Senior OPSEC & Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI)

Cherokee Federal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Intel Analyst – OPSEC Assessment Analyst at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role focuses on evaluating and improving operational security posture for programs, systems, and information, ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Responsibilities include OPSEC assessments, risk and threat analysis, and delivering detailed reports and executive briefings to senior leaders. A TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work in government/defense environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in a similar role in defense sectors or DoD/IC environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OPSEC assessments and vulnerability analyses: Identify critical information, indicators, threats, and operational risks; evaluate vulnerabilities in procedures, systems, and information flows
• Review OPSEC plans, CIILs, and countermeasures.
• Perform risk and threat analysis: Assess the potential impact of compromised information and recommend protective measures
• Review operational procedures, communication systems, and information handling to recommend mitigation strategies
• Monitor OPSEC and Information Operations (IO) compliance, identifying opportunities to strengthen security posture
• Prepare detailed reports, assessments, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OPSEC requirements into operational planning and processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Vulnerability management

Threat modeling

Disaster recovery planning

Contingency planning

DoD security policies familiarity

OPSEC frameworks familiarity

Information operations familiarity

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field

Advanced degrees or certifications preferred

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Intel Analyst – OPSEC Assessment Analyst at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role focuses on evaluating and improving operational security posture for programs, systems, and information, ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Responsibilities include OPSEC assessments, risk and threat analysis, and delivering detailed reports and executive briefings to senior leaders. A TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work in government/defense environments.