PED Analyst Mid

careers-bluehawk; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluehawk, LLC is seeking a PED Analyst (Mid) to generate high-quality intelligence reporting using DIA standards and to support RFIs and quality control across programs. The role supports exploitation tradecraft training for IC and DoD customers, delivering analytic rigor and technical expertise across Space and Counterspace problem sets.

The position emphasizes strong collaboration with IC and DoD partners, training, and applying MASINT techniques to characterize targets and assess threats in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience conducting analysis relevant to Space Intelligence Data.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the labor category from an accredited institution.
• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Produce intelligence reports using DIA writing standards with accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare written responses to RFIs in a timely, mission-focused manner.
• Conduct quality control reviews of peer analytic products.

Skills

Space Intelligence

Analytic writing

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' timeframes and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

The PED Analyst (Mid) is responsible for generating high-quality intelligence reporting using DIA analytic standards, supporting Requests for Information (RFIs), and contributing to quality control efforts across assigned programs. This position plays a key role in supporting exploitation tradecraft training for IC and DoD customers while providing analytic rigor, mission understanding, and technical expertise to Space and Counterspace (SCS) problem sets.

Responsibilities

• Produce intelligence reports using DIA writing standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and analytic integrity.
• Prepare written responses to RFIs, ensuring timely, comprehensive, and mission-focused deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews of peer analytic products to ensure adherence to standards and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills when engaging with IC and DoD partners.
• Support the training of government and military personnel on exploitation tradecraft, tools, and methodologies.
• Research and assess emerging Space and Counterspace (SCS) threats using established all-source analytic processes.
• Apply technical phenomenology to support all Space Object Collection Cell (SOCC) missions, operations, directives, and processes.
• Analyze Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum impacts on detection, classification, and geolocation of emitters during PED operations, including frequency, bandwidth, polarization, and environmental considerations.
• Apply Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) techniques to characterize, detect, or distinguish targets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience conducting analysis relevant to Space Intelligence Data.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the labor category from an accredited institution.
• Active TS/SCI with an ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills confirming completion of required developmental training and LCAT-related experiences.
• Communicates understanding derived from incomplete, indirect, highly technical, or complex information.
• Structures analysis using trends in reporting and diverse analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Works independently with minimal oversight, demonstrating sound analytic judgment.
• Collaborates effectively with IC partners on information sharing, collection-driving activities, and resolving analytic disputes or conflicts.
• Produces concise, insightful, and comprehensive intelligence products for defense customers.
• Leads teams researching multifaceted or critical PED-related problems.
• Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic and exploitation methodologies.

Bluehawk, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action /EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer