Intelligence Analyst - Journeyman

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST – JOURNEYMAN

Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI – SAP Eligible

Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.

Humility: Prioritizing the mission and team success over personal recognition.

Passion: Relentless enthusiasm and curiosity, constantly innovating to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Agility: Adapting swiftly to dynamic mission requirements with strong interpersonal skills and proactive judgment.

Ownership: Taking full responsibility for our work, holding ourselves accountable for delivering results with integrity and excellence.

Dark Star Intelligence is seeking a Journeyman Intelligence Analyst to support Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC). In this role, you will integrate intelligence into planning, acquisition, and operations to strengthen Space Force mission readiness. You will develop threat assessments, coordinate ISR requirements, and collaborate with mission partners across the Intelligence Community to ensure timely and actionable intelligence informs critical decisions.

U.S. citizenship is required.

• Provide comprehensive staff support, including task response, document review and development, training plan validation, and SAP policy integration.
• Facilitate ISR-related ICTs, TEMs, and working groups by managing meeting logistics, documenting discussions, and distributing notes to stakeholders.
• Deliver weekly system delivery, transition, and sustainment updates while assisting with operational planning, budgeting, and concept development activities.
• Draft and coordinate operational acceptance plans to ensure intelligence support aligns with program milestones and senior leadership decision forums.
• Conduct PCPAD analysis and architecture assessments to identify ISR support requirements for current, future, and emergent capabilities.
• Plan and participate in tabletop exercises (TTXs) and ROC drills, documenting lessons learned in accordance with Field Command guidance.
• Draft and review threat summaries for inclusion in strategic documents, ensuring consistency with validated intelligence sources.
• Translate mission needs into actionable RFIs, manage tasking systems such as COLISEUM, SMART, and CSRP, and verify alignment of requirements.
• Review and assess intelligence report responses for completeness and mission relevance, ensuring intelligence products meet defined task objectives.
• Track and validate intelligence requirements across the acquisition lifecycle to ensure long-term ISR supportability.
• Coordinate with external intelligence agencies and mission partners to resolve ISR shortfalls and inform leadership decision-making.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance; SAP eligibility.
• Minimum 5–8 years of intelligence analysis supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community, with experience integrating intelligence into acquisition and operations.
• At least one (1) year of experience or formal training in ISR.
• Bachelor’s degree required OR an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Basic intelligence tradecraft certifications highly desired.
• Experience with SEW, SDA, or related mission areas.

As this position is part of an active proposal effort, final compensation will be established based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and contract award. For additional information, please contact  Dark Star Intelligence offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and long-term success of our full-time employees.

• Travel: As required.
• Work Environment: On-site.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and must maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

At Dark Star Intelligence LLC, we are committed to maintaining a professional and legally compliant work environment where individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We adhere strictly to all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.