Natural Language Processing Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI; Illinois; On-site; USD 215,467 - 366,288; Full time

Job summary

GCI seeks a Natural Language Processing Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required) to support DoD targeting and data analytics in a high-security environment. This role requires delivering timely intelligence analysis and targeted messaging for critical missions.

Based on the description, the candidate will perform multi-source research, develop targeting plans, and produce briefing products for information sharing.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or better.
• 11-15 years: Demonostrated work related experience.
• US Citizen and TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate support to intelligence targeting support within the DoD to meet service-level needs and collection requirements.
• Conduct multi-source intelligence research and create communication messaging, CONUS or OCONUS responses, network diagrams and asset validation products.
• Coordinate with other operations support staff to align analytic requirements with available targeting capabilities.
• Produce and brief products at meetings, workshops, or other community venues for intelligence sharing and best practices.

Education

BA/BS or better

Job description

Natural Language Processing Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Job Category: Data Science and Data Engineering

Requisition Number: NATUR002231

• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $215,467.20 USD to $366,288 USD

Locations

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McLean
McLean, VA, USA

Description

GCI embodies excellence,integrityand professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectivelyleveragethe technologicalexpertiseof our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building andmaintainingtrusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Language EnabledTargeter(Mandarin), a typical day will include the following duties:

• Providetimelyandaccuratesupport to intelligence targeting support within the Department of Defense (DoD) to meet service-level needs and collection requirements.
• Conduct multi-source intelligence research and create communication messaging, CONUS or OCONUS responses, networkdiagramsand asset validation products.
• Experience with SIGINT tools, network development tools, andOpen SourceResearch to develop targeting plans and products supporting defined collection priorities and toidentifymeasures of effectiveness.
• Provide detailed input to asset validation panels todeterminecurrent and future viability of sources.
• Coordinate with other operations support staff intra- and inter-community to align analytic requirements with available targeting capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of collection operations, policy developments, and information priorities relevant to functional area.
• Deconflict on multi-discipline collection problems and seek opportunities toleverageand integrate intelligence capabilities to support multi-discipline collection efforts.
• Represent defense intelligence in agency,defenseand national forums.
• Produce and brief products at meetings, workshops, or other community venues for the purposes of intelligence sharing and best practices.
• Edit products, if requested, according to customer policy.
• Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
• Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of intelligence data.
• Develop andmaintainsanalytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.
• Performsadditionalduties as assigned.
• Participates in special projects asrequired.
• Provides language specific analysis.

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

BA/BS or better.

Experience

Required

11-15 years:

Demonostrated work related experience.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

BA/BS or better.

Experience

Required

11 years:

11 years:

Demonostrated work related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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