Senior ISR Operations Analyst SME
About The Position
The Senior ISR Operations Analyst SME supports GDIT’s Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation (CIAV) team by providing subject matter expertise in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The role provides senior-level leadership and expertise for ISR-related work, including planning, preparation, research, coordination, execution, assessment, testing, and sustainment. It develops analytical reports, procedural workflow visualizations, and briefings; reports task progress to program and government leadership; and conducts internal training. Significant travel is required in support of CIAV U.S. National Team objectives. This is an onsite position in Suffolk, Virginia, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least 15 years of experience supporting military operations, including at least 10 years of ISR experience.
- Currently possess a Top Secret clearance, with eligibility for SCI; the posting also lists CUI, NATO Secret, and ACCM.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Expert understanding of the joint intelligence cycle.
- Experience analyzing multi-source intelligence to assess threats, support military mission planning, and inform decision-making.
- Experience in at least five ISR phases: Planning/Tasking, Collection Methods and Collection Management, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, and Dissemination.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written reports and verbal presentations.
- Ability to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently and accurately obtain information.
- Analytical ability to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts, and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
- Expert knowledge of DOW and national intelligence organizations, authorities, and capabilities.
- Expertise in intelligence support to joint fires and targeting processes.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and executing detailed C2 system analysis, interim and final reports, and presentations of analysis data.
- Demonstrated experience operating in a coalition environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level leadership for planning, preparation, research, coordination, execution, and assessment of ISR-related tasks.
- Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
- Conduct testing activities as required.
- Report task progress to the Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.
- Conduct internal training aligned with subject matter expertise.
- Support sustainment efforts to maintain quality, efficiency, and productivity in assigned tasks.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- Travel in support of CIAV U.S. National Team objectives.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Wellness packages.
- Career growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
- Internal mobility support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
