SME Intelligence Analyst (National Security Mission Support)

Agile Defense; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense seeks an SME Intelligence Analyst to support national security mission programs in a multi‑agency federal setting. The role emphasizes identity resolution, threat screening, intelligence analysis, and information sharing across U.S.

national security and law‑enforcement communities. Responsibilities include leading analytical teams, applying rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods, and presenting findings to senior leadership through reports and briefings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; additional years may substitute for education.
• Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information systems.
• Familiarity with intelligence processes, analytical methodologies, or operational mission environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced mission support environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to assess threat screening effectiveness and document best practices.
• Use knowledge of threats and IC databases to conduct high-level studies and develop well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead unit teams, mentor staff, and implement changes in procedures.
• Understand applicable laws, policies, and regulations relevant to client programs and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic direction and identify gaps.
• Present findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, and visual data products to executive management.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

National security

Law enforcement

Mission environments

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Analytical databases

Intelligence research tools

Job description

SME Intelligence Analyst (National Security Mission Support)

Location: Vienna, VA

Clearance: Top Secret/CI poly

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking qualified professionals to support national security intelligence and operational analysis missions within a multi‑agency federal environment. The position involves identity resolution, threat screening, intelligence analysis, and information sharing across the U.S. national security and law‑enforcement community.

Responsibilities

Potential responsibilities may include:

• Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve threat screening effectiveness and complex management systems, processes, and procedures; document best practices, train, mentor, and provide quality assurance for more junior staff.
• Use deep knowledge of threats, screening operations, IC databases, and analytical techniques to conduct high‑level studies and develop well‑supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead unit teams, organize analytical efforts, mentor, train, and ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of work; collaborate with management to implement changes that may involve significant resource shifts and procedural overhauls.
• Understand a broad range of administrative laws, policies, and regulations relevant to client programs and ensure they are thoroughly implemented and adhered to; quickly gain insight into the client’s mission, goals, and interagency relationships to evaluate program impacts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic direction, identify system and process gaps, and support enterprise‑level planning and decision‑making.
• Clearly and persuasively present findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, and visual data products, and effectively advise executive management on sensitive issues. Deliver expert‑level guidance on organizational assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, and the resolution of complex operational and intelligence challenges.
• The employee will work in a climate‑controlled office environment performing desk‑based duties. This role does not require physical exertion beyond standard office movements and travel is not expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in place of a Bachelor’s degree; background in intelligence analysis, national security, law enforcement, or related mission environments.
• Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information systems.
• Familiarity with intelligence processes, analytical methodologies, or operational mission environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced mission support environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in mission‑focused environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in operational settings.
• Experience supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence community, or national security missions.
• Experience working in multi‑agency environments.
• Familiarity with analytical databases and intelligence research tools.
• Experience working in operational or shift‑based mission environments.

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