Intelligence Research Specialist / Intelligence Analyst

Job Family

Research and Analysis Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do

Conduct in-depth intelligence analysis focused on border security, transportation systems, and transnational threats.

Analyze data from multiple classified and unclassified sources to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats.

Prepare and present intelligence briefings, reports, and assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Collaborate with interagency partners, law enforcement, and intelligence community entities.

Support operational planning and policy development with actionable intelligence insights.

Maintain awareness of geopolitical developments and their implications for border and transportation security.

What You Will Need

An active and maintained "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Minimum five (5) years of experience in intelligence analysis, with a focus on border and/or transportation security.

Bachelors degree.

Demonstrated experience working with federal agencies such as DHS, FBI, NCTC, or similar.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data.

Proficiency in intelligence tools, tradecraft, databases, and methodologies.

Experience with analyzing classified and unclassified (open-source intelligence (OSINT)) intelligence to create threat or risk products.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Knowledge of transportation infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Experience with collections, data processing, and/or production.

Familiarity with counter-narcotics, human trafficking, or transnational organized crime analysis.

Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Homeland Security, or a related field.

Experience with data visualization tools or intelligence analysis software (e.g., Palantir, Analyst's Notebook).

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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