Intelligence Exploitation Analysts - Expert

Space Programs; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking an experienced Intelligence Exploitation Analyst – Expert to support HUMINT-focused missions and DoD collaborations. You will produce analytical products, threat assessments, and briefings to senior leaders, contributing to targeting, source development, and exploitation operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, CONUS/OCONUS deployment, and a track record of all-source intelligence excellence across regional and geopolitical analysis.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience delivering high-level intelligence briefings (O-5/GS-14 level or higher).
• Minimum 6 years all-source intelligence experience with 4 years at the operational level.
• Knowledge of interrogation, exploitation, detainee operations, and HUMINT methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical and planning support for screening, exploitation, and other HUMINT missions.
• Interface with intelligence, interagency, and DoD entities to ensure effective team preparation and mission execution.
• Develop and present high-quality analytical products, threat assessments, and intelligence reports.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of interrogation, exploitation, and detainee operations.
• Utilize advanced experience in all-source intelligence tools and automation to develop products and assessments.
• Conduct regional, geopolitical, HUMINT analysis, and collection management to support objectives.
• Prepare and deliver intelligence briefings to senior leaders (O-5/GS-14 level).
• Collaborate with SOF, CT teams, and partners to provide actionable intelligence.

Skills

All-source analysis

Briefing skills

Geopolitical analysis

Interrogation expertise

Operational experience

Education

Advanced academic degree

Tools

All-source intelligence tools

Job description

SMX is seeking highly experienced Intelligence Exploitation Analysts – Expert to support screening, exploitation, and HUMINT-focused missions. In this role, you will collaborate with Department of Defense, interagency, and intelligence organizations, preparing teams and producing analytical products that directly support targeting, source development, and threat analysis. You will play a critical part in the success of HUMINT operations through expert planning, advanced analysis, and comprehensive operational support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced analytical and planning support for screening, exploitation, and other HUMINT missions.
• Interface with intelligence, interagency, and Department of Defense entities to ensure effective team preparation and mission execution.
• Develop and present high-quality analytical products, threat assessments, and intelligence reports in support of targeting, source development, and exploitation operations.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of interrogation, exploitation, and detainee operations, including relevant methodologies and systems.
• Utilize advanced experience in all-source intelligence automation, analysis tools, databases, and analytic applications to develop products and assessments.
• Conduct regional, geopolitical, and HUMINT analysis, as well as collection management, to support operational objectives.
• Prepare and deliver well-structured intelligence briefings and written communications to senior leaders, including presentations at the O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel) / GS-14 level or above.
• Collaborate with Special Operations Forces (SOF), Counterterrorism (CT) teams, and mission partners to provide actionable intelligence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Valid U.S. passport required.
• Willingness and ability to deploy both CONUS (within the continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) as needed.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as an all-source intelligence analyst supporting the Department of Defense or equivalent U.S. Government agencies, including at least four (4) years at the operational level.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with current all-source analytic techniques, theory, methodologies, processes, and trends.
• Advanced proficiency with contemporary all-source intelligence tools, applications, and automation systems to support analytical efforts and product development.
• Experience preparing and delivering high-level intelligence briefings to audiences at the Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) / GS-14 level or higher.
• Demonstrated expertise in interrogation, exploitation, detainee operations, and HUMINT missions, including methodologies and systems.
• Proven background in regional analysis, geopolitical analysis, HUMINT analysis, and collection management.
• Excellent briefing skills and a strong record of producing clear, concise, and relevant written intelligence products.

Desired Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Counterterrorism (CT) intelligence requirements, operations, and missions.
• Advanced academic degree in a relevant field.
• Experience preparing teams for HUMINT and exploitation missions in complex operational environments.

#CJPOST

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:

$95,000—$100,000 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).