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Intelligence analyst jobs are open from entry-level to senior and supervisory grades across defense, federal agencies, financial services, and private security, with specializations in geopolitical analysis, cyber threat intelligence, and competitive market intelligence. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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****Contingent Upon Contract Award****
- Serve as the squadron's production manager supporting product lifecycle management, production management methodologies, and processes for regional threat analysis
- Utilize modern production management techniques, procedures, and tools to optimize customer analytic product development inclusive of the unit's analytic planning direction
- Ensure identified analytic operations and assessment products are defined, scheduled, managed, and delivered on time and with documentation to allow for planning future analytic operations
- Interface with the Squadron front office daily, attend weekly staff meetings, and attend monthly synchronization meetings as required
- Assist NASIC/FT's ability to forecast, schedule, initiate, and review analytic operations in support of the regional threats analysis mission
- Plan, conduct, and accomplish broad intelligence exploitation assignments, producing high-quality analytic products
- Provide Regional Threats Analysis program management support to squadron leadership and staff
- Define, schedule, manage, and track analytic operations and assessment products to ensure on-time delivery with appropriate documentation
- Provide technical expertise in the appropriate phenomenology, mission processes, data sources, and analytic disciplines to support and oversee intelligence production efforts
- Maintain proper security clearances for NASIC areas and equipment in accordance with all applicable security requirements, regulations, and the latest Security Classification Guides
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education / Years of Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in intelligence analysis, production management, or related fields.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field; in lieu of a Master’s degree, 8 additional years of work experience may be substituted, or 4 additional years of work experience plus a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted.
- Demonstrated experience managing intelligence production, including scheduling and lifecycle management of analytic products.
- Proven ability to independently perform complex, mission-critical analytic and technical support tasks.
- Strong coordination, communication, and briefing skills for working with squadron and higher-level leadership.
Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite
Travel: Ocassional
****Contingent Upon Contract Award****
- Serve as the squadron's production manager supporting product lifecycle management, production management methodologies, and processes for regional threat analysis
- Utilize modern production management techniques, procedures, and tools to optimize customer analytic product development inclusive of the unit's analytic planning direction
- Ensure identified analytic operations and assessment products are defined, scheduled, managed, and delivered on time and with documentation to allow for planning future analytic operations
- Interface with the Squadron front office daily, attend weekly staff meetings, and attend monthly synchronization meetings as required
- Assist NASIC/FT's ability to forecast, schedule, initiate, and review analytic operations in support of the regional threats analysis mission
- Plan, conduct, and accomplish broad intelligence exploitation assignments, producing high-quality analytic products
- Provide Regional Threats Analysis program management support to squadron leadership and staff
- Define, schedule, manage, and track analytic operations and assessment products to ensure on-time delivery with appropriate documentation
- Provide technical expertise in the appropriate phenomenology, mission processes, data sources, and analytic disciplines to support and oversee intelligence production efforts
- Maintain proper security clearances for NASIC areas and equipment in accordance with all applicable security requirements, regulations, and the latest Security Classification Guides
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education / Years of Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in intelligence analysis, production management, or related fields.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field; in lieu of a Master’s degree, 8 additional years of work experience may be substituted, or 4 additional years of work experience plus a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted.
- Demonstrated experience managing intelligence production, including scheduling and lifecycle management of analytic products.
- Proven ability to independently perform complex, mission-critical analytic and technical support tasks.
- Strong coordination, communication, and briefing skills for working with squadron and higher-level leadership.
Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite
Travel: Ocassional
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton22
- General Dynamics Information Technology16
- Amentum13
- Peraton10
- Leidos8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Insurance4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in intelligence analyst jobs.
- Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, criminal justice, or a related field
- Proficiency in intelligence analysis tools and platforms such as Palantir, ArcGIS, or i2 Analyst's Notebook
- Experience writing finished intelligence products including assessments, briefings, and threat reports
- Familiarity with structured analytic techniques and all-source intelligence collection methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing senior leadership and interagency partners
Tips for Your Intelligence Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to the clearance level
Many intelligence analyst postings list a required clearance level as a threshold, not a preference. Identify yours clearly near the top of your resume so hiring managers don't discard your application before reading your experience.
Highlight your analytical methodologies by name
Generic phrases like 'strong analytical skills' won't separate you. Name the structured analytic techniques you use, such as ACH, link analysis, or red-team methods, and tie each to a deliverable or decision it informed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists intelligence analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to the contract vehicle
Federal and defense roles are often tied to specific contract vehicles or agency programs. Where you can identify the program, mirror its language in your resume to pass automated screening and show familiarity with the operational environment.
Prepare a finished intelligence product as a work sample
Many interviews ask you to demonstrate how you structure an assessment. A short, unclassified intelligence brief or threat summary shows hiring panels you can produce a finished product, not just describe your process in the abstract.
Negotiate your grade level, not just the title
In federal and defense contracting, your grade or labor category determines your ceiling more than your job title. Before accepting, confirm which GS grade or contract level the role maps to and ask what the promotion timeline looks like.
Intelligence Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most intelligence analysts?
Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics Information Technology, and Amentum are hiring the most intelligence analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many intelligence analyst jobs are remote?
About 60% of intelligence analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Open-source intelligence and competitive intelligence roles in the private sector tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring classified network access are almost always on-site or in a cleared facility.
How do you become an intelligence analyst?
Start by earning a degree in a related field such as international relations, political science, cybersecurity, or criminal justice. Build familiarity with structured analytic techniques, geographic information tools, and report writing. Pursue internships or entry-level roles with federal agencies, law enforcement, or defense contractors to gain access to cleared environments, and work toward obtaining a security clearance early in your career.
Can you get an intelligence analyst job with little or no experience?
Entry-level intelligence analyst roles do exist, particularly at federal agencies and defense contractors that run formal analyst development programs. Without direct experience, strengthen your candidacy by completing relevant coursework in research methodology or geopolitical analysis, contributing to open-source intelligence projects, and obtaining any available certifications in threat analysis or cybersecurity to demonstrate analytical competence before your first cleared role.
What does the intelligence analyst interview process look like?
The process typically begins with an initial screening by a recruiter or hiring manager, followed by a structured behavioral interview focused on analytic judgment and communication. Many employers add a written exercise requiring you to produce a short finished intelligence product under time pressure. Final rounds often involve a panel interview with senior analysts or government clients, and all offers are contingent on passing a background investigation.
Where can I find and apply to intelligence analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to intelligence analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your clearance level, specialization, and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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