Junior Intelligence Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Insights seeks a Junior Intelligence Analyst to support the DCSA Vetting Risk Operations team in screening and vetting individuals for DoD security clearances. The role emphasizes pattern analysis and collaboration across analysts, collectors, and investigators.

You will contribute to intelligence products and present findings to stakeholders. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and DoD/IC training, with 2+ years of experience or 4 years alternative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent intelligence experience.
• 2+ years intelligence analyst experience or 4 years alternative.
• Graduate of a DoD/IC basic intelligence analyst training course.
• Knowledge of IC agencies, missions, databases and tools.
• Ability to perform pattern, trend, and link analysis from intelligence data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pattern, trend, and link analysis from intelligence reporting, message traffic, and other data sources.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts, collectors, and investigators to enhance analysis and develop intelligence products.
• Gather and analyze business processes and procedures, making recommendations for efficiencies.
• Stay up-to-date with IC agencies and organizations' missions and databases.
• Utilize intelligence databases to extract, analyze, and report information.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on analytical findings.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of intelligence products.
• Participate in intelligence briefings, meetings, and workshops.

Skills

Pattern analysis

Data analysis

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence or related field

DoD/IC basic intelligence training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.***

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.

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Junior Intelligence Analyst to join our team. The Junior Intelligence Analyst will assist the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Vetting Risk Operations (VRO) with the screening and vetting of covered foreign individuals and those seeking a DoD security clearance.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Junior Intelligence Analyst: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Conduct pattern, trend, and link analysis based on intelligence reporting, message traffic, and other data sources.

Collaborate with intelligence analysts, collectors, and investigators to enhance analysis and develop comprehensive intelligence products.

Gather and analyze business processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements and increased efficiencies.

Stay up-to-date with IC agencies and organizations' missions, intelligence products, and database systems.

Utilize intelligence database systems to extract, analyze, and report relevant information.

Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on analytical findings.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to convey complex information to stakeholders.

Collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of intelligence products.

Participate in intelligence briefings, meetings, and workshops as required.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of intelligence analyst experience; OR four (4) years of intelligence analyst experience

Graduate of a DoD or Intelligence Community-sponsored basic intelligence analyst training course, to include but not limited to Armed Forces enlisted or officer military intelligence training

Knowledge of and experience with IC agencies and organizations' missions, intelligence products, and database systems

Ability to perform pattern, trend, and link analysis based on analysis of intelligence reporting, message traffic, other data sources, and collaboration with other intelligence analysts, intelligence collectors, and investigators and capture and analyze business processes and procedures and make recommendations for efficiencies

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

Detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Insights provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.CI is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) with Polygraph clearance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43560
• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 08/28/2026, 06:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Hanover, MD, United States (On-site)