Senior All Source / Counter Terrorism Intelligence Analyst

Analytic Services Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior All-Source Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst to support Habeas Corpus-related proceedings. The role involves critical intelligence analysis, classification and declassification reviews, and coordinating with DoD and interagency partners on sensitive GTMO materials.

Candidates should have TS/SCI with polygraph, a master’s degree with extensive experience, or a bachelor’s with extensive experience, and demonstrate strong written and analytical skills for high-stakes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any field plus 12+ years of relevant experience in all-source intelligence analysis or classification reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus 17+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to manage complex assignments independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and analytical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review DoD documents, assess classification needs, and recommend declassification.
• Coordinate with DoD, OCAs, and interagency stakeholders to manage sensitive information.
• Conduct classification/declassification reviews for GTMO detainee-related materials.
• Prepare summaries supporting declassification decisions for release levels.
• Apply DoD guides to determine continued classification and potential declassification.

Skills

All-source intel analysis

Classification/declassification review

Security clearance management

Research and writing

Interagency coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DoD classification guides

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Senior All-Source Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst to support the Habeas Corpus Support Contract. In this role, you will provide critical intelligence analysis and classification/declassification expertise in support of legal proceedings involving individuals currently or formerly detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO).

Key Responsibilities

• Review classified Department of Defense (DoD) documents, assess classification requirements, and develop recommendations for declassification in accordance with applicable DoD security classification guidance.

• Closely coordinate with intelligence professionals, legal teams, Original Classification Authorities (OCAs), and interagency stakeholders to ensure the accurate and timely handling of sensitive national security information.

• Conduct classification and declassification reviews of DoD intelligence documents, including materials associated with GTMO detainee litigation and Office of Military Commissions proceedings.

• Review classified information and prepare documents for downgrading or declassification to Unclassified/For Official Use Only (U/FOUO) or Unclassified/Public Release levels, including supporting summaries and explanations.

• Apply DoD security classification and declassification guides to evaluate the continued classification of sensitive information and develop recommendations for potential declassification.

• Prepare classified and unclassified intelligence summaries in coordination with OCAs or their designated representatives and attorneys supporting detainee litigation.

• Identify and coordinate classification and declassification equities with DoD components, military departments, combatant commands, and other national-level agencies.

• Collaborate with legal, intelligence, and interagency stakeholders to resolve classification questions and support timely document reviews.

• Produce accurate, comprehensive, and well-supported analytical products while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Master’s degree in any field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience conducting all-source intelligence analysis or classification/declassification reviews; OR a bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of 17 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting all-source intelligence analysis and/or classification and declassification activities.
• Ability to independently manage complex assignments while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and operating with moderate customer oversight.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive, accurate, and high-quality analytical products requiring minimal revisions or editorial corrections.
• Strong analytical, research, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment involving sensitive national security information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting classification and declassification reviews across a broad range of intelligence and national security documents.
• Familiarity with DoD classification guidance and procedures established by DoD Component Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) or their designated representatives.
• Experience identifying classified information, determining appropriate classification levels, and applying classification guidance to support declassification recommendations.
• Experience supporting interagency classification reviews, intelligence community coordination, or national security-related legal proceedings.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$119,000—$172,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.