Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Intelligence Operations and Analysis:

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

All Source Analysis, Evaluate Information, Intelligence Operations, Intelligence Reports, Situational Awareness

Certifications:

None

Experience:

17 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - WATCH ANALYST

The All-Source Intelligence Watch Analyst provides continuous, mission-essential intelligence support to Combatant Command J2/Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC) in a 24x7x365 watch environment. This role conducts all-source analysis using classified and unclassified information to assess, interpret, forecast, and report cyber-related national security issues that are regional or functional in nature. The Watch Analyst supports collections, operations, and defense intelligence requirements by delivering timely warning, situational awareness, and actionable intelligence to decision makers.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs an Intelligence Analyst Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of CYBERCOM J2. You will play a crucial role in the following mission support functions:

Intelligence Watch & Situational Awareness:

• Maintain persistent awareness of cyber threats, incidents, and adversary activity impacting U.S. networks and operations.

Threat Indicators & Warning:

• Support defense warning and early-indicator development by tracking and reporting changes in cyber threat activity and intent.

Operational Reporting:

• Deliver timely, accurate intelligence reporting and briefings to support operational decision-making and incident response.

Command & Staff Support:

• Respond rapidly to J2 and JIOC requests for information and provide analytic support to leadership across shifts.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDRequired Experience:

• Experience conducting all-source intelligence analysis in a watch, operations, or intelligence center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a 24x7 shift-based, high-tempo mission.
• Familiarity with cyber threat reporting, intelligence databases, and analytic tools used in USCYBERCOM operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing briefs, alerts, and intelligence summaries.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of reporting into concise, actionable intelligence products.
• Experience supporting Defense Warning, watch operations, or incident response activities.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree with 12 years related experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 17 years related experience. Degree desired in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Security clearance level: Top Secret, SCI eligible and ability to pass a CI polygraph

US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting USCYBERCOM J2/JIOC, a combatant command watch floor, or cyber operations center.
• Experience serving as a watch manager or shift lead.
• Familiarity with DoDIN incident response processes and cyber threat indicator development.
• Experience posting and maintaining intelligence products across multiple classified networks.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $178,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Meade:

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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