Intelligence Specialist

NASIC (National Air and Space Intelligence Center); Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NASIC is seeking an Intelligence Analyst at developmental level to support information gathering, validation, and analysis across multiple sources. The role emphasizes rigorous data management, critical thinking, and clear communication of findings to internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Bachelor's degree and a proactive approach to learning. Training will cover essential skills and salary progression as you advance in the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Criminal Justice, or related).
• Strong analytical skills: dissect complex data, identify patterns, and challenge assumptions to uncover insights.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving: synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Effective communication: convey findings to stakeholders, using visuals where appropriate.
• Adaptability & proactive approach: learn new techniques and seek data sources.
• Integrity & confidentiality: uphold ethical standards and protect sensitive information.
• Collaboration & independence: work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Information Collection: Conduct comprehensive research from diverse sources to support intelligence assessments.
• Data Validation and Verification: Assess credibility, reliability, and validity of information.
• Data Organization and Management: Organize and manage large data volumes efficiently with various tools.
• Data Analysis: Identify key trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Prepare clear, concise intelligence reports and briefings for stakeholders.
• Tool and Technique Development: Contribute to development and refinement of information gathering and analysis tools.
• Collaboration: Work with other analysts and teams to share information for broader assessments.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on trends, technologies, and best practices in intelligence analysis.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow ethical guidelines and legal regulations on collection and dissemination of intelligence information.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Adaptability

Integrity & confidentiality

Collaboration & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

• Information Collection: Conduct comprehensive research and gather relevant information from diverse sources to support intelligence assessments.
• Data Validation and Verification: Assess the credibility, reliability, and validity of gathered information.
• Data Organization and Management: Organize and manage large volumes of data efficiently using various tools and techniques.
• Data Analysis: Analyze collected data to identify key trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Prepare clear, concise, and timely intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Tool and Technique Development: Contribute to the development and refinement of information gathering and analysis tools and techniques.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other analysts and teams to share information and contribute to broader intelligence assessments.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in intelligence analysis.
• Adherence to Standards: Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations regarding the collection, use, and dissemination of intelligence information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to dissect complex data, identify meaningful patterns, and challenge assumptions to uncover hidden insights.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders, leveraging data visualization tools.
• Adaptability & Proactive Approach: Willingness to learn new techniques and proactively seek out new data sources.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Commitment to unbiased analysis, ethical guidelines, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaboration & Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.

If you're graduating this winter '26/spring'27, a recent graduate, or early-career professional seeking a high-impact career in government, NASIC awaits.

NASIC Intelligence Specialists are hired as "developmental" employees, which means we'll train a large portion of the skills you need to be successful!

It also means you'll start at the entry level grade and receive annual promotions to the next salary as you become more skilled and meet performance requirements.

Think of our jobs as having levels, like rungs on a ladder. The higher the number, the more responsibility and experience you're expected to have, and generally, the higher the pay.

Here’s an example of the salary & grade progressions:

1 year - GG-0132-07 step 1 - $52,339

2 years - GG-0132-09 step 1 - $64,021

3 years - GG-0132-11 step 1 - $77,460

4 years - GG-0132-12 step 1 - $92,841

Where you'll fall within the salary range above will depend upon the specific role you're hired for. Some jobs require more specialized STEM skills, resulting in higher pay.

Government Job Series Explained:

Basically, a job series is just a way for the government to classify and organize jobs.

Don't get too hung up on the numbers. Focus on the specific skills and responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Just like different concentrations within a major, the numbers narrow down the specific type of work. So, even though two jobs are in the same series, the specific tasks might be different…

Resume Requirements:

The following information must be included in your resume. Failure to include may result in disqualification:

• 2-page limit resume layout: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• Resume must be attached and saved as a Word Document or PDF
• Part-time positions must include hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present)