Intelligence Analyst - Senior; ISR-Focused

Advancing Tradecraft. Advancing the Mission.

Join our team at Dark Star Intelligence, a Service-Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that leverages decades of real‑world experience to provide cutting‑edge, intelligence‑driven solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Community. Guided by our Core Four values, we are committed to enhancing national security and mission success:

• Humility: We prioritize the mission and team success over personal recognition, always striving to perform to the best of our ability for a greater purpose.
• Passion: Our team approaches every challenge with relentless enthusiasm and curiosity, constantly innovating and expanding our tradecraft.
• Agility: We adapt swiftly to dynamic mission requirements, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and proactive judgment.
• Ownership: We take full responsibility for our work, stepping up to solve problems and holding ourselves accountable for delivering results with integrity and excellence.

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (ISR‑FOCUSED) – SENIOR

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.

Dark Star Intelligence is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst (ISR‑focused) to support HQ SpOC. The role integrates intelligence across planning, acquisition, and operations to strengthen U.S. Space Force mission readiness. Responsibilities include ISR support, exercise planning, IJSTO/IO integration, and coordination with joint and inter‑agency partners to deliver actionable intelligence for space control operations.

• Provide comprehensive staff support including task response, document review and development, training plan validation, and SAP policy integration.
• Provide intelligence support to Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) and Information Operations, including analysis, operational planning, employment, and exercise support.
• Participate in planning conferences; design exercise scenarios and materials; integrate space‑related objectives to meet USSF training requirements.
• Support operational exercises by coordinating with STARCOM DELTA 10 and other participants, ensuring alignment with objectives and campaign plans.
• Deliver intelligence inputs during exercises, including participation in meetings, information gathering, and providing updates to government leads (not acting as white cell or trusted agent for external organizations).
• Develop responses and staff packages for higher headquarters‑directed evaluation requests; support strategic planning documentation.
• Assist in integrating intelligence into operational and exercise planning across the full lifecycle of space control capabilities.
• Research and deliver intelligence products on adversary capabilities to inform acquisition and operations.
• Lead and facilitate working groups, capture findings, and report on system delivery, sustainment, and PPBE tasks.
• Prepare threat summaries aligned with authoritative references; translate mission needs into RFIs and manage intelligence requirements.
• Support JCIDS, Quick Reaction Capabilities, and rapid acquisition processes.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance; SAP eligibility.
• Minimum of 10 years of intelligence analysis experience, including at least 3 years in ISR integration supporting military/defense space operations.
• Experience in planning, collaboration with joint and inter‑agency partners, and intelligence integration into mission execution.
• 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.

• Professional Military Education (PME) and/or advanced intelligence certifications.
• DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management or Systems Engineering.
• Certifications related to ISR operations or joint operational planning.
• 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,…