Intelligence Watch Officer

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite TS/SCI Intelligence Watch Officer in Washington, D.C. to support the Department of Homeland Security. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), analysis, and collection tools. This role requires shift work. Pending contract; estimated contract award is January 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide intelligence analysis as required based on raw intelligence collected from a variety of sources (i.e. INTs) to support a dynamic intelligence watch warning operation.
• Review intelligence and information across multiple classification platforms and data sources to identify, triage, and assess intelligence/information for indicators and warnings of threats.
• Review raw and finished intelligence from the Intelligence Community (IC), DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
• Assist the government in the collection and dissemination of current, relevant, and actionable intelligence, information, indications, and/or warnings that enables the Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) and the Analytic Centers to frame emerging threats at the earliest possible opportunity, gauge initial and subsequent responses, and take targeted mitigation actions.
• Conduct analytic exchanges with I&A, the IC, and other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector (FSLTTP) partners to maintain communications and situational awareness of daily activities.
• Write intelligence products, prepare and deliver briefings, and initiate other communiques to further decision-making, situational awareness, and information sharing and develop and compile metrics, feedback, and other data collations related to watch and warning.
• Maintain operational, tactical, and situational awareness of current and emerging threat streams, geopolitical developments, and DHS leadership priorities to provide current intelligence products and support to decision makers.
• Prepare written products that convey factual information in a clear and concise manner for Executive and Cabinet-level audiences as authorized by I&A leadership.
• Possess excellent oral, written, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, often under pressure and tight deadlines.

REQUIRED

• Active DoD TS/SCI.
• Must be willing to do shift work and have former watch standing experience.
• 8+ years of Intelligence Community experience; DHS intelligence analysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple open source areas, including surface, deep, and dark web.
• Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches.
• Knowledge of developing a collection plan and dissemination practices.
• Knowledge of DHS and I&A intelligence authorities, DHS component missions, I&A intelligence research and analysis, and the role of I&A in supporting the DHS intelligence Enterprise.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, DHS, open source, and IC data systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree or higher in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice or other related concentration.

CLEARANCE

• Active DoD TS/SCI

About Firebird AST:

• Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.
• Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.