Intelligence Discipline Lead; Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence Discipline Lead (Intelligence Analyst 4-5)

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a highly experienced Intelligence Discipline Lead (Intelligence Analyst 4-5) to support intelligence operations and tradecraft development for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role combines deep expertise across all intelligence disciplines with the ability to teach, mentor, and enforce high-quality analytic and targeting tradecraft.

The ideal candidate understands how multi-INT integration drives SOF mission success and can guide analysts, collectors, and planners in applying the right discipline, method, and framework to produce decision-ready intelligence. This position is responsible for shaping tradecraft standards, supporting targeting and analytic processes, and delivering advanced training aligned with SOF operational requirements.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior tradecraft advisor for integrating SIGINT/ELINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and all-source intelligence into operational planning, targeting, and assessment.
• Develop, refine, and deliver training that enhances SOF-relevant intelligence tradecraft, structured analytic techniques, and discipline-specific methodologies.
• Teach and mentor analysts and collectors using adult learning principles through lectures, workshops, scenario-based exercises, small-group sessions, and distance learning formats.
• Apply analytic standards and methodologies to improve multi-INT fusion supporting F3
  
  EAD, targeting cycles, network analysis, and operational problem-solving.
• Review emerging policy, doctrine, and tradecraft guidance for incorporation into unit-level training, standards, and analytic workflows.
• Assist in strengthening analytic rigor and quality control across intelligence production, ensuring alignment with ICD 203 and SOCOM analytic expectations.
• Collaborate with SOF analysts, collectors, planners, and operators to improve tradecraft application and multi-INT discipline integration.
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and tradecraft reference materials using systems such as AGILE or Training Development Capability (TDC).
• Maintain training records, methodologies, and tracking systems as designated by the Government.
• Participate in operational planning teams, targeting boards, or intelligence forums to ensure discipline-specific expertise is applied to real-world SOF requirements.
• Optional labor may support emerging requirements related to adversarial malign-influence activities impacting SOF intelligence operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• LEVEL 4 = 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• LEVEL 5 = 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Significant experience across multiple intelligence disciplines within DoD or IC environments.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring analytic tradecraft, structured analytic techniques, or multi-INT methodologies.
• Familiarity with SOF intelligence processes, targeting frameworks, and operational intelligence support.
• Experience producing or evaluating multi-INT analytical products supporting mission planning or targeting.
• Strong briefing, communication, and interpersonal skills for diverse SOF audiences.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience supporting SOCOM, JSOC, or Service SOF components.
• Experience with advanced analytic frameworks such as F3
  
  EAD, CARVER, network analysis, or problem-centric modeling.
• Familiarity with ACCM/STO environments and discipline-specific tradecraft considerations.
• Experience designing training curricula for intelligence organizations and integrating emerging tradecraft or doctrine.

Physical Requirements:

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.