Senior Analyst, Intelligence Cover Letter

Please consider me for the senior analyst, intelligence opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed assessments of current events based on the collection, research and analysis of classified and open source information foreign language material.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• API usage and design experience
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports, protocols, and traffic flow
• Knowledge of SAS, SQL, Cognos, R, Python, Tableau, Pig or other data analysis, data mining, and programming tools
• Bachelor’s in a business, finance, computer science, or mathematics
• Demonstrated experience with statistics and econometrics (correlations, multivariate regressions, causal analysis)
• Expertise in database and statistical software and methods (SQL, R, Stata)
• Experience with Python, R, VBA, or other automation-focused languages
• Unyielding thirst for knowledge

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior analyst, intelligence position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for research and analysis support related to collection efforts to aid in the development of collection priorities, intelligence reviews, and corresponding analytical charts.

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:

• Exposure to the standard project management methodologies
• Experience monitoring and ensuring data quality
• Previous law enforcement experience is preferred
• Thorough understanding of relational databases and architecture
• Able to create and maintain advanced SQL that is maintainable and highly efficient
• Proficient in data profiling/analysis
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently and seeks out opportunities to work collaboratively with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience coding and designing new reports, maintaining and enhancing existing reports, and designing dashboards on scalable intelligence platforms

I would like to submit my application for the senior analyst, intelligence opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic research, analytical support of companywide compensation programs including, internal and external analysis and provide recommendations.

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:

• Demonstrated understanding of metadata
• Experience with Microsoft BI stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)
• Served as a HQDA Staff Action Officer (G-2 preferred) or on a Joint Staff or a closely related DoD organization/ agency
• Demonstrated SME level of knowledge of AISR aircraft (QRC & POR) and sensor capabilities/employment, latest AISR R&D efforts and GDIP budget process
• Prepare and present briefings on projects, studies and analysis to primary staff members, senior leaders and other Army and Joint Staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSD, Joint and Army organizations, roles, missions and functions Intelligence organizations roles and MI Force structure
• Experience or participated in
• Capable of conducting technical research and drafting detailed studies, presentations, information papers and decision papers for senior leadership

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior analyst, intelligence position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytic support in the preparation of reports and presentations to management including creating charts, tables, graphs and listings.

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:

• Knowledge of SAP Business Objects and WebI preferred
• Knowledge of QlikView preferred
• Can solve problems creatively and continuously take the initiative to seek out and target opportunities for improvement
• Skilled at unraveling key business problems and using a data-driven approach to solve them by singling out foundational business questions, pulling together corollary data, and developing creative dashboards that tell a story
• A propensity for rapid decision-making in an environment of uncertainty
• A working understanding of how quantitative or statistical analysis is used to add business value
• Can utilize programming
• Exposure to predictive analytics methods

In response to your job posting for senior analyst, intelligence, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical support in real-time, and conduct in-depth research from all sources (social media, news, proprietary sources, etc.).

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:

• Experience with database tools and direct SQL access
• Experience with Tableau or other similar platforms
• Experience with Adobe Site Catalyst/Omniture
• Thorough understanding of data modeling and relational databases
• High level of comfort using Excel, Powerpoint
• Background and/or college coursework in international business and finance
• Experience in operational support of OEF/OIF preferred
• Experience in scripting languages such as R or Python