Senior Emerging and Disruptive (E&D) Technology Analyst

Bigbear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigbear.ai is seeking a Senior Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analyst based in Washington, D.C. to analyze future technology applications in military contexts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of technical intelligence analysis, a Bachelor's degree, and possess a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include producing assessments on advanced technologies and collaborating with various team members to enhance intelligence products, contributing to national security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting technical intelligence analysis.
• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to prepare clear, organized written products.

Responsibilities

• Produce assessments on advanced technologies and their military applications.
• Develop threat assessments to support Defense Critical Infrastructure Program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to refine analytic requirements.

Skills

Technical intelligence analysis

Analytic techniques

Clear communication

Mentoring junior analysts

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Emerging and Disruptive (E&D) Technology Analyst to analyze and assess future technology and its military application(s) by foreign states and non-state actors. This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the “ground level” of a new and exciting program with a critical Department of War (DoW) customer.

What you will do

• Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact on Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons systems worldwide.
• Produce intelligence supporting the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment (NSTCA).
• Develop threat assessments and global baseline assessments in support of the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
• Monitor, evaluate, and forecast technology trends among foreign state and non-state actors to identify emerging military applications and associated strategic risks.
• Apply structured analytic techniques and rigorous tradecraft to ensure objectivity, source validation, and accuracy across all analytic products.
• Prepare clear, well-organized written products and deliver oral briefings to inform senior customer decision-makers.
• Collaborate with collectors, technical subject matter experts, and cross-functional team members to refine analytic requirements and improve intelligence products.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts, contributing to team development and analytic tradecraft standards.
• Support the development of new analytic processes and methodologies as the program matures.

What you need to have

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution
• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting technical intelligence analysis

What we'd like you to have

• Current CI poly
• Master’s degree in an intelligence or STEM discipline
• At least 12 years of experience conducting technical intelligence analysis
• An additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree
• Experience creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes
• Experience within the DoW and/or US Intelligence Community

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.