Senior Intelligence Analyst & National Security SME

Agile Defense, Inc.; Clarksburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking qualified professionals to support national security intelligence and operational analysis missions within a federal environment. This role involves threat screening, data analysis, and interagency collaboration to protect national security interests.

Candidates should have top secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph, and hold advanced degrees with extensive related experience. The position is based in Clarksburg, WV and may require shift work as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in place of a Bachelor's degree.
• Background in intelligence analysis, national security, law enforcement, or related mission environments.
• Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information systems.
• Familiarity with intelligence processes, analytical methodologies, or operational mission environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced mission support environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve threat screening effectiveness and complex management systems, processes, and procedures; document best practices, train, mentor, and provide quality assurance for more junior staff.
• Use deep knowledge of threats, screening operations, IC databases, and analytical techniques to conduct high-level studies and develop well supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead Unit teams, organize analytical efforts, mentor, train, and ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of work; collaborate with management to implement changes that may involve significant resource shifts and procedural overhauls.
• Understand a broad range of administrative laws, policies, and regulations relevant to client programs and ensure they are thoroughly implemented and adhered to; quickly gain insight into the clients mission, goals, and interagency relationships to evaluate program impacts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic direction, identify system and process gaps, and support enterprise-level planning and decision-making.
• Clearly and persuasively present findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, and visual data products, and effectively advise executive management on sensitive issues.
• Some roles may require shift work including nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CI Polygraph

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree + 8 years

Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years

Tools

Intelligence databases

Analytical tools

Job description

Agile Defense is seeking qualified professionals to support national security intelligence and operational analysis missions within a federal environment. This role involves threat screening, data analysis, and interagency collaboration to protect national security interests.

Candidates should have top secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph, and hold advanced degrees with extensive related experience. The position is based in Clarksburg, WV and may require shift work as needed.