Cyber Threat Analyst

AnaVation•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$88,661 - $196,000•Onsite

About The Position

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst to support a cybersecurity program at its National Capital Region office. The role provides senior-level cyber threat intelligence analysis and operational intelligence support to a joint mission center focused on identifying, assessing, and characterizing threats to cyberspace operations systems and centers. The analyst conducts complex cyber threat analysis, develops finished intelligence and risk assessments, identifies emerging threats and intelligence gaps, and provides timely recommendations to operational, intelligence, and senior leadership. The position integrates intelligence with operational planning and targeting activities and coordinates with DoW and IC components and other mission partners. It is full-time and on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland, and requires U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence analysis, cyber intelligence, or a closely related cyber threat analyst role; alternatively, at least 8 years of intelligence analysis experience with substantive support to cyber operations or cyber threat analysis.
Demonstrated experience conducting cyber threat analysis using all-source, single-source, technical, or other intelligence data.
Demonstrated experience producing finished intelligence products, threat assessments, risk assessments, briefings, and other analytical products for operational or leadership audiences.
Understanding of cyber threat intelligence principles, analytic methodologies, and intelligence production processes.
Knowledge of adversary cyber capabilities, attack methods, vulnerabilities, TTPs, and threat actor behaviors.
Knowledge of cyberspace operations and intelligence requirements supporting Defensive Cyberspace Operations and Offensive Cyberspace Operations.
Knowledge of cyber infrastructure, computer networking fundamentals, and common communications technologies and architectures.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple intelligence sources and distinguish relevant information from incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous reporting.
Ability to identify emerging threats, analytical trends, intelligence gaps, and potential operational impacts.
Ability to translate complex cyber and intelligence analysis into concise, actionable recommendations for nontechnical and senior audiences.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities and short deadlines.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field.
DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II, Combat Assessment, or comparable intelligence/cyber operations training.
Experience supporting DoW, IC, and other mission partners.
Experience providing intelligence support to offensive and defensive cyber targeting, joint operations, or cyberspace operational planning.
Experience analyzing advanced persistent threats, state-sponsored cyber actors, and sophisticated adversary TTPs.
Experience using SIGINT or other technical intelligence sources to support cyber threat analysis.
Experience supporting joint targeting, target development, target systems analysis, or intelligence preparation activities.
Experience supporting Operational Planning Teams, Crisis Action Teams, current operations, exercises, or crisis action planning.
Experience working in controlled-access operational environments, where applicable.
Experience developing senior-level intelligence briefings, assessments, decision papers, threat reports, and operational recommendations.
Experience identifying intelligence gaps and developing recommendations for collection, analysis, or operational requirements.
Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or comparable frameworks.
Familiarity with data analytics, data visualization, or analytical tools used to support cyber threat intelligence.
Experience applying data science, automation, artificial intelligence, or machine learning techniques to intelligence analysis.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
Experience supporting intelligence integration across operational, technical, targeting, and intelligence organizations.
Prior experience supporting joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Relevant military education, JPME, intelligence training, cyber/targeting training, or equivalent professional development.

Responsibilities

Identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities across the cyberspace environment to inform operational cyber planning.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat data to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and generate actionable insights.
Produce periodic threat reports highlighting high-priority risks to operational cybersystem infrastructure and mission systems.
Develop, refine, and maintain risk assessment methodologies to quantify and categorize threat severity.
Leverage SIGINT as required to conduct deep technical analysis of significant threats targeting offensive cyber operations systems.
Conduct complex cyber threat analysis and develop finished intelligence products and risk assessments.
Identify intelligence gaps and provide timely recommendations to operational, intelligence, and senior leadership.
Integrate intelligence with operational planning and targeting activities, and coordinate with DoW and IC components and other mission partners.
Identify and analyze cyber threats that could harm operational systems and recommend mitigation approaches.