Senior Intelligence Mission Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis:
• Data Gathering: Identify and collect intelligence and operational data from organizations and systems involved in military operations in designated theaters of interest.
• Dataset Compilation: Assemble datasets reflecting operations during specified study periods, including historical data representative of current systems and employment practices.
• Quantitative Analysis: Perform quantitative analysis on variables affecting performance differences, focusing on system capabilities, target behavior, infrastructure, environmental factors, and political constraints.
• Analytic Tools: Utilize analytic and data science tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, Tableau, ArcGIS) to assess mission effectiveness and inform executive-level leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:
• Strategic Research: Understand military intelligence strategies and senior leader priorities to participate effectively in high-level decision-making forums.
• Study Formulation: Develop and present high-impact study topics for government consideration based on key analysis questions.
• Operational Observation: Conduct direct observations with joint and coalition forces to clarify mission context and identify relevant datasets.
• Collaborative Reviews: Assist in government reviews with stakeholder organizations throughout study planning, analysis, and reporting phases.
• Reporting: Produce study and analytic reports suitable for briefing and dissemination, using formats like PowerPoint and Word documents.
• Briefings: Support government briefings to share findings with OUSD(I&S) leadership and other senior decision-makers within the DoD.
• Strategic Recommendations:
• Capability Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance capabilities through changes in Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF), including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Leverage Existing Analysis: Utilize existing analyses of system performance and effectiveness conducted by DoD organizations to inform recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: US citizen with TS/SCI US government clearance. Applicants who are not US Citizens and who do not have a current and active TS/SCI security clearance will not be considered for this role.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the military or Intelligence Community with exposure to intelligence operations and capabilities.
• Analytical Expertise: At least 8 years of experience in operations research or quantitative business/intelligence analysis, with proficiency in developing measures of effectiveness and using analytic and data science tools.
• Presentation Skills: Minimum of 5 years of experience presenting complex strategic-level analysis results to General Officer/Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) leaders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Experience: 15 years of experience in the military or Intelligence Community with exposure to intelligence capabilities.
• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience leading teams in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis of large volumes of system performance data.
• Policy and Oversight Experience: Minimum of 5 years working in an intelligence policy and oversight organization at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Service Headquarters, Combatant Command, Combat Support Agency, or Intelligence Community level.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and internalize new technical information and apply it within analytic frameworks and methodologies.
• Education: Master’s degree in operations research, data science, business administration, or a STEM field.

Additional Information

• Work Location: This position is based at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of the work, remote work options are limited.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for direct observations and stakeholder engagements.
• Professional Development: We support our employees’ growth by providing opportunities for further training and education.