Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Intelligence Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Intelligence Planner to support the NSDC by developing and integrating intelligence strategies for operational planning and decision-making. The role requires a detail-oriented approach and collaboration across multiple intelligence sources.

The position involves analyzing complex data, briefing senior leadership, mentoring junior analysts, and operating in a high-stress environment to adapt to changing intelligence requirements for national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with at least 4 years; or 10 years with no degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intelligence strategies to support operational planning and decision-making for the NSDC.
• Analyze complex data and synthesize information from multiple sources to create actionable intelligence.
• Prepare and present intelligence briefings and reports to senior leadership and operational teams.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Operational planning

Data synthesis

Briefing senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Threat assessment

Geopolitics understanding

ISR tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate degree

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Intelligence analysis software

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Intelligence Analyst) Job Code: 45808 Job Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for an Intelligence Planner for an important National Security program. We are seeking a detailed-oriented Intelligence Planner to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for developing and implementing Intelligence strategies to support operational planning and decision-making for the National Space Defense Center (NSDC). This role involves analyzing complex data, coordinating with various intelligence sources, and ensuring the dissemination of timely and accurate intelligence to stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge in intelligence research and ability to manage large complex projects of substantial importance to the NSDC with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Make significant improvements into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact to the NSDC.
• Conduct thorough analysis of intelligence data to identify trends, threats, and opportunities. Synthesize information from multiple sources to create actionable intelligence products.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate intelligence into mission planning. Develop and maintain intelligence collection plans to address specific operational needs.
• Prepare and present intelligence briefings and reports to senior leadership and operational teams. Ensure the accuracy and clarity of intelligence with recommendations.
• Liaise with other intelligence agency, military units, and other 3-letter organizations to share information and enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA) on behalf of the NSDC's Protect and Defend mission.
• Participate in joint planning sessions and working groups.
• Mentor and train junior intelligence personnel on analysis techniques and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and intelligence methodologies.
• Ability to work in a High Operations /Stress environment with constant change to intel plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area. May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are undefined, where information is difficult to obtain. Conduct extensive research on threats to understand the effects it may have against National Security.
• Enable to use Intelligence Community Partner tools and software from Defense Special Missile Aerospace Center, National Security Agency, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Defense Intelligence Agency, and other 3-letter organizations.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills to interface with various Intelligence Partners and stakeholders.
• Experience briefing products in large group forums and providing analysis of forecasted issues, risks, conflicts, or concerns.
• Strong Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in intelligence analysis software and tools.
• Understanding of geopolitical issues and their implications on security.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $92,500 to $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 2/21/2027

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