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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Insider Threat Analyst

Security Operations & Incident ResponseUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeSpringfield, VA, USA$88.4k - $154.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 4 years of related professional experience.
  • Current or prior experience with a User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.
  • Current or prior experience within counterintelligence.
  • Cyber analysis or intelligence experience, including working with data analytics tools and databases such as Forcepoint and Analyst's Notebook.
  • Experience with analytical problem-solving and familiarity with conducting operations relating to insider threat, counterintelligence investigations, and counterespionage.
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools used for insider threat information collection or computer networks, or knowledge of other insider threat risk-scoring data analytics tools or programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of intelligence regulations and intelligence oversight principles, and understanding of geospatial-intelligence products, capabilities, and missions.
  • Superior writing and briefing skills, and ability to publish furnished analysis.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply; the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance before the start date.

Responsibilities

  • Triage data from anomalous events collected by an approved User Activity Monitoring tool.
  • Monitor and analyze strategic and operational aspects of political, military, and economic developments for countries in the areas of responsibility and areas of interest.
  • Produce Insider Threat Referral Reports documenting computer misuse, policy violations, counterintelligence concerns, foreign influence, financial stressors, threats to self or others, Continuous Evaluation adjudicative concerns, and other insider threat concerns.
  • Complete special analytical projects as directed by government supervisors.
  • Access network-monitoring, data-analytic, and other tools; integrate available information; decipher underlying trends and anomalies; and discern obscure patterns in the data.
  • Prepare and present finalized professional briefings and reports in accordance with formats established in the standard operating procedure and Writing Guide.
  • At the direction of the government, perform proactive inquiries and collaborate with internal and external investigative, intelligence-community, and law-enforcement agencies or entities as required.
  • Assess ongoing and future political-military developments, military capabilities and doctrine, weapons and acquisitions, and employment of military forces within each country, including the United States.
  • Support policy and procedure development for agency, interagency, or community-wide needs.
  • Focus on domestic as well as international threats.
  • Support the development and analysis of intelligence products, and present analyses or products to clients.
  • Research threat assessments to support the Commander and other senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is desired, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 5 years of related professional experience.
  • Successful graduation from FLETC, DCITA, JCITA, or Department of Defense all-source analysis courses or programs.
  • Experience with analytical problem-solving and familiarity with conducting operations relating to insider threat, counterintelligence investigations, and counterespionage.
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools used for insider threat information collection or computer networks, or knowledge of other insider threat risk-scoring data analytics tools or programs.
  • Superior writing and briefing skills, and ability to publish furnished analysis.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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