Intelligence Analyst

SAIC•Sterling, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Senior Intelligence Analyst to support an exciting and unique mission. In this role, you will leverage specialized technical expertise and processes to analyze complex data and support operations against challenging mission requirements. This work is conducted in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where ideas are openly shared and innovation is encouraged. The position includes a comprehensive 90-day training program, during which hands-on instruction is provided by experienced and qualified analysts. After qualification, senior analysts are expected to progress rapidly into subject matter experts, taking on increased responsibility in both analytical output and mission execution. In addition to core analytical responsibilities, the Senior Intelligence Analyst will play a key role in leading, mentoring, and developing junior personnel. This includes sharing prior experience and knowledge to help build team capability, strengthen analytic tradecraft, and support the structured training and professional growth of new analysts. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, take initiative in the workplace, and demonstrate strong leadership potential. A strong sense of curiosity, along with a willingness to continuously learn, guide others, and refine analytical approaches, is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Specialized technical expertise and processes
Ability to analyze complex data
Ability to support operations against challenging mission requirements
Highly self-motivated
Takes initiative in the workplace
Strong leadership potential
Strong sense of curiosity
Willingness to continuously learn
Willingness to guide others
Willingness to refine analytical approaches
Proficiency with ELINT tools
Proficiency with PowerPoint
Proficiency with ArcGIS

Nice To Haves

Experience in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing junior personnel
Experience building team capability
Experience strengthening analytic tradecraft
Experience supporting structured training and professional growth of new analysts

Responsibilities

Conduct domain awareness using available ELINT tools and analytical methods to determine capability, intent, and identification
Develop tailored assessments for the customer's mission conducting long-term analysis to understand complex environments
Develop high-quality deliverables that clearly communicate analytical insights to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making using tools such as PowerPoint and ArcGIS
Periodically perform watch standing duties which consist of eight hours shifts in support of a 24-hour watch floor. This is typically required 3-4 times per year for approximately a two-week period
Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts on the team