SOF Threat Analyst

CACI International Inc; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a SOF Threat Analyst to join our intelligence team supporting USASOC and related commands. You will deliver all-source analyses, target development, and strategic assessments to inform readiness, planning, and policy across multiple theaters and partners.

You will coordinate with GEOINT, OSINT, MASINT, HUMINT, and other SMEs, maintain real-time intel databases, and present findings to senior leaders. Requires TS/SCI clearance and strong analytical rigor.

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret/SI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years in operations coordination within a DoW/DoW-like setting.
• Experience in all-source research and tailored intelligence products.
• Proficiency with IC tools, network analysis, and attribution accounts.
• Familiarity with ICD 203/206 and rigorous analytical standards.

Responsibilities

• Embed as SOF Threat Analyst supporting USASOC and SOCOM objectives.
• Conduct detailed threat analysis, target development, and assessments.
• Support IPOE with all-source research and policy development.
• Produce timely intelligence products, briefs, and papers for decisionmakers.
• Coordinate across DoW, IC, and SOF Enterprise; maintain real-time databases.
• Collaborate with GEOINT/OSINT/MASINT teams and SMEs on threat efforts.

Skills

All-source intelligence

Target development

GEOINT

HUMINT

OSINT

IC tools

Proton

Analyst Notebook

DataXplorer

Google Earth

Palantir / Maven

Graph Databases

NCTC Online

TIDE

TAC

OSINT platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

9+ years experience

Tools

MIDB

M3

Lucky

FADE/MIST

TAC

TargetCOP

IC knowledge tools

Job description

Job Title: SOF Threat Analyst

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

As a CACI SOF Threat Analyst, you will serve as a key member of a threat analyses and strategic planning team supporting Task Force 40-25 and in direct support of US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), the Theater Special Operations Commands, SOCOM, and other Strategic Partners across the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats, Operations and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) enterprise. You will provide intelligence support to targeting and planning and policy development for complex projects, for an Irregular Warfare Task Force. Deliver all-source intelligence analysis, target development, and assessments in support of readiness, operational planning, operations, and innovation initiatives. You will provide all-source research, analysis, reporting, processes, and databases to analyze large amounts of data; provide/present intelligence products at the operational and strategic level for senior leaders. Products include but are not limited to: CT and regional analysis, GEOINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT/PAI, joint intelligence reports, papers, briefings, reviews, and political-military analyses. The SOF Threat Analyst shall interface with other intelligence organizations to create assessments supporting targeting efforts, and threat analysis. Through all-source analysis, you will contribute to developing new solutions, processes, and standards while communicating with parties external to your organization, the interagency, and its community of interest (COI). You will be responsible for providing accurate, relevant, and timely all-source analysis, target development, assessments, and coordination, and integration of all pertinent input and data from analysts supporting the project. Develop detailed threat analysis and assessments against a range of national and global threats to identify risks, gap, and vulnerabilities and recommend countermeasures. Provides consistent real-time updates of current analyses and assessments to existing Intel databases. Leverages and delivers the tools, expert analysis, and tradecraft required to provide timely, relevant, and understandable intelligence material to inform decision-makers and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded SOF Threat Analyst.
• Experience in multi-domain intelligence, liaising on behalf of USASOC to support USASOC and USSOCOM strategic objectives.
• Execute detailed threat analysis, target development, and assessments to identify national and global risks, gaps, and vulnerabilities; recommend countermeasures and support the joint intelligence preparation of the operating environment (IPOE).
• Conduct all-source intelligence research and information validation; maintain expert knowledge of Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) and standing collection requirements to support the refinement of collection efforts.
• Research, draft, and deliver timely, actionable intelligence products including subject matter briefs, intelligence notes, threat modules, threat briefings, and point papers—to inform decisionmakers and influence outcomes.
• Provide intelligence analysis and analytical products to support targeting efforts, threat assessments, and joint intelligence preparation of the operating environment in support of USASOC, and USSOCOM objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate on intelligence products across the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and the broader Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise.
• Maintain and provide real-time updates to operational intelligence databases, leveraging and coordinating with specialized, on-call Threat Analysis Teams (GEOINT, OSINT, MASINT, HUMINT, Sub-T, dense urban, Insider Threat, C-UAS) and Modernization & Innovation SMEs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, an associate degree and 7+ years of experience, or 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in operations coordination roles of responsibility within an O-5 or above tactical, operational, or strategic-level command or while supporting a similar size and scope of a DoW contract.
• Demonstrated experience conducting all-source research and analysis to develop tailored intelligence products.
• Proficiency in analyzing adversary networks and operating patterns, including associative targeting of individuals, cells, network command and control (C2), and logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing Intelligence Community (IC) tools, conducting network analysis, and operating managed attribution accounts.
• Working knowledge of the tools, methods, and concepts of portals and other real-time or near-real-time knowledge management systems.
• More than five years coordinating MULTI-INT support to network analysis in support of attack the network or CT operations - including counter-facilitation.
• Demonstrated operational and functional understanding of intelligence analysis tools, including MIDB, M3, Lucky, FADE/MIST, TAC, NCTC Online, TIDE, TargetCOP, and various OSINT platforms.
• Proven proficiency with analytical and targeting platforms, specifically: Proton, Analyst Notebook, DataXplorer, Google Earth, CZTK, Rockstar, Mosaic, Maven Smart Systems/Palantir, and Graph Databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to perform effective liaison duties.
• Strong attention to detail and rigorous analytical standard including working understanding of ICD 203 and ICD 206.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desired

• Experience supporting USASOC or Joint SOF organizations in a deployed environment.
• Graduate of an Intelligence Support to Targeting Course, SOF Targeting Course, and/or All-Source Intelligence Analyst Course.
• Previous experience conducting facility and network characterization using various intelligence sources.
• Experience conducting collaboration in intelligence analysis with external DoD, IC, or IA organizations.
• Must work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$78,000 - $163,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.