External Title Ballistic Missile Systems Analyst

Responsibilities

Ballistic Missile Systems Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a
Junior Ballistic Missile Systems Analyst
to support technical intelligence analysis of foreign
ballistic missile systems
, development programs, testing, capabilities, and operational activities.

The analyst will research and evaluate foreign ballistic missile systems and integrate information from multiple intelligence sources to develop accurate, well-supported analytical products. The position is designed for an early-career intelligence professional with an interest in missile technology, aerospace systems, foreign military capabilities, and national security.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced analysts and subject-matter experts while developing specialized expertise in ballistic missile systems and intelligence tradecraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of foreign ballistic missile systems, including propulsion, guidance and navigation, flight characteristics, payloads, launch systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Monitor and assess foreign ballistic missile development, testing, modernization, production, deployment, and operational activities.
• Analyze missile system components and technical characteristics to support assessments of foreign capabilities.
• Integrate information from multiple intelligence disciplines and publicly available sources into technical assessments.
• Evaluate technical reporting and intelligence-derived information for relevance, reliability, and analytical significance.
• Identify trends, technological developments, capability improvements, and changes in foreign ballistic missile programs.
• Assess ballistic missile testing and development activities and their implications for foreign military capabilities.
• Develop and maintain missile system profiles, technical reference materials, analytical databases, and other intelligence resources.
• Prepare intelligence reports, technical assessments, briefings, graphics, and other analytical products.
• Collaborate with SIGINT, FISINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, and all-source analysts.
• Support the identification of intelligence gaps and development of collection requirements.
• Apply structured analytic techniques and established intelligence tradecraft.
• Brief analytical findings to government customers, senior analysts, and program leadership as required.
• Maintain awareness of relevant foreign missile developments, emerging technologies, and changes in strategic and tactical missile capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in intelligence analysis, technical intelligence, weapons systems analysis, missile analysis, aerospace systems, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in intelligence studies, engineering, aerospace, physics, international security, military studies, or a related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Foundational understanding of ballistic missile systems and/or aerospace technologies.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear and concise intelligence reports, assessments, briefings, or similar analytical products.
• Ability to distinguish factual reporting from analytical judgment and clearly communicate levels of confidence and uncertainty.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies across technical information.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary intelligence team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience analyzing ballistic missiles, intermediate-range or intercontinental ballistic missile systems, short-range ballistic missiles, or related missile technologies.
• Experience with in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, military, defense industry, or national-security environment.
• Familiarity withSIGINT, FISINT, MASINT, GEOINT, or all-source intelligence.
• Understanding of missile propulsion, guidance and navigation, aerodynamics, reentry systems, flight testing, telemetry, or launch systems.
• Experience assessing missile tests, launch events, development programs, or production activities.
• Experience working with intelligence databases, analytical tools, geospatial platforms, or technical research tools.
• Graduate-level education or additional technical training.
• Experience producing technical intelligence assessments or system-level weapons…