Information Resilience Office / Defense Threat Reduction Agency - Job Training Program
The Cognitive Security Analyst will work in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Information Resilience Office as a Cognitive Security Analyst. He/she will learn the tools and rhythm of tracking malign influence narratives that threaten U.S. national security interests. He/she will plan, coordinate, and conduct training for DTRA leadership, communications, acquisition, and program personnel who operate and communicate in the information domain. As required, he/she will support Government civilians and military who support combatant command headquarters with situational awareness and advisory products.
o Use advanced open-source research techniques to characterize the global CBRNE/CWMD spaceo write reports to an interagency audience detailing the global information environment and recommend DTRA actions to counter any foreign malign influenceo as directed, execute other tasks in support of the DTRA Information Resilience Office
Skillbridge internship from winter/spring 2025. Expected follow-on position afterwards.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 31 - 60 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway