Emerging and Disruptive (E&D) Technology Analyst

BigBear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigbear.ai is looking for an Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst based in Washington, D.C. to assess future technologies and military applications.

Your role involves producing intelligence reports on advanced technologies and supporting national security assessments. Ideal candidates possess a TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree, with at least 3 years of intelligence analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in intelligence analysis.
• Experience in producing intelligence reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce assessments on advanced technologies and their military applications.
• Develop threat assessments for defense critical infrastructure.
• Monitor technology trends among foreign actors.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Analytic techniques

Report writing

Technology assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Emerging and Disruptive (E&D) Technology Analyst to analyze and assess future technology and its military application(s) by foreign states and non‑state actors. This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the “ground level” of a new and exciting program with a critical Department of War (DoW) customer.

What you will do

• Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact on Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons systems worldwide.
• Produce intelligence supporting the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment (NSTCA).
• Develop threat assessments and global baseline assessments in support of the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
• Monitor and evaluate technology trends among foreign state and non‑state actors to identify emerging military applications and associated risks.
• Apply structured analytic techniques and rigorous tradecraft to ensure objectivity, source validation, and accuracy in all analytic products.
• Prepare clear, well‑organized written products and, as needed, deliver oral briefings to support customer decision‑making.
• Coordinate with collectors, technical subject matter experts, and cross‑functional team members to refine analytic requirements and improve intelligence products.
• Support the development of new analytic processes and methodologies as the program matures.

What you need to have

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting intelligence analysis (an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for the above education requirements)

What we'd like you to have

• Current CI poly
• Bachelor’s degree in an intelligence or STEM discipline
• At least 8 years of experience conducting technical intelligence analysis
• Experience creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes
• Experience within the DoW and/or US Intelligence Community

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI‑powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission‑based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.