Intelligence Research Specialist
Job SummaryB&A is seeking a Intelligence Research Specialist to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ERO Overwatch and National Security Enforcement (ERO ONE) - Intelligence Research Specialists Professional Support Services. If interested and you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
• Anticipated Award: March/April 2027
• Anticipated Start: April 2027
• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
• Estimated Salary Range: $95,000 - $165,000 annually
Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, required security eligibility, geographic location, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Location• Buffalo AOR
Responsibilities• Conduct all-source intelligence research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting using authorized classified and unclassified sources.
• Identify trends, threats, networks, relationships, anomalies, and intelligence gaps; assess information reliability and limitations.
• Develop intelligence assessments, analytical reports, research memoranda, link charts, briefings, and other assigned intelligence products.
• Support established collection requirements, field intelligence activities, stakeholder coordination, and analytical support to operational planning.
• Apply required source attribution, information protection, classification markings, and internal quality review; perform advisory support only.
Education and Experience• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in intelligence studies, national security, homeland security, criminal justice, international affairs, political science, data or intelligence analysis, or a directly related discipline. Four additional years of directly relevant professional intelligence or analytical experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible, directly relevant professional intelligence or mission-oriented analytical experience. Experience used for the degree substitution must be additional to these eight years.
• Finished products: At least three (3) years developing finished intelligence or comparable formal analytical products.
• Briefings: At least two (2) years preparing or delivering analytical briefings, executive summaries, read-aheads, talking points, or comparable materials for mission stakeholders. The three-year and two-year requirements may overlap with the eight-year experience minimum.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex analytical assignments, performing all-source research, supporting intelligence collection requirements, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical methodologies and tradecraft; trend, threat, and network analysis; complex problem-solving; written and oral communications; information protection; and mission environments.
Security Clearance• Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years
Physical & Work Environment Requirements- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
- Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
Benefits and ProgramsB&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off,B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
