USMS investigations