Intelligence Discipline Lead; IDL – SME

Status: Position contingent on contract award
Locations: National Capital Region (NCR) and Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)

Telum is seeking Intelligence Discipline Lead (IDL) SMEs to provide senior-level technical and operational leadership in targeting analysis and counter-intelligence operations in support of USSOCOM. IDL SMEs will lead analytic efforts, synchronize multi-INT products, integrate data across disciplines, and advise senior staff on priorities and courses of action that directly support mission objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines subject-matter mastery, training capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver decision-quality products in high-tempo and sensitive environments.

• Lead and oversee analytical production across a designated intelligence discipline (e.g., All-Source, HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, CI), ensuring technical rigor and timeliness.

• Drive target development and F3
  
  EAD-aligned analysis; integrate multi-INT inputs into cohesive targeting and CI products.

• Develop, prioritize, and synchronize intelligence requirements and deliverables with USSOCOM components and interagency partners.

• Produce and present finished intelligence, assessments, and COAs to senior leadership and customers.

• Mentor, train, and quality-control the work of subordinate analysts; establish and maintain programs of instruction and analytic standards.

• Conduct risk/impact assessments and recommend procedural changes to improve mission outcomes and reduce operational risk.

• Represent Telum and supported staffs in coordinating cross-organizational analytic efforts and collection strategies.

• 8+ years performing analytical intelligence operations within an Intelligence Task Force, National Intelligence Support Team, NMJIC, Combatant Command, or equivalent operational community.

• 5+ years of operational analysis experience in the analyst’s core discipline.

• 2+ years of managerial/supervisory experience supporting special operations (preferred). Combat overseas tours supporting SMU or SOF in an analysis role are highly desired.

• Advanced expertise in the F3
  
  EAD targeting methodology and demonstrated ability to lead F3
  
  EAD-driven analytic efforts.

• Proficient in Intelligence Cycle, HVI/targeting, Social Network Analysis, Patterns-of-Life, and one or more of:
  Human Factors, Human Terrain, SIGINT targeting, or convergence analysis.

• Deep familiarity with analytical doctrine, tradecraft, systems, policies, and legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to intelligence and counter-intelligence operations.

• Proven skill applying tradecraft and analytic tools to collect, analyze, fuse, and produce complex targeting and CI products.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application.

• Recent USSOCOM/SOF or joint/interagency experience.

• Demonstrated success interfacing with senior military and civilian leadership (O-6/GS-15+).

• Experience building training curricula, POIs, and competency frameworks for analytic teams.

• Familiarity with collection management processes and multi-INT integration.

• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.

Telum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering SOF-centric training, targeting, and analytic solutions. We combine operational experience, technical rigor, and disciplined program execution to provide mission-ready teams and decision-quality intelligence for our partners.

Competitive total-rewards package including medical/dental/vision options, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution. Full benefit details are provided during the hiring process.

Telum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.