Intelligence Analyst

DCS Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to help shape next-generation mission response for Air Force Research Laboratory programs. You will analyze complex systems, prototype performance-enhancing technologies, and guide teams with technical direction to support DoD missions.

The role requires US citizenship, an active Top Secret clearance, and a STEM BS with 2–5 years of intelligence analysis experience. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a STEM field required.
• 2–5 years of intelligence analysis experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on complex systems and behaviors leveraging multi-source and multi-domain intelligence.
• Leverage cutting-edge software and hardware tools and capabilities, exploring their performance envelope in real research environments.
• Model evolving system behaviors based on gathered intelligence.
• Research & prototype new performance-enhancing technologies to improve existing platforms.
• Design and develop forwardleaning capabilities for AFRL programs that directly support DoD missions.
• Guide development teams with technical direction that influences both near-term deliverables and long-term architecture.
• Document innovations and build user-ready manuals that help deploy new capabilities with clarity and confidence.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, SMEs, and mission partners to co-create solutions that matter.
• Your contributions will shape mission systems used by the Air Force - and improve how operators interact with and rely on emerging technologies.

Skills

US Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Intelligence analysis

Systems modelling

Independent & collaborative

Written & verbal communication

Education

STEM BS degree

Job description

Join a mission-driven engineering team operating at the cutting edge of U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security innovation. As an Intelligence Analyst, you'll help shape nextgeneration mission response and capabilities supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). DCS is an employeeowned organization where bold ideas, technical rigor, and creative problemsolving fuel real-world impact.

This role places you right in the center of hightempo R&D efforts - working hands-on with advanced tools, multidisciplinary experts, and emerging technologies to evaluate, refine, and leverage systems critical to national security. If you love solving complex technical challenges and making positive impacts on mission effectiveness for today and tomorrow, this is your arena.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform analysis on complex systems and behaviors leveraging multi-source and multi-domain intelligence.
• Leverage cutting-edge software and hardware tools and capabilities, exploring their performance envelope in real research environments.
• Model evolving system behaviors based on gathered intelligence.
• Research & prototype new performance-enhancing technologies to improve existing platforms.
• Design and develop forwardleaning capabilities for AFRL programs that directly support DoD missions.
• Guide development teams with technical direction that influences both near-term deliverables and long-term architecture.
• Document innovations and build user-ready manuals that help deploy new capabilities with clarity and confidence.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, SMEs, and mission partners to co-create solutions that matter.
• Your contributions will shape mission systems used by the Air Force - and improve how operators interact with and rely on emerging technologies.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance
• A STEM BS degree with 2 to 5 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in Intelligence analysis (Air or Maritime Analysis).
• Experience modelling system behaviors based on gathered intelligence
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written & verb al communication skills

Desired Skills:

• AFRL system familiarity
• 5+ years of relevant intelligence analysis experience
• Experience with Python
• DoD/IC tool knowledge
• Advanced STEM degree preferred
• Team leadership & mentoring capability

Why Join DCS:

You’ll be part of a powerful, multidisciplinary ecosystem where innovation is expected, ideas matter, and your technical influence has tangible impact on DoD mission success. Employee ownership means your success is tied to the organization's success - and your work contributes to advancing national defense across air and space domains.