Forward Deployed Mission Analyst

Black Cape; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Competitive Salary

Generous Time Off

Team-Building Events

Professional Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Black Cape is seeking a Forward Deployed Mission Analyst to enhance object-based intelligence capabilities. The role requires on-site presence in Honolulu 3-5 days per week. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and demonstrate technical proficiency in intelligence analysis.

Ideal candidates will work closely with technical teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to training material development. Benefits include competitive salary, 401K, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in any intelligence discipline (e.g., MASINT, SIGINT).
• Strong briefing and public speaking skills.
• Experience with key intelligence systems in the TS/SCI environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical teams and represent next-gen object-based intelligence.
• Communicate ideas to analysts and stakeholders effectively.
• Build training materials in conjunction with technical teams.

Skills

Intelligence reporting procedures

Public speaking skills

Key intelligence systems experience

Office tools mastery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Forward Deployed Mission Analyst

Locations:

• Honolulu, HI - INDOPACOM
• Cambridge, UK - EUCOM
• Miami, FL - SOUTHCOM
• Colorado Springs, CO - NORTHCOM
• DMV as necessary

Onsite: Expected to go onsite (into a SCIF) 3 - 5 days per week

Clearance: TS/SCI

***MUST have an Active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to get a CI Poly***

***If you do NOT have a US Citizenship or a Security Clearance issued by a US Government Customer, we will likely not get back to you. It is a REQUIREMENT of the job.***

Black Cape is a technology company focused on full‑stack web applications, advanced data analysis tools, and AI/ML for federal government customers.

What we are hiring

Intelligence analysts with technical know‑how to represent the next generation of object‑based intelligence globally.

People who want to change the current landscape of tools available to other analysts globally and help make sense of an ever‑changing world.

An ideal candidate has a background in the intelligence community, specifically in defense intelligence, and knows how to tackle problems around operational readiness and disposition. Ability to work with technical teams is a must. Must have the ability to effectively communicate ideas about how to utilize the system we’re building to other analysts, senior stakeholders, and other parties. Preferred candidates also have the ability to help build training materials in conjunction with the technical team.

Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES)

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with key intelligence systems in the TS/SCI environment.
• Demonstrated experience in any intelligence discipline (e.g., MASINT, SIGINT), preferably All‑Source.
• In‑depth knowledge of Intelligence collections and priorities.
• Basic fundamentals of Intelligence writing, the Intelligence Analysis Cycle.
• Firm understanding of Intelligence reporting procedures.
• Strong briefing and public speaking skills.
• Mastery of basic Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience working with software development teams in any capacity.

Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES)

• Familiarity with a programming language (e.g., Python) and/or programming concepts.
• Background working with Object‑Based Intelligence.
• Background communicating to senior stakeholders in a classified environment.
• Previous experience working order of battle.
• Experience in Intelligence operations and dynamic targeting (watch officer) or Targeteer.
• Experience with blue force tracking and military force disposition.
• Curriculum building and ability to teach to terminal learning objectives.

Benefits

• 401K
• Competitive Salary
• Generous Time Off
• Exceptional Team‑Building & Fun Company Events
• Mentorship & Professional Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave