Junior Collection Management (Intelligence) Specialist

Noblis, Inc.; Lorton (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis ESI seeks a Junior Collection Management (Intelligence) Specialist to provide collection management support for space operations in Fort Belvoir, VA, working under senior professionals.

The role spans requirements, strategy, and partner coordination across IC agencies, including NASIC, MSIC, USSPACECOM, and USSF, contributing to space and counterspace intelligence efforts.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience if no degree held.
• Familiarity with IC collection management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with IC agencies and DoD/IC structures (NASIC, MSIC, USSPACECOM, USSF, NSDC).

Responsibilities

• Support development, submission, and tracking of intelligence collection requirements.
• Assist in development/maintenance of collection strategies to address gaps and priorities.
• Monitor collection management systems performance and adjust requirements.
• Contribute to maintenance of collection databases, tracking tools, and reporting products.
• Support briefings and presentations of collection management products to staff and senior personnel.
• Collaborate with analysts to refine collection requirements.
• Develop and implement collection management TTPs.
• Maintain awareness of capabilities, limitations, and priorities across the IC.
• Perform research on collection system capabilities for space and counterspace needs.
• Support senior collection managers in producing assessments on intelligence gaps.

Skills

Intelligence collection management

Clearance: TS/SCI

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Junior Collection Management (Intelligence) Specialist to provide intelligence collection management support to space operations mission functions in an integrated space operations center environment located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

The selected candidate will support collection management activities spanning requirements development, collection strategy, and mission partner coordination across NRO, USSPACECOM, USSF, and the broader Intelligence Community. Working under the guidance of senior intelligence professionals, this role will contribute to the development and execution of collection strategies to satisfy intelligence requirements in support of space and counterspace operations.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the development, submission, and tracking of intelligence collection requirements.


• Assist in the development and maintenance of collection strategies and products to address intelligence gaps and priorities.


• Monitor and assess collection management and systems performance to ensure satisfaction requirements and priorities, adjust requirements as necessary.


• Contribute to the maintenance of collection databases, tracking tools, and reporting products.


• Support briefings and presentations of collection management products to operations staff and senior personnel.


• Collaborate with analysts and operators to identify and refine intelligence collection requirements.


• Support the development and implementation of collection management TTPs.


• Maintain awareness of current collection capabilities, limitations, and priorities across the IC enterprise.


• Perform research and analysis on collection system capabilities and their applicability to space and counterspace intelligence requirements.


• Support senior collection managers in the production of collection management products and assessments on status of intelligence gaps.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.


• US Citizenship is required.


• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise if no bachelor's degree is held.


• Demonstrated foundational experience in intelligence collection management.


• Familiarity with IC collection management processes, tools, and methodologies.


• Familiarity with IC agencies and DoW, including NASIC, MSIC, USSPACECOM, USSF and NSDC organizational structures and missions.


• Basic understanding of counterspace operations and associated collection requirements.


• Familiarity with all-source intelligence analysis methodologies and their relationship to intelligence and collection requirements.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey collection management products clearly.


• Ability to work collaboratively under supervision in a matrixed, multi-organization environment.


• Travel up to 10% within US.


• Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with USSPACECOM and USSF operational processes and collection requirements.


• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics and satellite operations.


• Familiarity with counterspace operations intelligence and associated collection strategies.


• Knowledge of space situational awareness systems and collection capabilities.


• Background in multi-INT collection management.


• Experience with IC collection management tools and databases.


• Familiarity with intelligence production processes and the relationship between collection and finished intelligence.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on‑call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $117,225.00 /Yr.