Intelligence Collection Manager - Subject Matter Expert

SMX; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A defense solutions provider is seeking an Intelligence Collection Manager to lead multi-discipline collection strategies in support of defense operations. This senior leadership role involves setting vision, guiding interagency efforts, and mentoring teams to achieve intelligence outcomes. Candidates should have significant experience in strategic intelligence collection management and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $97,000 to $150,000 USD along with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 8+ years in intelligence collection management at strategic level.
• Recognized expert in multi-discipline intelligence collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and oversight of all-source intelligence collection.
• Shape collection management doctrine and policy.
• Serve as trusted advisor on collection strategies and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership in intelligence collection management

Interagency collaboration

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Intelligence or National Security

Tools

Intelligence community collection management tools

Job description

Overview

SMX is seeking a recognized Intelligence Collection Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the development and execution of innovative, multi-discipline collection strategies supporting high-consequence and time-sensitive defense operations. In this senior-level leadership role, you will set vision and policy, guide interagency efforts, and mentor teams to ensure successful intelligence outcomes for critical decision-makers.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level planning and oversight of all-source intelligence collection, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational directives
• Shape collection management doctrine, policy, and best practices while implementing process improvements across teams and mission sets
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing authoritative guidance on collection strategies, resource allocation, and capability development
• Integrate and synchronize multi-INT collection disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, etc) across complex operational environments
• Direct high-level outreach with partner agencies, stakeholders, and platforms to maximize intelligence value and operational impact
• Mentor, train, and develop collection managers, analysts, and expert-level staff to build organizational depth and expertise
• Oversee compliance with legal, policy, and oversight requirements for all collection activities
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, white papers, and after-action reviews

Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree with equivalent significant experience in Intelligence, National Security, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in intelligence collection management, with demonstrated leadership at the strategic/enterprise level in defense, federal, or intelligence community settings
• Recognized SME in multi-discipline intelligence collection, requirements integration, targeting, and policy development
• Extensive experience advising executive leadership, establishing process improvements, and managing complex missions or initiatives
• Mastery of intelligence community collection management tools and advanced analytic platforms
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must be willing and able to deploy as needed

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is: $97,000 USD - $150,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).