Senior​/Principal Systems Research & Analysis - Embedded Threat Analyst, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced Embedded Threat Analyst with an entrepreneurial spirit. As the geopolitical landscape increases in complexity, there is an increased need to embed threat analysts within Sandia's mission programs to ensure the mission is met. The Embedded Threat Analyst will be responsible for conducting analysis of intelligence data from multiple sources to support technical programs across a wide array of scientific disciplines.

The ideal candidate will possess proficiency with all-source analytic disciplines and tradecraft, with a proven track record of delivering timely, high-quality intelligence products and briefings to technical staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate will find exciting the need to flow between a variety of scientific disciplines and technical programs, hopping between both technical topics and different team structures and workflows.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

* Conduct comprehensive all-source intelligence analysis on technical topics in response to requests from technical staff, synthesizing information from multiple intelligence (INT) sources into clear, actionable analytic messages aligned with customer requirements.

* Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to provide actionable intelligence insights.

* Assess the quality and relevance of intelligence information, ensuring credibility, reliability, and alignment with customer needs.

* Apply U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) tradecraft standards in all aspects of all-source analytic work.

* Understand and tailor intelligence products to meet the specific needs, scope, focus, and delivery preferences of end-users.

* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including non-intelligence personnel such as technical experts, scientists, and technologists, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared objectives.

* Navigate ambiguity in tasking by effectively communicating to clarify requirements and deliverables.

* Participate in joint analysis efforts, contributing expertise and insights to enhance overall intelligence products.

* Integrate technical subject matter expertise from multiple experts into intelligence products designed for non-technical audiences.

* Independently produce clear, concise, and well-structured written analytical reports and assessments tailored to the needs of Sandia's technical staff.

* Ensure all written products comply with established standards and are delivered within specified timelines.

* Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings that effectively communicate complex technical information in an accessible manner.

* Engage with customers to clarify requirements and ensure their intelligence needs are fully met.

* Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in intelligence analysis, actively pursuing professional development opportunities.

* Demonstrate the ability to learn and maintain knowledge of new and evolving technical areas.

* Contribute to the development and refinement of analytical tools, processes, and best…