Junior Intelligence Analyst

Noblis•Washington, DC

About The Position

Noblis seeks a junior intelligence analyst to join our talented team of intelligence professionals and scientists supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threat Intelligence Team. The FEMA CBRN Threat Intelligence Division endeavors to understand and anticipate weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and equip DHS Components and domestic federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (FSLTT) first responders with timely and relevant information to maintain detection advantages, mitigate vulnerabilities, and respond to and disrupt WMD threats. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute the DHS mission to protect the Homeland from nefarious threat actors employing WMDs. You will employ your intelligence training and experience assessing open-source and classified reporting related to CBRN topics and threats from varied sources; provide verbal and written assessments on CBRN reporting including during formal presentations to FEMA leaders and varied FSLTT representatives; research and answer FSLTT requests for information (RFI); and develop or help other analysts and scientists in composing, producing, and publishing a variety of intelligence products for FSLTT consumption. You will solve routine, real-world problems by using basic skills. You will also: Work on routine assignments of limited scope and complexity and recognize and resolve basic, routine, or common problems; perform clearly defined tasks to fulfill project objectives; apply basic level of professional methods/skills in single or multiple areas; review and analyze situations with readily obtainable answers; receive direct supervision on at least a weekly basis; learn and implement policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulation; execute policies, programs, and services; build positive working relationships within the intelligence team. Additional specific responsibilities include: Advise and assist in drafting, coordinating, presenting, and disseminating intelligence products Review open-source information and classified intelligence (regional or functionally focused) and build relevant intelligence products Deliver intelligence briefings and respond in detail to key FEMA staff questions Manage requests for information (RFI) Daily analyze processes supporting planning while prioritizing intelligence analysis and production Evaluate processes supporting advanced analytics and requirements development for open-source information and classified intelligence Exchange data and information with military and other federal organizations such as the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Energy, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Generally, intelligence analysis professionals are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence information to support decision-making and strategic planning within organizations. They utilize their expertise in information gathering, critical thinking, and problem-solving to assess threats, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Typical responsibilities include collecting and evaluating intelligence data from various sources, such as open-source information, human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and imagery intelligence (IMINT), and synthesizing and analyzing data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies. Intelligence analysis roles also involve producing intelligence reports, briefings, and assessments to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers and stakeholders, and collaborating with internal and external partners, such as law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and private sector organizations, to share intelligence and collaborate on joint initiatives. Additionally, professionals may be involved in conducting threat assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability assessments to support security planning and mitigation efforts. Their expertise in areas such as threat analysis, risk assessment, and intelligence tradecraft enables organizations to anticipate and respond effectively to emerging threats and challenges, protect assets and personnel, and achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., intelligence, CBRN/WMD subjects, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, critical analysis, economics). Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be considered if possessing substantial relevant experience, particularly in CBRN/WMD
Professional training and experience in intelligence analysis, intelligence processes and tools, and national, military, or law enforcement intelligence activities
TS/SCI clearance or TS clearance with SCI eligibility
DHS suitability or qualified to obtain DHS suitability
Ability to travel domestically on relatively short notice

Nice To Haves

CBRN/CWMD background, knowledge, or experience, particularly as an intelligence analyst
Previous DHS experience, especially with FEMA
Excellent communications skills including technical writing and oral presentations/briefings and possessing confidence and projecting competence when routinely engaging colleagues, leadership, and various stakeholders
Adaptable, with willingness and flexibility to tackle a wide variety of challenges, particularly during emergent events and short- or no-notice taskings.
Exceptional critical thinking capabilities and advanced interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assess open-source and classified reporting related to CBRN topics and threats from varied sources
Provide verbal and written assessments on CBRN reporting including during formal presentations to FEMA leaders and varied FSLTT representatives
Research and answer FSLTT requests for information (RFI)
Develop or help other analysts and scientists in composing, producing, and publishing a variety of intelligence products for FSLTT consumption
Work on routine assignments of limited scope and complexity and recognize and resolve basic, routine, or common problems
Perform clearly defined tasks to fulfill project objectives
Apply basic level of professional methods/skills in single or multiple areas
Review and analyze situations with readily obtainable answers
Receive direct supervision on at least a weekly basis
Learn and implement policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulation
Execute policies, programs, and services
Build positive working relationships within the intelligence team
Advise and assist in drafting, coordinating, presenting, and disseminating intelligence products
Review open-source information and classified intelligence (regional or functionally focused) and build relevant intelligence products
Deliver intelligence briefings and respond in detail to key FEMA staff questions
Manage requests for information (RFI)
Daily analyze processes supporting planning while prioritizing intelligence analysis and production
Evaluate processes supporting advanced analytics and requirements development for open-source information and classified intelligence
Exchange data and information with military and other federal organizations such as the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Energy, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Collect, analyze, and interpret intelligence information to support decision-making and strategic planning
Collect and evaluate intelligence data from various sources
Synthesize and analyze data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies
Produce intelligence reports, briefings, and assessments to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers and stakeholders
Collaborate with internal and external partners to share intelligence and collaborate on joint initiatives
Conduct threat assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability assessments to support security planning and mitigation efforts