Space All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Description

Are you passionate about using intelligence analysis to solve complex challenges in the space domain?

Do you enjoy turning intelligence from multiple sources into actionable data that can inform modeling, simulation, and analysis?

Are you interested in working alongside engineers, modelers, and analysts to help assess and forecast national security space threats?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Space All-Source Intelligence Analyst to support programs within APL's National Security Space Mission Area (NSSMA). You will apply your knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC) and experience with all-source intelligence analysis to help address critical challenges facing the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community in the space domain.

In this role, you will serve as a critical link between intelligence and the technical teams developing high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) capabilities. Rather than focusing primarily on traditional intelligence reporting, you will acquire, analyze, and translate intelligence from multiple classified sources into the quantitative data, parameters, and operational context needed to develop realistic models and simulations. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers, modelers, data scientists, and program teams to ensure our analyses accurately represent real-world threats and operating environments.

As a Space All-Source Intelligence Analyst, you will...

• Acquire, analyze, and synthesize intelligence from multiple sources and classified disciplines to develop a comprehensive understanding of space threats and operational environments.
• Translate qualitative intelligence assessments into quantitative data, variables, and parameters that can be incorporated into modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and modelers to integrate intelligence into high-fidelity models used to assess and forecast national security space threats.
• Apply intelligence insights to develop realistic operational and training scenarios for complex simulations.
• Support model verification and validation by comparing simulation results with available real-world intelligence and identifying discrepancies that may affect model accuracy or fidelity.
• Develop and maintain detailed threat and operational environment profiles to ensure models and simulations reflect the most current intelligence available.
• Work closely with MS&A engineers, data scientists, analysts, and program managers to define intelligence requirements and effectively integrate intelligence throughout the modeling and analysis lifecycle.
• Communicate intelligence findings and technical insights to multidisciplinary teams to support analyses, assessments, and sponsor needs.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• B.S. in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in DoD and IC-developed space systems, especially those systems focused on space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and space situational awareness (SSA)
• Expert with IC and DoD processes and protocols for intelligence sharing and collaboration
• Demonstrated experience conducting all-source analysis, data and intelligence synthesis, and intelligence analysis and production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and intelligence-product publications
• Hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, National Strategy, Space Systems Engineering, or related STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Assignments to various IC organizations, with at least 3+ years at any one
• Demonstrated experience working Space Weapons and Tactics
• Experience in Red Team methodologies and threat analysis approaches
• Participation in Space Warfare games (i.e., THORS HAMMER, Schriever Wargames, Space Flag)
• Current TS//SCI clearance with polygraph, and with existing or previous access to SAP/CAP programs.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibility@jhuapl.edu .

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually