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Posted by: Defense Intelligence Agency on Dec 08, 2011

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DIA’s Scientists and Engineers track and report on the current and projected status of foreign nations’ chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare programs. Evaluate their capabilities, intentions, policies, vulnerabilities and security in support of US counterproliferation efforts. Produce medical intelligence, including foreign military and civilian health care capabilities. Assess worldwide infectious disease trends and global environmental and toxic industrial chemical health risks, as well as advances in foreign biotechnology.  They also reduce the threat from foreign missile and directed energy weapon systems, enhance the readiness of US military forces, and improve the survivability and effectiveness of both US and Allied weapon systems in support of the Department of Defense. They evaluate foreign surface-to-air, short-range ballistic, anti-tank guided and anti-ballistic missiles and analyze integrated air defenses, ground-based anti-satellite systems, and command, control, communication and computer systems. DIA scientists and engineers apply their expertise in the following occupational subspecialties:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Intelligence — Support US efforts to stop the spread of WMD to adversary nations and terrorists; assess the status, security and technology threat from biological, nuclear and chemical weapons worldwide.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Missile & Space Intelligence — Assess foreign air defense; short-range ballistic, anti-tank guided and antiballistic missile systems; and command and control components.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Medical Intelligence — Investigate foreign military and civilian health care capabilities and trends, worldwide infectious diseases, environmental health risks to deployed military personnel, and significant foreign biotechnology.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Measurement & Signature Intelligence (MASINT) — Oversee development, coordination, direction and implementation of the US MASINT system to provide technical, actionable intelligence for military operations; counterterrorism; counterproliferation; arms control; treaty monitoring; and counterdrug and environmental monitoring during peacetime, natural disasters, crisis or war. Required Experience: Qualified Science and Engineering candidates bring with them to DIA related experience and/or a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.  Candidates must also have the expertise to develop logical thoughts into well-written documents such as studies, reports, instructions and guides. Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey ideas fully and accurately in discussions, briefings and other presentations. Effective interpersonal skills, professional ethics and self-motivation. The flexibility to serve anywhere in the world, as required, on a moment’s notice. The ability to pass random drug tests and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination successfully. And, familiarity with automated systems and tools. <o:p> How to Apply:  View DIA’s Careers page at <A href="http://www.dia.mil/">www.dia.mil</A> and follow the application process description.  To apply, you (and your immediate family members) must meet US citizenship requirements. Successful completion of pre-employment processing, including an extensive security background investigation, psychological screening and drug testing, is required. All DIA employees are subject to random polygraph testing. DIA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place> and locations around the world. DIA is an equal opportunity employer. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </o:p></li></ul><o:p></o:p>

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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a vital member of the United States Intelligence Community. As such, DIA provides foreign military intelligence information and analysis to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners. DIA's work supports U.S. military planning and operations and weapons systems acquisitions. DIA's integration of highly skilled intelligence professionals with leading edge technology enables it to discover information and create knowledge that provides warning and opportunities for successful interventions resulting in an overwhelming advantage for warfighters, defense planners and defense and national security policy makers. DIA is a Federal Government agency and, as such, its civilian and military employees participate in outstanding Federal benefits programs.

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