Senior ISR Operations Analyst SME

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility team

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an ISR Operations Analyst SME to support the CIAV team with senior-level intelligence analysis and ISR expertise. You will contribute to strategic direction and mission outcomes.

The role requires extensive ISR experience, top secret/SCI eligibility, and the ability to lead planning, reporting, and training efforts across multi-source intelligence environments.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of the joint intelligence cycle.
• Experience analyzing multi-source intelligence to assess threats and support military operations.
• Experience with ISR phases: Planning/Tasking, Collection, Processing, Analysis, Dissemination.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to extract information.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level leadership for planning, preparation, research, coordination, execution, and assessment of ISR tasks.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visuals, and briefings.
• Conduct testing activities as required.
• Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead.
• Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.
• Support sustainment to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Intelligence Cycle

Military Operations

National Intelligence

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

Type of Requisition

• Regular Clearance Level
• Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis
• Job Qualifications
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Intelligence Cycle, Military Operations, National Intelligence, Report Writing
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 15 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as an Operations Analyst SME at GDIT. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As an ISR Operations Analyst SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation (CIAV) team. You will play a crucial role in providing subject matter expertise to the CIAV team in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

• Provide senior level leadership for planning, preparation, research, coordination, execution, and assessment of ISR-related tasks, providing analysis and expertise.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
• Conduct testing activities as required.
• Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.
• Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.
• Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Possess expert understanding of the joint intelligence cycle.
• Experience analyzing multi-source intelligence to assess threats, support mission planning of military operations, and support decision-making.
• Experienced in at least five of the following ISR phases: Planning/Tasking, Collection Methods and Collection Management, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, and Dissemination.
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
• Must possess skills to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently and accurately extract information.
• Must possess analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
• Possess expert knowledge of DOW and national intelligence organizations, authorities, and capabilities.
• Participate in special projects as required.

The ISR Operations Analyst SME Must Have

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: Minimum 15 years supporting military operations; minimum of 10 years of ISR experience.
• Technical skills: Expertise in intelligence support to joint fires and targeting processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and execution of detailed C2 system analysis, interim and final reports, and presentation of analysis data.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a coalition environment.
• Security clearance level: TS with eligibility for SCI; CUI, NATO Secret, and ACCM.
• US citizenship required.
• Role requirements: Significant travel will be required in support of the CIAV U.S. National Team objectives.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Salary and Hours

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work & Total Rewards

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA VA Suffolk
• Additional Work Locations:
• Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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