Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst

Analytic Services Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 82,700 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking an Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst in Reston, VA. The role focuses on analyzing future technology and its military applications by foreign states and non-states.

Responsibilities include producing assessments on advanced tech trends, supporting NSA threat assessments, and contributing to multi-domain analyses for DIA and DCIP. Requires TS/SCI clearance and 3+ years of progressive analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a polygraph.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience conducting analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and the potential impact to Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons worldwide.
• Produce intelligence supporting the production of the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment, and threat assessments / global baseline assessments for the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
• Produce assessments on insights driven by trends, futures and understanding of networks (cyber) and supply chains (material) and their incorporation in multi-domain activities targeted by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
• Produce intelligence supporting the production of collection emphasis message and intelligence collection requirements, as well as supporting technical collection operations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph readiness

3+ years analysis

Job description

Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst

Reston, VA | Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview:

ANSER is seeking an Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst. In this role you will analyze and assess future technology and its military application(s) by foreign states and non-states.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and the potential impact to Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons worldwide.
• Produce intelligence supporting the production of the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment, and threat assessments / global baseline assessments for the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
• Produce assessments on insights driven by trends, futures and understanding of networks (cyber) and supply chains (material) and their incorporation in multi-domain activities targeted by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
• Produce intelligence supporting the production of collection emphasis message and intelligence collection requirements, as well as supporting technical collection operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Current TS/SCI with ability to pass a polygraph.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience conducting analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience producing assessments on insights driven by trends, futures and understanding of networks (cyber) and supply chains (material) and their incorporation in multi-domain activities.
• Experience producing intelligence supporting the production of collection emphasis message and intelligence collection requirements, as well as supporting technical collection operations.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$82,700 — $120,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.