Senior Intelligence Analyst

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intelligence Analyst to join a full-time role at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH. This position supports a cutting-edge technology program focused on advancing innovation in software development and autonomous systems. The Intelligence Analyst will play a key role in the development of multi-domain analysis tools, leveraging hands-on technical expertise, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and secure complex computing environments across multiple platforms and networks. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, developers, and security professionals in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where contributions directly support operational success.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Explore new data sources, develop effective queries, and integrate information from disparate sources to help clients understand their mission environment.
• Support the program team in implementing identified modifications to program functionality.
• Perform analysis of complex datasets to produce relevant intelligence products.
• Support the development and execution of test plans, as well as the analysis of collected test data.
• Support the development of fusion algorithms, multi-domain analysis, and related program tools.
• Research and analyze military, political, economic, technical, and other developments within assigned areas to conduct valid threat assessments.
• Extract and organize data to build metrics, reports, case studies, and trend analyses.
• Engage components within the customer organization to address targeting requirements and develop new leads for exploitation.
• Utilize coding skills to write scripts in Python and/or C++ to manipulate data as needed.
• Attend meetings and/or demonstrations independently or as part of a team
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated experience with all-source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analysis.
• Ability to write scripts in Python and/or C++ to manipulate data.
• Experience with system testing; highly desired.
• Experience with sensor data (GEOINT, SIGINT); highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with key U.S. foreign policy and national security counterterrorism objectives.
• Ability to quickly assess, triage, and identify trends and/or patterns in large volumes of data.
• IC & Multi-INT domain understanding, including deep familiarity with IC data streams, analytic tradecraft, and how different INTs are generated, fused, and consumed across organizations.
• Ability to engage with mission partners to translate operational needs into analytic approaches the program can support.
• Identify tool failures, performance issues, and regressions; provide clear, actionable feedback to developers; and guide government customers from an analyst perspective on tool outputs, limitations, and tradeoffs.

 All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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