Senior Intelligence Analyst - SECRET Clearance

NTT DATA, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending or Health Savings</n

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Merrifield, Virginia seeks a Senior Intelligence Analyst with SECRET clearance to join our team. Responsibilities include leading all-source intelligence analysis, producing assessments, and coordinating intelligence support for exercises and real-world events.

The role emphasizes planning, dissemination of intelligence products, and liaison with other analysts to ensure high-quality outputs for national requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in one or more intelligence disciplines (OSINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, or intelligence analysis).
• Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Intelligence Analysis: serves as a technical authority in one or more intelligence disciplines and synthesizes research to prepare all-source intelligence products.
• Communication of Intelligence Product: briefs assessments to principals and subordinates and ensures products meet national requirements.
• Intelligence Planning and Support to Exercises: formulates intelligence plans for exercises and real-world events and coordinates intelligence support.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Security clearance

OSINT

HUMINT

GEOINT

SIGINT

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Merrifield, VA, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst - SECRET Clearance to join our team in Merrifield, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

• Intelligence Analysis: Serves as a technical authority in one or more intelligence disciplines. Is responsible for planning, coordinating, and synthesizing research from other Intelligence Analysts to prepare and disseminate all-source intelligence products and responses. Determines research methodology and work approach, and revises as appropriate. Evaluates incoming intelligence and determines pertinent data that should be directed to the attention of the Senior Intelligence Officer. Assesses progress of research efforts and redirects efforts. Evaluates correctness and accuracy of researched material.
• Communication of Intelligence Product: Briefs intelligence assessments and positions to principals and subordinates. Ensures team products fulfill National-level intelligence requirements. Provides technical guidance to staff principals and subordinates. Conducts complex research and analysis of intelligence, counterintelligence, counternarcotic, organized crime operations, capabilities, and trends supporting all source intelligence and threat production. Leads the preparation, coordination, and implementation of intelligence production and analysis activities in support of operations. Develops intelligence estimates and projections. Presents, advocates, and defends positions effectively within the intelligence, planning, and operational communities. Coordinates, develops, drafts, writes, produces, revises and ensures completeness of intelligence plans, annexes and associated appendices that require management input.
• Intelligence Planning and Support to Exercises and Real-World Events: Formulates and prepares the intelligence plans and security portions of exercises. Plans and coordinates intelligence support of joint and combined exercises. Serves as intelligence representative, liaison, site survey officer, and focal point staff officer for exercises and real-world crisis operations. Maintains close liaison with counterparts in other intelligence activities/departments, and ensures coordination and integrity of methodologies and approaches with teams of other analysts throughout the Intelligence Community. Develops plans and resourcing strategies to meet ever- changing and expanding requirements for intelligence communications, networks, equipment, support, software, and training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in one or more intelligence disciplines, e.g. OSINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, or intelligence analysis.
• Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secet Clearance

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $87,428 - $131,142. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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