Intelligence Specialist Jobs

Explore Intelligence Specialist opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs offering salaries of $100,000 or more. Intelligence Specialists gather, evaluate, and interpret information to help organizations understand risks, make informed decisions, and protect people, assets, and operations.

What Does an Intelligence Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Intelligence Specialists may analyze reports and datasets, assess threats and emerging developments, prepare briefings, and share clear, evidence-based insights with decision-makers. Roles may focus on national security, defense, law enforcement, cybersecurity, corporate risk, or geopolitical analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong research, critical-thinking, writing, and communication skills, along with sound judgment and attention to detail. Depending on the position, relevant experience, a degree in a related field, language proficiency, technical or data-analysis skills, and eligibility for a security clearance may be required. Review each listing carefully, since qualifications and clearance requirements differ.

Explore Intelligence Specialist Careers

Use Ladders to browse vetted Intelligence Specialist jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation details to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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$83K - $181K *

Join us to design and develop advanced Electronic Warfare systems for DoD aircraft. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex engineering challenges and ensure mission success through innovative solu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $203K *

Join a dynamic security research team to enhance vulnerability analysis and automation. Leverage your software development skills to build LLM harnesses and support innovative research infrastructure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $236K *

Lead the charge in managing contractor support operations for government programs. Drive strategic improvements and oversee high-impact projects ensuring alignment with agency objectives while facilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Leverage your strategic account management skills to deepen relationship...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $318K *

Innovate cutting-edge cyber capabilities by leading advanced CNO development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security through reverse engineering and software design, ensuring exc...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Information System Security Officer, providing expert guidance on cybersecurity compliance and risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security postur...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive protective intelligence initiatives by assessing threats to executives and operations. Collaborate across teams to produce actionable insights, ensuring safety and informed decision-making in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's enhancing secure communications for U.S. diplomatic posts. You'll engineer cryptographic systems, support a global network, and provide critical Tier II and III support, ensuring mi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Lead the charge in delivering robust cloud operations and user support across AWS environments. Engage in troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration to enhance cloud solutions and ensure mission s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $175K *

Join us to enhance data pipelines and governance for a mission-driven cybersecurity client. Leverage your technical expertise to optimize data processes, ensuring data is organized, discoverable, and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive growth by leading capture strategies for complex Space Ground Enterprise Solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape opportunities, develop winning proposals, and ensure competit...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Manage and lead capture strategies for complex Space Ground Enterprise Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and develop innovative solutions that meet customer...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $129K *

Support and enhance IT networks by troubleshooting, maintaining, and integrating systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and provide guidance to junior staff while managing netwo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing and enforcing security measures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting vital organizational data. Collaborate with a skilled team to iden...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the cybersecurity program for classified/unclassified systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. Manage risk assessments and implement security policies to protect sensitive information wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion secure software solutions by leading enterprise architecture efforts, integrating compliance, and delivering modern applications using advanced technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Specialist, providing expert compliance management, technical support, and proactive monitoring for GovCon and commercial clients. Take charge of cybersecurity systems...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $220K *

Drive a strategic agenda for Communications as a leader in reputation intelligence and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making with data-driven insights for effective issue...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $106K *

Optimize enterprise network performance as a Network Specialist, providing advanced support and troubleshooting for transport services and SD-WAN. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $331K *

Champion the strategic success of Cyber-Physical Systems Resiliency, leading technical vision and operational management to ensure mission assurance and system survivability in contested environments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform the enterprise AI landscape by architecting innovative cloud solutions, enabling optimized workflows across government services, and driving team excellence in AI development and integration...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Lead the charge in enhancing maritime security through expert integration of defense capabilities. Collaborate with international partners to execute complex naval exercises, ensuring operational read...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion cyber defense operations by monitoring IDS/IPS alerts, conducting intrusion analysis, and optimizing security protocols to safeguard critical systems and networks, ensuring real-time responsi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving strategic operational planning and execution in Military Deception and Information Operations, supporting senior leadership while engaging stakeholders across diverse missio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $107K *

Champion complex personnel security adjudications, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements while coordinating sensitive security matters with stakeholders to enhance operational effec...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Intelligence Specialist do?question toggle

    An Intelligence Specialist collects, evaluates, and interprets information to identify threats, assess risks, and inform organizational decisions. The work may involve research, data analysis, report writing, and briefing stakeholders.

  • Where do Intelligence Specialists work?question toggle

    They may work in government, defense, law enforcement, cybersecurity, consulting, or corporate security and risk teams. The employer and role determine the subject matter and day-to-day responsibilities.

  • What qualifications are needed for Intelligence Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers may request relevant education or experience, analytical and communication skills, specialized technical or language expertise, and—in some roles—eligibility for a security clearance.

  • Are Intelligence Specialist jobs available with salaries of $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more, including Intelligence Specialist opportunities when available. Compensation and eligibility requirements vary by listing.