Counterintelligence - Intelligence Analyst

Virginia Spaceport Authority; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Spaceport Authority seeks a Counterintelligence/Intelligence Analyst to act as strategic advisor protecting the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport by synthesizing classified and open-source intelligence. The role provides executive leadership with critical situational awareness to safeguard launch infrastructure and intellectual property.

Responsibilities include leading the SOC, OSINT collection, threat mapping, and proactive monitoring, with collaboration across Physical Security and

Qualifications

• OSINT methodologies and threat intel platforms proficiency.
• Exceptional writing and ability to summarize complex data.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure security.
• Ability to coordinate with federal/state partners and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the private SOC operations and incident response protocols.
• Collect and analyze OSINT, SOCMINT, and deep/dark web data.
• Develop a comprehensive Threat Picture for the spaceport.
• Translate intelligence into concise executive briefings and visuals.
• Identify patterns in social media to anticipate events.
• Partner with Physical Security and Cyber teams for tactical integration.

Skills

OSINT

SOC management

Threat intelligence

Executive briefings

Aerospace security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Maltego

SpiderFoot

Dataminr

Babel Street

Job description

SUMMARY

General Description:

Under direct supervision of the Chief of Security, the role of the Counterintelligence/Intelligence Analyst is primarily to serve as a strategic advisor. This pivotal role is responsible for the comprehensive protection of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, requiring the synthesis of classified, proprietary, and open-source intelligence to identify and mitigate risks from foreign intelligence entities, economic espionage, and insider threats. By developing proactive threat assessments and maintaining robust liaison relationships with federal and state partners, the Analyst will provide the executive leadership with the critical situational awareness necessary to safeguard high-value launch infrastructure, intellectual property, and national security interests in an increasingly complex aerospace threat environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. SOC Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of our private Security Operations Center, ensuring compliance for and proper operation of all monitoring systems, communication loops, and incident response protocols.
2. Intelligence Synthesis: Collect and analyze data from OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), social media threads (SOCMINT), deep/dark web monitoring, law enforcement partnerships and proprietary feeds to identify emerging threats.
3. Threat Mapping: Develop and maintain a comprehensive "Threat Picture" for the spaceport, focusing on everything from corporate espionage and physical protests to geopolitical instability and cyber-physical risks.
4. Executive Briefings: Translate complex intelligence data into concise, high-impact briefings and visualizations for company leadership.
5. Proactive Monitoring: Identify patterns in social media and fringe forums to anticipate "flashpoint" events before they reach our perimeter.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Physical Security and Cyber teams to ensure intelligence is integrated into real-world tactical responses.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• College: Bachelor’s degree
• Major: Internal Relations, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies or a related field.

Job-Related Experience

• 4+ years in intelligence analysis (Military, Law Enforcement, or High-End Private Sector)
• Mastery of OSINT methodologies, SOC management software, and threat intelligence platforms (TIPS)
• Exceptional writing skills. Ability to explain a “distributed Denial of Service” or a “Physical Breach Strategy in three bullet points.
• Previous experience in aerospace, defense or critical infrastructure security.

Certifications

Certifications: Minimum Clearance level – Secret; Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS SCI security clearance with CI polygraph.

Licenses, etc.

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver’s license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of security policies, practices, and principles.
• Familiarity with different security procedures and protocols
• Knowledgeable of de-escalating techniques
• Incident response awareness

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs.

Abilities

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• A Signal Finder: You have a preternatural ability to find the needle in the haystack. You know that 99% of data is noise, and you’re obsessed with the 1% that matters.
• Tech-Savvy Analyst: You are proficient with OSINT tools (e.g., Maltego, SpiderFoot, Dataminr, or Babel Street) and understand how to leverage automated scrapers without losing the "human touch" of analysis.
• Strategically Minded: You understand that security at a spaceport isn't just about fences; it’s about protecting intellectual property, public reputation, and the nation-state bad actors.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In certain situations, employee may be asked to respond to emergencies, during work hours or outside of work hours, based on the needs of the Authority.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental/Sensory

• Employee conveys information and ideas clearly, both orally and in written English.
• Anticipates, prevents, identifies, and solves problems in the workplace.
• Assimilates complex information. Listens to, comprehends, and clarifies concerns and issues raised by colleagues and clients.
• Emergency situations may present unpredictable scenarios, not anticipated in this job description

Emotional

• Works well in stressful, high-pressure work environment.
• Maintains composure and objectivity.
• Is respectful.
• Works with diverse personalities and levels.
• Exercises a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data, documents, correspondences, and other information.
• Handles multiple priorities and adapts to frequent change.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation and vibration.

Work environment involves significant risks with exposure to potentially dangerous or extremely adverse conditions which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. fieldwork on launch pads, near high pressure and cryogenic systems, near extremely energetic materials.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

This position is term limited dependent on continued funding.