Intelligence Analyst, Journeyman (Support to Deception)

COLSA; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

COLSA is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst in Quantico, VA, to support deception activities for USMC Operational Forces and IO proponents. The role requires TS-SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in all-source analysis and IE familiarity.

On-site work arrangement at Quantico, with opportunities across SIGMAN and ACCM programs. Requirements include a Bachelor’s (3–5 years) or equivalent combination, an active TS/SCI clearance, and related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4-5 years of related experience; OR
• High School diploma with 6 years of related experience.
• Possess and demonstrate analytical support capabilities commensurate with military intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop Intelligence products in support of deception activities.
• Identify adversarial decision-makers, organizations, and systems for deception planning.
• Conduct Conduit Analysis on adversary networks and information flows.
• Assist government personnel in target analysis of key decision makers, nodes, and filters.
• Provide intelligence to support deception concepts and related targeting.
• Support planning, execution and assessment for Deception Activities and OPSEC.
• Assist in Requests for Information (RFI) for submission across the IC.
• Maintain communications with outside organizations on deception activities.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Conduit analysis

Targeting

Information operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Job description

Tracking Code 9716-987 Post Date 8/7/2026 Job Location Quantico, Virginia Location of Position Quantico, Virginia Work Arrangement On Site: 100% Position Type Full-Time/Regular Clearance Required? Yes Level of Clearance Required TS-SCI Work supports USMC Operational Forces, Information Operations (IO) advocates, IO proponents and encompasses disciplines of IO development and integration, signature management, IO analysis, operational security, program management, and intelligence technical support functions. This position provides structure, scope and impacts of analysis relative to Integrated Joint Special Technical Operation (IJSTO)- Special Access Programs (SAPs) within an Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) environment. Th intelligence analyst will provide specific analytical emphasis on political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical, and/or military issues in specific foreign countries.

• Develop Intelligence products in support of deception activities. This includes concise estimates of relevant actors and deception target activities within identified areas of interest;
• Identify the adversarial decision-making process, decision-makers, organizations, and systems that collect, process, protect, and project information for the purpose of generating deception plans;
• Conduct Conduit Analysis by crafting coherent, detailed, and comprehensive systems analysis on how adversary human networks, command networks, intelligence networks, and asset networks relay priority information;
• Assist Government personnel in crafting coherent, detailed, and comprehensive target analysis of key decision makers, nodes, and filters of information within a specific network for the purpose of enhancing deception activities;
• Provide intelligence that supports the development of deception concepts of support, and related targeting;
• Provide intelligence that supports detailed planning, execution and assessment for Deception Activities, Signature Management (SIGMAN), and OPSEC;
• Assist Government personnel in crafting coherent, detailed, and comprehensive Requests for Information (RFI) for submission across the Intelligence Community (IC) that contribute to planning of deception activities;
• Maintain developed communications and interface with outside organizations for all matters dealing with deception activities within assigned geographic areas;
• Analyze and evaluate information to assess developments, trends, and threat implications associated with the deception targets;
• Assist deception activity planners to identify Information Environment (IE) relevant individuals, organizations, and systems for the purpose of identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations regarding our vulnerabilities and opportunities;
• Assist deception activity planners to effectively assess the effectiveness of deception activities in the IE, and;
• Assist deception activity planners to develop the capability to establish, monitor, and maintain an IE battlespace awareness that supports the generation of MAGTF information power and advantage.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience One of the following combinations of education/experience:

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related experience;
• Associate’s degree with 4-5 years of related experience; OR
• High School diploma with 6 years of related experience.
• Possess and demonstrate analytical support capabilities commensurate with military intelligence (All-Source Analysis), working knowledge of the IE, and the significance of regional conditions and trends in support of day-to-day operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the USMC and the broader IC
• Experience with targeting
• Formal Military Intelligence training and/or schooling
• MILDEC Training

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

#CRIT

• Minimum Salary $80,000.00
• Maximum Salary $110,000.00
• Salary Type Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, A c c i d e n t a l Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.