Senior Intelligence Analyst
About The Position
2 Circle, Inc. is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to support research and development customers in designing, developing, and transitioning advanced national security capabilities. The analyst will embed with technical teams and Program Managers to provide mission-driven intelligence that informs capability development, shapes requirements, and aligns programs with operational needs and adversary threats. The role connects the intelligence community, Department of War, and R&D customers, integrating threat-informed analysis throughout the capability lifecycle. The analyst will apply expertise in analyzing SAP technologies, interpreting complex intelligence reporting, and understanding national security science and technology. The position requires experience supporting the Department of Defense/War and/or Intelligence Community, and the ability to learn new topics rapidly and identify threats to U.S. national security systems. Compensation is expected to range from $120,000 to $160,000, based on experience, qualifications, and contract-specific factors.
Requirements
- 15–20+ years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis supporting DoD, IC, or R&D/capability development customers.
- Demonstrated experience integrating intelligence into RDT&E and capability development processes.
- Knowledge of adversary capabilities and R&D pathways in cyber, space, electronic warfare, AI, microelectronics, hypersonics, or directed energy.
- Familiarity with integrating intelligence into system design, CONOPS development, and transition of capabilities to operational users.
- Skill in capability development activities, including experimentation, wargaming, modeling and simulation, and prototype evaluation.
- Strong understanding of intelligence tradecraft applied to capability development, system design, and operational problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s degree in intelligence, national security studies, engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Graduate of a U.S. military or civilian intelligence training program, such as DIA, NSA, CIA, DHS, or DoD Intelligence Schools.
- U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as STEM, intelligence, or political science.
- Experience supporting joint warfighters or combatant commands with actionable intelligence.
- Understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, including JCIDS and DAS, and integration of intelligence into technology development.
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope Polygraph clearance.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead research, collection, and production of timely, mission-relevant intelligence for technology programs and warfighter needs.
- Conduct multi-source analysis, including OSINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and GEOINT, to identify and assess current and emerging threats to U.S. technological superiority.
- Deliver tailored threat assessments, operational context, and adversary capability analysis to inform capability development decisions and investments.
- Coordinate with the intelligence community, COCOMs, and Service components to integrate intelligence support into capability development and transition efforts.
- Engage with the science and technology community to inform R&D investment decisions and evaluate future technology landscapes.
- Assess adversary capabilities and risks related to microelectronics, biotechnology, supply chain vulnerabilities, and foreign investment in critical technologies.
- Support operational planning using modeling and simulation tools to forecast adversary actions and assess strategic scenarios.
- Deliver in-depth analysis on electronic warfare, cyber operations, threat finance, and economic warfare.
- Advise SAP owners and technology development stakeholders on threat environments and countermeasures.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Flexible work-scheduling options.
- Education-assistance programs.
- Charitable-giving support.
- Military-reserve leave accommodations.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and flexible-spending benefits, with a significant portion of costs covered by 2 Circle.
- Performance-based incentive awards.
- Family-support programs such as child-activity sponsorships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
