Watchlist Analyst, Mid.

The Bison Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking an experienced analyst for counter-terrorism support. The role involves reviewing DoD datasets, compiling analysis reports, and guiding team members. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience in intelligence operations and demonstrate a thorough understanding of terrorism and watchlisting processes. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD datasets and counterterrorism operations.
• Strong report-writing skills with emphasis on clarity and accuracy.
• General knowledge of terrorism, organizations, and operational methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for DoD policy on counter-terrorism.
• Review and analyze datasets for identifying information.
• Compile and format nomination reports for intelligence dissemination.
• Guide and mentor less experienced team members in watchlisting.

Skills

DoD datasets analysis

Counterterrorism knowledge

Report writing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Bison Group – Mission First. People Always.

At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-driven small business built on trust, respect, and purpose. We value every team member, encourage open communication, and proudly support the veteran community through real action.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a mission-focused team where your work directly supports the Department of Defense and national security. Your skills matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is clear.

Responsibilities

Provide warning and all-source analytical support to DIA's Defense Combating Terrorism Office to drive DoD policy, planning, and operational decisions to counter regional and transnational terrorism threats. We conduct mission-critical counterterrorism analysis focused on operational and strategic effects against emerging terrorist threat networks and identities operating globally with intent to harm U.S. persons, facilities, and interests.

Qualifications

• Systematically and deliberately reviews DoD datasets assessed as likely to contain identifying information for known or suspected terrorists
• Identity, prioritize, and record information from known DoD datasets related to known or suspected terrorists as specified by the Government.
• Crosscheck/research known or suspected terrorists against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness of information and to avoid duplicating data entries.
• Compile information into a nomination report format as specified by the Government. Correctly format, classify, and address reports. Ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling.
• Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedule.
• Correct and resubmit incorrect reports and prepare reports for dissemination as record message traffic or other dissemination methods as specified by the Government.
• Provide guidance and instruction for less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting.
• Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of IC organizations associated with CT operations, analysis, products, and information systems.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, intelligence exchanges, roundtables, working groups, and other types of analytic exchanges in support or DIA's Watchlisting mission.
• Possess general information systems experience working with select DoD datasets and intelligence reporting activities: demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge in order to provide guidance related to National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of terrorist organizations, to include group names and geographic location, leadership, activities, and ideology.
• This position requires four plus years' experience.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI