Functional Area Expert

Position SummaryThe Functional Area Expert (FAE) Information Advantage Analyst serves as a senior subjectmatter expert responsible for analyzing, assessing, and advising on operations within theinformation environment (IE). This role supports military, intelligence, and national securityorganizations by integrating information operations, electronic warfare, cyber operations,intelligence, influence activities, and data-driven decision-making to achieve informationadvantage over adversaries. Information Advantage focuses on gaining, maintaining, and exploiting superiority in the information environment through the integration of people, processes, technology, and operational capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the principal advisor on Information Advantage, Information Operations (IO), and Information Environment (IE) activities.Analyze adversary information capabilities, narratives, influence operations, and decision-making processes.Assess the effectiveness of information-related capabilities (IRCs) across military and government operations.Support planning, execution, and assessment of campaigns designed to influence target audiences and decision-makers.Integrate intelligence, cyber, electronic warfare, public affairs, military information support operations (MISO), and space capabilities.Develop operational assessments, measures of effectiveness (MOEs), and measures of performance (MOPs).Conduct information environment analysis and operational impact assessments.Support experimentation, wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities related to information advantage.Provide executive briefings, operational recommendations, and strategic assessments.Advise senior leaders on information warfare risks, opportunities, and emerging threats.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Intelligence Studies,Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Communications, Psychology,Data Science, or related discipline.Typically 10–15+ years of experience in:Information Operations (IO)Intelligence AnalysisCyber OperationsElectronic WarfareStrategic CommunicationsMilitary PlanningInformation Environment AnalysisStrong understanding of information-related capabilities and joint operations.Excellent analytical, communication, and briefing skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Information Operations,Intelligence, or a related field.Experience supporting:Combatant CommandsJoint StaffIntelligence CommunitySpecial Operations ForcesDepartment of Defense information warfare organizationsKnowledge of:Joint Publication 3-04 Information in Joint OperationsJoint Information Operations doctrineJoint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO)Influence operations and cognitive warfareOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.Desired Technical SkillsInformation environment analysisInfluence and narrative assessmentIntelligence fusionCyber and EW integrationData analytics and visualizationSocial network analysisOperational planningCampaign assessment methodologiesStrategic communications analysisArtificial intelligence and information operations applicationsCommon Tools & PlatformsPalantir GothamArcGIS ProTableauPower BISystems Tool Kit (STK)JIRAConfluencePreferred CertificationsPMPCISSPSecurity+Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)Leadership ResponsibilitiesLead Information Advantage assessments and operational analyses.Mentor analysts, planners, intelligence professionals, and operational teams.Coordinate across cyber, intelligence, EW, information operations, and strategiccommunications organizations.Advise senior military and government leaders on information warfare strategies.Support capability development, doctrine evolution, and future operational concepts.