Senior Intelligence Analyst – Sensitive Activities

Taleo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo seeks a Senior Intelligence Analyst to support DoD sensitive activities with advanced analytic capabilities and a focus on emerging technologies. The role requires extensive experience in intelligence operations, collaboration with DoD stakeholders, and producing timely assessments.

The candidate will use AI tools to accelerate research, brief senior leaders, and ensure compliance with security directives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of related DoD intelligence support experience.
• 6 years planning, developing and producing all-source or counterintelligence threat assessments.
• Expertise in intelligence collection methodologies and DoD processes.
• Strong background in intelligence oversight compliance (EO 12333, 5240.01).
• Proficiency in intelligence software, data visualization, and analytic methodologies.
• Ability to brief senior military and defense officials on intelligence matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, and analytic intelligence to support DAF sensitive activities worldwide.
• Collaborate with analysts, ops support officers, tech specialists and DoD stakeholders.
• Produce analytical reports to support high-level decision-making.
• Expedite intelligence analysis using advanced text and visual analytics tools.
• Ensure intelligence oversight compliance with security directives.
• Utilize Generative AI tools daily to accelerate tasks and propose process improvements.
• Monitor policy changes and advise DAF leadership on strategy implementation.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Brief senior officials

Data visualization

Open-source & government data

Generative AI tooling

Education

MA/MS (or BA/BS + 4 years work experience)

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

i2 Analyst Notebook

Palantir

Generative AI tools

Job description

Location

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (Onsite)

Clearance

TS/SCI Required

Education

MA/MS (or BA/BS plus an additional 4 years of work-related experience)

Outcomes

The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

• The Contractor shall provide unique scientific, technical and analytic intelligence expertise to produce studies, research and reports on topics affecting Department of the Air Force (DAF) sensitive activities worldwide to include current and emerging technologies.

• The Contractor shall have the ability to identify, collect, organize and exploit aggregated unclassified and classified information and other resources in a manner that helps the Government anticipate, identify, and investigate problems to gauge the gravity thereof; challenge problems; and recommend and expedite solutions.

• The Contractor shall employ a variety of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to gather mission critical information to include using open-source and Government-owned databases to identify and examine information containment and control practices of DAF sensitive activities.

• The Contractor shall conduct proactive data gathering on current and emerging technologies, critical failure points, countries, regions, and potential threats and vulnerabilities to existing or proposed DAF sensitive activities worldwide.

• Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.

• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.

Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.

Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide scientific, technical, and analytic intelligence expertise to support DAF sensitive activities worldwide, including emerging technologies, intelligence assessments, and classified intelligence initiatives. This support aligns with PWS Sections 1.3.2 and 1.3.3, ensuring timely and accurate intelligence research, strategic assessments, and reporting to enhance national security operations.

The DAF SAF/OCX office has a continuing need for senior intelligence analyst support to ensure the effective execution of mission-critical intelligence operations. The complexity and scope of sensitive activities and emerging threats necessitate subject matter expertise in intelligence collection, technical assessments, and risk analysis. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of adversary capabilities, expertise in scientific and technical intelligence assessments is essential for maintaining operational superiority and ensuring mission success.

The Senior Intelligence Analyst - Sensitive Activities will provide scientific, technical, and analytic intelligence expertise to support DAF sensitive activities worldwide. The analyst will conduct intelligence research, develop assessments, provide strategic recommendations, and deliver concise reports on emerging and existing intelligence concerns.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Use a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, facts and information including All-Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Military Deception, Operations Security (OPSEC), Signature Management, Cyber Risk Management, and Identity Management to assess and mitigate threats to USAF/USSF sensitive activities.

• Work collaboratively with intelligence analysts, operations support officers, technology specialists, and DoD stakeholders to enhance mission effectiveness.

• Produce analytical reports in various formats to support decision-making at the highest levels.

• Expedite intelligence analysis using advanced text and visual analytics tools.

• Conduct intelligence oversight compliance, ensuring adherence to EO 12333, DoD Manual 5240.01, and all relevant security directives.

• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

• Monitor and assess the impact of policy changes on defense operations, supporting DAF leadership in strategy formulation and implementation.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience in providing intelligence analytic support to DoD.

• Six (6) years of direct experience planning, developing, and producing highly technical All-Source or Counterintelligence threat assessments or risk analysis for sensitive DoD operations, platforms, and capabilities.

• Expertise in intelligence collection methodologies, and DoD intelligence processes.

• Strong background in intelligence oversight compliance, including familiarity with EO 12333, DoD Manual 5240.01, Air Force Intelligence policies.

• Proficiency in intelligence analysis software, data visualization tools, and analytical methodologies.

• Ability to brief senior military and defense officials on intelligence matters and strategic assessments.

Desired Qualifications

The Contractor must know and understand the tools and resources available to access relevant unclassified and classified data and show a deep understanding of All-Source or Counterintelligence Threat Analysis.

• Experience in planning, development, evaluation (due diligence), staffing, and execution of Operational Support Plans used to administer and protect DAF global sensitive activities.

• Experience with various classified and open-source research/analytic tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Google Earth, i2 Analyst Notebook, Palantir, etc.).

• Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI.

Travel

Some local travel and TDY may be required (less than 20%).