INTEL Analyst – OPSEC Assessment Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Intel Analyst – OPSEC Assessment Analyst at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role focuses on evaluating and improving operational security posture for programs, systems, and information, ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Responsibilities include OPSEC assessments, risk and threat analysis, and delivering detailed reports and executive briefings to senior leaders. A TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work in government/defense environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in a similar role in defense sectors or DoD/IC environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OPSEC assessments and vulnerability analyses: Identify critical information, indicators, threats, and operational risks; evaluate vulnerabilities in procedures, systems, and information flows
• Review OPSEC plans, CIILs, and countermeasures.
• Perform risk and threat analysis: Assess the potential impact of compromised information and recommend protective measures
• Review operational procedures, communication systems, and information handling to recommend mitigation strategies
• Monitor OPSEC and Information Operations (IO) compliance, identifying opportunities to strengthen security posture
• Prepare detailed reports, assessments, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OPSEC requirements into operational planning and processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Vulnerability management

Threat modeling

Disaster recovery planning

Contingency planning

DoD security policies familiarity

OPSEC frameworks familiarity

Information operations familiarity

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field

Advanced degrees or certifications preferred

Job description

INTEL Analyst – OPSEC Assessment Analyst

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance

Location- Redstone Arsenal, AL

Responsible for evaluating and improving the operational security posture of programs, systems, and organizations to protect sensitive information and reduce the risk of compromise. Works in government, defense, or contractor environments to ensure that operational processes, communication systems, and information flows meet security standards. The role blends technical analysis with strategic risk management, supporting mission-critical programs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OPSEC Assessments & Vulnerability Analyses: Identify critical information, indicators, threats, and operational risks; evaluate vulnerabilities in procedures, systems, and information flows

• Review and Analyze OPSEC Plans: Review and provide recommendations for OPSEC plans, including Critical Information and Indicators Lists (CIILs) and countermeasures

• Risk & Threat Analysis: Assess the potential impact of compromised information and recommend protective measures

• Operational Review: Examine operational procedures, communication systems, and information handling to recommend mitigation strategies

• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and assess OPSEC and Information Operations (IO) compliance, identifying opportunities to strengthen security posture

• Reporting & Briefings: Prepare detailed reports, assessments, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders

• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate OPSEC requirements into operational planning and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical, risk management, and communication skills.

• Experience in vulnerability management, threat modeling, disaster recovery planning, and contingency planning

• Familiarity with DoD security policies, OPSEC frameworks, and information operations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with high accountability.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred

• Experience: 5+ years in a similar role; in defense sectors, 5–10 years in DoD/IC or related environments

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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