Intelligence Analyst

Firebird AST; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite TS/SCI-cleared Intelligence Analyst to support DHS OIG in Northern Virginia. This is for a pending contract, with award anticipated December 2026.

Responsibilities include conducting intelligence analysis and production, presenting findings in written reports and briefings, coordinating with case agents and interagency partners, and developing field materials that inform operations decision makers.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 8 years of experience conducting intelligence analysis, with recent experience.
• Mastery of intelligence tradecraft and the intelligence cycle within DHS context.
• Strong written and verbal communication for national security briefings.
• Proficient in i2 Analyst Notebook, Pen-Link, Tableau for analysis and visualization.
• Experience with federal law enforcement fraud investigations and OSS methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intelligence analysis and production in support of DHS OIG priorities.
• Present methodology and findings in written reports and briefing material.
• Coordinate with case agents and interagency partners to share information.
• Provide timely operational and strategic intelligence via bulletins and assessments.
• Develop field-specific materials informing operations decision makers on actors.
• Input data into analytics products including summaries, graphs, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Verbal & written communication

Briefing national security & law-enfor

Data visualization

Open-source intelligence

Data analysis

DHS priorities knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

i2 Analyst Notebook

Pen-Link

Tableau

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Firebird AST is seeking an onsite TS/SCI-cleared Intelligence Analyst to support DHS OIG.

*** This is for a pending contract. Contract award is anticipated December 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct intelligence analysis and production in support of DHS OIG priorities related to corruption, fraud/illicit finance, child sexual exploitation material (CSEM), cyber, and threats against DHS equities and personnel.
• Present methodology and findings in written reports and briefing material.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with case agents, interagency task forces, and the intelligence community to share and coordinate information on illicit activities impacting DHS.
• Provide timely and relevant operational and strategic intelligence in the form of intelligence bulletings and assessments that address trends, and patterns, map illicit networks, and evaluate specific DHS-OIG priorities. Bridge the gap between tactical intelligence and strategic intelligence to establish a common intelligence picture that informs decision makers across DHS-OIG.
• Develop field-specific material such as targeting packages and technical guides that inform operations decision makers on key actors and emerging capabilities of criminal networks.
• Input researched and analyzed data into various professional products, including:
  • Analytical summaries
  • Graphs and charts
  • PowerPoint presentations for law enforcement use and prosecutions

REQUIRED

• Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 8 years of experience conducting intelligence analysis, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of intelligence analysis tradecraft, the intelligence cycle, and intelligence requirements related to DHS. Capacity to fuse intelligence tradecraft and law enforcement to address complex issues within the homeland security and oversight environment.
• Mastery in verbal and written communication to produce timely, concise, and accurate intelligence analysis. Proficiency in briefing national security and law enforcement principals on intelligence related to transnational criminal networks and strategic threats impacting homeland security.
• Fully proficient in the use of analytical and data visualization software, such as:
  • i2 Analyst Notebook
  • Pen-Link
  • Tableau
• Expertise in Federal law enforcement fraud investigations, intelligence production, and data analysis.
• Proficiency open-source intelligence research methodologies.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Master's preferred

CLEARANCE

• Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

About Firebird AST:

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognised leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.