Principal Operational Intelligence Analyst

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

6d•$80,400 - $293,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose mission is to improve the way the world works and lives. With access to innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global network of diverse talent, we help clients transform and operate at scale in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are seeking an experienced Principal Intelligence Analyst to join our advanced cyber intelligence capability. Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover across the full security lifecycle. Our teams bring together deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and threat intelligence capabilities to help clients anticipate and defend against emerging cyber threats.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), cyber operations, or intelligence analysis
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience across at least two intelligence disciplines, including collection, attribution, campaign analysis, or technical threat analysis
Minimum 3 years of experience using at least one Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) and at least 2 years of experience leveraging commercial CTI providers (e.g., Flashpoint, Recorded Future, Intel 471, Cybersixgill)
Minimum 3 years of experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework in intelligence analysis, reporting, or threat modeling
Minimum 3 years of experience using structured analytic techniques (e.g., Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, key assumptions checks, diamond model) in intelligence production
Minimum 3 years of experience applying estimative language and confidence levels in written intelligence assessments
Minimum 2 years of experience serving in a senior analytical capacity (e.g., deputy analyst, principal analyst, or equivalent role supporting operational or enterprise intelligence functions)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver intelligence briefings to senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Demonstrated track record of producing multiple high-quality intelligence products across different domains, including at least 10–15 completed deliverables (e.g., reports, briefs, or assessments)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge across multiple CTI domains without specialization in a single area to the exclusion of others
Understanding of the operational, tactical, and strategic intelligence levels and associated outputs
Familiarity with the full cyber threat intelligence lifecycle, including requirements, collection, analysis, and dissemination
Knowledge of priority threat actors, major campaigns, and evolving underground ecosystem dynamics
Ability to conduct quality review and editorial refinement of intelligence products produced by other analysts
Experience performing analysis that crosses traditional CTI boundaries, integrating multiple intelligence types
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without formal authority, coordinating across teams and stakeholders
Comfort operating without a fixed team structure, adapting to changing priorities and assignments
Experience mentoring and developing analysts across multiple teams or functions
High degree of discretion when working with sensitive intelligence and leadership stakeholders
Ability to consistently produce exceptional written analytical products that set quality standards
Strong editorial skills, including the ability to refine and elevate analytical reporting to publication-ready quality
Experience delivering briefings to senior leadership stakeholders with limited preparation time

Responsibilities

Deliver intelligence analysis across multiple domains, including collection, attribution, campaign tracking, and technical threat analysis
Produce high-quality intelligence products that support operational and strategic decision-making
Apply structured analytic techniques to assess threat activity and develop defensible assessments
Conduct quality review of analytical products, including attribution and campaign analysis
Support cross-team coordination and contribute to priority intelligence efforts without formal management responsibility
Provide surge support to high-priority intelligence requirements and emerging threat scenarios
Mentor and onboard analysts across multiple teams, contributing to overall analytical capability development
Brief senior stakeholders on intelligence findings, often on short timelines