Intelligence Management Specialist Mid (Identity Management Support)

Cherokee Federal

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 141,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA/HSA options

Professional development support

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge, a part of Cherokee Federal, seeks an Intelligence Management Specialist – Mid (Identity Management Support) to support the U.S. Army Operations Group at Ft. Meade, MD. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph and on-site work eligibility.

Responsibilities include risk reduction, open/classified data analysis, and coordination with Army and DoD partners to enable secure operations. Starting salary is $128,000, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Eight+ years of IC experience including intelligence operations planning.
Two+ years of operations security, identity management, and signature reduction.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Experience with all-source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analysis.
Experience delivering global situational awareness for planning, synchronization, decision making and execution.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art intelligence analysis tools.
Experience coordinating for projects and manning research.
Experience instructing small groups on data requirements and task coordination.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
US Citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI with polygraph.
Ability to pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the IDMO and Army HUMINT risk reduction program.
Plan and orchestrate the build of organizational structures to enable risk mitigation.
Analyze open and classified reporting to determine risk.
Advise on operational security and risk mitigation measures.
Develop planning documents and future unit footprint.
Coordinate with external Army and DoD organizations on due diligence methodologies.
Collect and compile data for assessments and disseminate finished products.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security clearance with polygraph

Identity management

Operations security

Signature reduction

All-source intelligence

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Team coordination

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Intelligence Management Specialist Mid (Identity Management Support)

Fort George G Meade, MD, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Ft. Meade, MD, United States (On-site)

Job Code:SSE608

Location:Ft. Meade, MD

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:10/1/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking exceptionally qualified individuals to serve as Intelligence Management Specialists in support of the U.S. Army Operations Group (AOG) at Ft. Meade, MD. The Intelligence Management Specialist shall provide support to the AOG Directorate of Operations Identity and Data Management Office (IDMO).

Starting Salary Range for Intelligence Management Specialist – Mid (IdMO):$128,000 – $128,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

Provides specialized knowledge and experience with Army HUMINT to assist in development and implementation of a holistic individual and organizational risk reduction program
Use experience, analysis, and time management to work with a small team in planning and orchestrating the multi-faceted build of organizational structures and capabilities to provide risk mitigation and enable operational security
Receive operational requirements and conduct original research and analysis of open and classified reporting to determine individual and organizational risk
Apply subject matter expertise in signature reduction to advise and inform personnel on best operational security and risk mitigation measures during operational activities
Assist in the development of planning documents and build out of organizational structures to aid in the future footprint of the unit
Work with external Army and other DOD organizations to understand and apply due diligence and risk mitigation methodologies in multiple project life cycles
Collect and compile factual data to be incorporated into larger due diligence and analytical projects; prepares and disseminates finished assessments
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience within the IC, must include knowledge of and experience with intelligence operations planning and its various disciplines, functions, processes.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operations security, identity management, signature reduction
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Experience with all-source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analysis.
Experience in delivering global situational awareness in support of planning, synchronization, decision making and execution of client missions.
Knowledge of state-of the- art intelligence analysis tools.
Experience in manning research and coordination for projects.
Experience in instructing and interacting with small groups on data and information requirements and coordinating tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing, presenting, and communicating complex topics using available multimedia software and applications.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Technicians Course (ATC)
Due Diligence Course (DDC)
Advanced Planners Course

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.

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