Junior Watchlist Analyst — On-Site, TS/SCI

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan options

Professional development and training

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence LLC is seeking a Junior Watchlisting Analyst to support national security missions in Reston, VA. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and may involve CI Polygraph preferred.

You will analyze and document information related to known or suspected terrorists for inclusion in watchlisting systems, performing structured data reviews and multi-source research. Ideal candidates have strong research skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with IC counterterrorism

Qualifications

• Experience conducting structured analytical reviews of intelligence datasets or related records.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community counterterrorism missions and watchlisting processes.
• Experience preparing analytical products in accordance with government formatting and classification standards.

Responsibilities

• Extract and document intelligence following government guidelines and prioritization.
• Cross-check and research across multiple holdings to ensure accuracy and avoid duplicates.
• Prepare nomination reports per government templates with proper classification and routing.
• Meet production and quality standards for Terrorist Identity Nominations (TINs).
• Mentor junior analysts in watchlisting processes.

Skills

Analytical research

Multi-source research

Data validation

Nomination reports

Mentorship

IC familiarity

DoD databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence LLC is seeking a Junior Watchlisting Analyst to support national security missions in Reston, VA. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and may involve CI Polygraph preferred.

You will analyze and document information related to known or suspected terrorists for inclusion in watchlisting systems, performing structured data reviews and multi-source research. Ideal candidates have strong research skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with IC counterterrorism