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Intelligence Research Specialist
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is seeking a Intelligence Research Specialist to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ERO Overwatch and National Security Enforcement (ERO ONE) – Intelligence Research Specialists Professional Support Services. If interested and you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
- Anticipated Award: March/April 2027
- Anticipated Start: April 2027
- Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
- Estimated Salary Range: $100,000 – $175,000 annually
Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, required security eligibility, geographic location, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Location
- San Antonio AOR
Responsibilities
- Conduct all-source intelligence research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting using authorized classified and unclassified sources.
- Identify trends, threats, networks, relationships, anomalies, and intelligence gaps; assess information reliability and limitations.
- Develop intelligence assessments, analytical reports, research memoranda, link charts, briefings, and other assigned intelligence products.
- Support established collection requirements, field intelligence activities, stakeholder coordination, and analytical support to operational planning.
- Apply required source attribution, information protection, classification markings, and internal quality review; perform advisory support only.
Education and Experience
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in intelligence studies, national security, homeland security, criminal justice, international affairs, political science, data or intelligence analysis, or a directly related discipline. Four additional years of directly relevant professional intelligence or analytical experience may substitute for the degree.
- Minimum experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible, directly relevant professional intelligence or mission-oriented analytical experience. Experience used for the degree substitution must be additional to these eight years.
- Finished products: At least three (3) years developing finished intelligence or comparable formal analytical products.
- Briefings: At least two (2) years preparing or delivering analytical briefings, executive summaries, read-aheads, talking points, or comparable materials for mission stakeholders. The three-year and two-year requirements may overlap with the eight-year experience minimum.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing complex analytical assignments, performing all-source research, supporting intelligence collection requirements, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of analytical methodologies and tradecraft; trend, threat, and network analysis; complex problem-solving; written and oral communications; information protection; and mission environments.
Security Clearance
- Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
- Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
More About B&A:
B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off,B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
E-Verify
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@bna-inc.com
Drug Free Workplace:
B&A maintains a drug free workplace. Where applicable to the positions and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with Company policy and applicable federal; state and local requirements.
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Who's Hiring
- Three Saints Bay20
- B&A11
- JPMorganChase7
- Capital One5
- Los Alamos National Laboratory4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Automotive
- Cybersecurity
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in intelligence research specialist jobs.
- Active or adjudicatable federal security clearance, often at the Secret or Top Secret level
- Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, national security, or a related field
- Proficiency in open-source intelligence collection methods and research databases
- Experience producing written analytical products, assessments, or finished intelligence reports
- Familiarity with analytic tools such as Palantir, Analyst Notebook, or geospatial platforms
- Knowledge of structured analytic techniques and intelligence community standards
Tips for Your Intelligence Research Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance levels
Many intelligence research specialist roles require active security clearances. List your clearance level, the granting agency, and its current status prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to guess before screening you out.
Highlight your OSINT and analytic tools
Employers expect you to name the tools you've used: Palantir, Analyst Notebook, ArcGIS, or specific database aggregators. Generic phrases like 'research tools' won't pass applicant tracking system filters, so list each platform by name in your skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists intelligence research specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings with specific product lines
Job listings that name a geographic region, threat actor, or intelligence discipline, such as China-focused OSINT or sanctions compliance research, signal a focused team. Align your cover letter to that exact focus rather than writing a broad pitch about general research skills.
Prepare a structured analytic writing sample
Most hiring panels ask for a writing sample or assign a take-home assessment. Prepare a short, finished intelligence product, such as a one-page threat assessment, that demonstrates the analytic standards framework you use, your sourcing discipline, and your ability to write for a non-specialist audience.
Follow up with a substantive note
After an interview, reference a specific analytic problem discussed during the conversation and briefly state how your background addresses it. Generic thank-you notes rarely move the needle for hiring committees that evaluate analytical precision as a core competency.
Intelligence Research Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most intelligence research specialists?
The most active employers for intelligence research specialists right now are Three Saints Bay, B&A, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies with national security missions tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many intelligence research specialist jobs are remote?
About 58% of intelligence research specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Roles focused on open-source research, commercial risk analysis, and financial intelligence tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring access to classified systems or sensitive compartmented information facilities are almost always on-site.
How do you become an intelligence research specialist?
Start by earning a degree in political science, international relations, national security, or a closely related field. Build analytic writing skills through internships, fellowship programs, or academic research centers that produce policy-relevant products. Pursue a federal security clearance through a government internship or entry-level contractor role, since most senior positions require an active clearance you can't obtain independently. Certifications in analytic methods or geospatial tools strengthen your candidacy for technical roles.
Can you get hired as an intelligence research specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level intelligence research specialist roles exist, particularly at federal agencies, defense contractors, and think tanks that hire recent graduates through structured analyst programs. Emphasize academic research projects, language proficiency, writing samples that demonstrate structured analysis, and any coursework in security studies or area studies. Applying for internships that lead to clearance sponsorship is one of the most direct routes into the field without prior professional experience.
What does the intelligence research specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call, a structured panel interview with analysts or program managers, and an analytic writing assessment or take-home exercise. Panels typically probe your research methodology, how you handle ambiguous or incomplete information, and your familiarity with structured analytic techniques. Clearance-required positions add a separate background investigation phase that runs concurrently with or after a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to intelligence research specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to intelligence research specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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