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Intelligence Monitoring Specialist

Agile Defense· Mission Services – Intelligence Analysis
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Rosslyn, VA$100k - $110kRegularPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Open Source Research Specialist III providing preliminary warning and threat awareness for U.S. diplomatic facilities, personnel abroad, and other stakeholders. Based in a TS/SCI environment with 24x7 operations and shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Classified Intelligence. Continuously review and research classified cable traffic and other intelligence reporting to identify potential direct and indirect threats relevant to U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel, as well as to other U.S. interests overseas. Maintain situational awareness based on classified reporting during breaking events overseas.
  • Evaluate Dissemination Criteria. Assess classified intelligence to determine whether it meets predefined threat criteria for dissemination to operational stakeholders.
  • Disseminate Threat Intelligence. Quickly generate and distribute short, templated threat notifications to overseas security personnel, domestic desk officers and analysts, and external agencies.
  • Support Data Calls/Requests for Information. Answer requests for information from Senior Watch Officers, office management, and other partners while staying within the bounds of mission requirements. May provide information in both written and oral briefing formats.
  • Databases and Information Logging. Maintain classified and unclassified data logs for disseminated notifications and leverage intelligence toolkits and databases to support threat warning operations.
  • Conduct Cross-Network Operations. Monitor reporting on a TS/SCI network while disseminating information through a Secret network.
  • Manage Workload. Operate autonomously, managing time effectively while adhering to established processes and procedures.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders. Work closely with colleagues and organizational partners to obtain and share security-related intelligence, ensuring timely awareness of relevant threat reporting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree.
  • Prior experience monitoring, researching, and disseminating security and/or threat-related intelligence reporting, particularly in a U.S. government or Department of State context.
  • Strong ability to identify relevant intelligence and generate accurate, timely, concise synopses of reports.
  • Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and written templates.
  • Proficiency in databases and tools used to access and disseminate classified information.
  • Strong skills in oral and written communication to present clear, concise information overviews.
  • Ability to manage time and work independently to achieve assigned tasks, while also taking direction from both mid- and senior-level supervisors responsible for management of complementary information-sharing missions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly collaborative, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
  • Customer service mindset, with a strong desire to meet customer needs within established mission parameters.

Skills

Required:Open Source ResearchThreat intelligence synthesisDissemination and briefingDatabase/tools proficiency

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement
  • Learning and Development opportunities
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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