SME Intelligence Analyst (National Security Mission Support)

Agile Defense

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree with 8 years experience or Bachelor's Degree with 10 years experience in related fields; 4 years additional experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience conducting research and analysis using information systems.
  • Familiarity with intelligence processes and methodologies.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance threat screening and management systems.
  • Conduct high-level studies leveraging deep knowledge of threats and analytical techniques, delivering insights and recommendations.
  • Lead teams, organize analytical efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality and accuracy of work.
  • Implement administrative laws, policies, and procedures relevant to programs, evaluating their impacts.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify gaps and support enterprise-level planning.
  • Present findings persuasively through reports and briefings, advising management on sensitive issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical national security missions
  • Collaboration with multi-agency teams
  • Mentorship and training opportunities
  • Possibility for significant involvement in operational decision-making and strategy
  • Work in a stable, climate-controlled office environment.
Full Job Description
Requisition #: 1573

Job Title: SME Intelligence Analyst (National Security Mission Support)

Location: Vienna, VA

Clearance: Top Secret/CI poly

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking qualified professionals to support national security intelligence and operational analysis missions within a multi-agency federal environment.

This work supports critical government efforts focused on identity resolution, threat screening, intelligence analysis, and information sharing across the U.S. national security and law enforcement community.

The mission operates in a fast-paced operational environment supporting national security priorities, with teams working collaboratively across government partners to ensure timely analysis, data integrity, and operational coordination.

Support may include intelligence analysis, operational support, program management, and mission coordination activities that contribute to protecting the United States from national security threats.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Agile Defense is seeking cleared professionals across a variety of roles supporting national security mission operations.

Potential responsibilities may include:

Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve threat screening effectiveness and complex management systems, processes, and procedures; document best practices, train, mentor, and provide quality assurance for more junior staff.

Use deep knowledge of threats, screening operations, IC databases, and analytical techniques to conduct high-level studies and develop well supported conclusions and recommendations.

Lead Unit teams, organize analytical efforts, mentor, train, and ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of work; collaborate with management to implement changes that may involve significant resource shifts and procedural overhauls.

Understand a broad range of administrative laws, policies, and regulations relevant to client programs and ensure they are thoroughly implemented and adhered to; quickly gain insight into the clients mission, goals, and interagency relationships to evaluate program impacts.

Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic direction, identify system and process gaps, and support enterprise-level planning and decision-making.

Clearly and persuasively present findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, and visual data products, and effectively advise executive management on sensitive issues. Deliver expert-level guidance on organizational assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, and the resolution of complex operational and intelligence challenges.

Education & Years of Experience

  • Master's Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in place of a Bachelor's degree Background in intelligence analysis, national security, law enforcement, or related mission environments
  • Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information systems
  • Familiarity with intelligence processes, analytical methodologies, or operational mission environments
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced mission support environments


Required Skills

  • Active TS/SCI clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph Strong analytical and research skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in mission-focused environments Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in operational settings


Preferred Skills

  • Experience supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence community, or national security missions
  • Experience working in multi-agency environments
  • Familiarity with analytical databases and intelligence research tools
  • Experience working in operational or shift-based mission environments


Working Conditions

The employee will work in a climate-controlled office environment performing desk-based duties. This role does not require physical exertion beyond standard office movements and travel is not expected.

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