Intelligence Analyst

DCS; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to support AFRL DoD missions, applying multi-source analysis and system modelling to evolve mission-capable capabilities. You will collaborate with engineers, SMEs, and mission partners to shape next-gen solutions and document innovations for field deployment.

Ideal candidates bring a STEM BS with 2–5 years of intelligence experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with AFRL environments. U.S. citizenship and TS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• A STEM BS degree with 2–5 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in intelligence analysis (Air or Maritime).
• Experience modelling system behaviors based on gathered intelligence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on complex systems and behaviors leveraging multi-source intelligence.
• Leverage cutting-edge software and hardware tools to evaluate performance in real environments.
• Model evolving system behaviors based on gathered intelligence.
• Research and prototype new technologies to improve platforms.
• Design and develop forward-leaning capabilities for AFRL programs supporting DoD missions.
• Guide development teams with technical direction for near-term deliverables and long-term architecture.
• Document innovations and create user-ready manuals for deployment.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, SMEs, and mission partners to co-create solutions.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

System modelling

Independent / collaborative work

Written & verbal communication

Education

STEM BS degree

Tools

Python

DoD/IC tools

AFRL familiarity

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 next-generation mission response and capabilities supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). DCS is an employee-owned organization where bold ideas, technical rigor, and creative problem-solving fuel real-world impact.

This role places you right in the center of high-tempo 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 forward-leaning 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 & verbal 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.