Mission Intelligence Analyst

The Ascendancy Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized defense solutions company is seeking a Mission Intelligence Analyst to support military operations through threat assessments and predictive intelligence. The role demands a degree in Intelligence Studies and experience in military operations, alongside strong analytical skills. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance or be eligible for one. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to national security.

Qualifications

• Degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, or National Security.
• Experience directly supporting military operations.
• Ability to produce reports for DoD decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable insights on adversary capabilities.
• Provide mission-focused intelligence to planning operations.
• Conduct analysis to assess national security issues.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Analytic support for the DoD

Knowledge of interagency operations

Strategic reporting

Education

Degree in Intelligence Studies or related field

Tools

Analytic tools

Job description

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

The Mission Intelligence Analyst position is a full-time position supporting Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) planning and operations by delivering threat assessments, target system analyses, and predictive intelligence that inform COA development, risk analysis, and decision-making as part of OIE.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement

TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities

• The analyst develops actionable insights on adversary capabilities, intentions, and networks while providing tailored, mission-focused intelligence to planning operations.
• Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD.
• Assists with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.
• Conducts analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues and developments that are regional or functional in nature.
• Provides all‑source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence analytic requirements.
• Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance include, but are not limited to: development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, National Security, or a related field
• Intelligence analysis experience, including direct support to military operations
• Experience providing both strategic and tactical analytical support for the DoD
• Demonstrated ability producing reports for senior DoD decision makers
• Detailed knowledge of interagency operations
• Superior understanding of DoD Intelligence processes, activities, standards, and available analytic tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Joint Intelligence Planner (JIP-I), JPME, APEX/JPP certification, SAMS, or advanced military planning coursework (IPC I–III)
• Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
• Active roles in joint exercises, White Cell, CCMD planning events
• Experience coordinating across the IC, DoD, interagency, and foreign partners
• Experience in Annex B drafting, collection requirement development, and global force management coordination
• For specialized roles, proficiency in targeting, counterintelligence, HUMINT, OPSEC, and insider threat detection

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government‑focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like‑minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply:

Application Information

• Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? If not, are you eligible for one?
• Total number of years professional experience
• List the highest degree earned and the field of study
• List the second highest degree earned and the field of study
• Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!