Applied Intelligence Specialist

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Banking services on site

Cafeteria facilities on site

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT-Battelle, located at ORNL in Oak Ridge, seeks an Applied Intelligence Specialist to analyze data and operationalize findings for national security stakeholders. You will work with R&D teams across sensitive information domains, guiding research priorities and communicating complex results clearly.

The role requires a strong background in intelligence analysis, familiarity with classified systems, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in National Security Studies or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in all source intelligence analysis or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate technical and nontechnical data for technical and nontechnical teams.
• Provide briefings to researchers, staff, and national security stakeholders.
• Write reports summarizing data and findings.
• Support data analysis priorities for future R&D.

Skills

All source intelligence analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Briefing staff

Education

B.S. in National Security Studies or related

Tools

Classified systems familiarity

Job description

Requisition Id 17104

Overview

We are seeking an Applied Intelligence Specialist who will focus on analyzing and operationalizing critical information and data through sponsor funded research and development. This position will work hand in hand with R&D teams, while contributing to a multifaceted sensitive information and data analysis team. Key focus areas include supply chain, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and critical infrastructure. This position resides in the Secure AI Research Group in the Advanced Intelligent Systems Section, Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division (CRID), National Security Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in intelligence analysis, a working knowledge of classified systems and how to use them, and a familiarization with specific sensitive government partners. This person will play a key role within CRID's growing portfolio of sensitive work, informing active research and advising on research priorities and vision.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with researchers and all source analysts on sensitive information and data to guide existing R&D projects, ensuring the applied R&D is the most relevant and accurate to national security stakeholders.
• Aid portfolio managers in supporting sensitive visits, briefing sensitive topics, briefing R&D staff, and engaging with national security stakeholders.
• Searching, reading, comprehending and translating technical and nontechnical data to both technical and nontechnical teams.
• Give presentations and influencing research through the analysis of the data.
• Write reports to summarize the data and findings.
• Aid in the selection and priority of data analysis for future R&D.

Basic Qualifications

• A B.S. degree in National Security Studies or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in all source intelligence analysis or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of all source intelligence analysis or related fields.
• Experience with supply chain analysis.
• Experience with the intelligence production cycle.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Special Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.