Military Forces Analyst

Bridge Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Defense seeks a highly qualified Military Forces Analyst to support a Government Customer at DIA HQ. This role conducts all-source analytic production on foreign military forces to support senior policymakers and defense stakeholders.

Bridge Defense requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, 3+ years of intelligence field experience or 7+ years with HS diploma, or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in military capability analysis and creating, using, and maintaining MIDB records.
• Knowledge of the INDOPACOM AOR and great power competition.
• Knowledge of the IC and Combatant Command environment.
• Ability to develop high‑quality deliverables tailored to senior policymakers or defense stakeholders, including complex written products and formal or informal briefing.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience in an intelligence field, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in an intelligence field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analytic production on foreign military forces, including but not limited to foreign military organizations, command structure, strategy and doctrine, capabilities, equipment, operations and exercises, facilities, sustainment, leadership, and force disposition / order of battle.
• Develop high-quality deliverables tailored to senior policymakers or defense stakeholders, including complex written products and briefings.
• Provide briefings and concise analyses to DIA HQ and government customers.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure accurate, timely intelligence products.

Skills

All-source analysis

TS/SCI clearance

Briefing skills

INDOPACOM knowledge

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Bridge Defense

Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting‑edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome‑based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values

• Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech‑led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Summary

Bridge Defense seeks a highly qualified Military Forces Analyst to support a Government Customer at DIA HQ. This role conducts all‑source analytic production on foreign military forces to support senior policymakers and defense stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct all‑source analytic production on foreign military forces, including but not limited to foreign military organizations, command structure, strategy and doctrine, capabilities, equipment, operations and exercises, facilities, sustainment, leadership, and force disposition / order of battle.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in military capability analysis and creating, using, and maintaining MIDB records
• Knowledge of the INDOPACOM AOR and great power competition
• Knowledge of the IC and Combatant Command environment
• Ability to develop high‑quality deliverables tailored to senior policymakers or defense stakeholders, including complex written products and formal or informal briefing
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience in an intelligence field, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in an intelligence field

Candidate Attributes

• Prospective candidates should have strong risk management skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• The candidate must be analytical and effectively able to prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop relationships, and obtain consensus among interested parties.
• Critical thinker with strong technical skills, diagnostic skills and problem‑solving ability.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to negotiate direction, drive projects and projects to successful conclusion and deliver knowledge to team members verbally and via clear designs, runbooks and technical engineering and exchange sessions.
• Self‑starter, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and motivated to champion continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop peer networks across an enterprise to maintain technology awareness and to support resolution of problems.
• Ability to operate across traditional technical boundaries, comfortable working in the compute space as well as the storage space in an operational capacity.
• Technically curious and driven to learn new skills.

General Factors

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• No Relocation.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to multi‑task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.
• Certification Requirement: IFPC within 90 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.