Freelance Geopolitical Risk Analyst Jobs in Alabama

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven All-Source Intelligence Analyst to provide critical analytical support to the U.S. Navy Material Support Office (NMSO). In this role, you will be responsible for fusing complex data from diverse intelligence disciplines (e.g., HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, IMINT, MASINT) to assess and mitigate threats to Navy logistics, material acquisition, and global supply chain operations.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding the Navy's material readiness by identifying adversary intentions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and global geopolitical factors that could disrupt maritime sustainment operations. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, Navy logistics personnel, and the broader Intelligence Community (IC) to deliver actionable intelligence products.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Intelligence Fusion & Analysis:Collect, analyze, and synthesize raw and finished intelligence from multiple sources to evaluate threats to Navy material support, global logistics networks, and defense industrial base (DIB) operations

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM):Monitor and assess foreign adversary efforts to target, compromise, or disrupt the procurement, transit, and storage of critical Navy materials and technologies

• Product Development:Draft high-quality, actionable intelligence products, including daily intelligence briefs, threat assessments, operational summaries, and strategic reports tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Briefing & Communication:Deliver regular intelligence briefings to NMSO leadership, Navy commanders, and interagency partners regarding current and emerging threats to material readiness. Identify intelligence gaps and recommend or draft collection requirements to address them

• Interagency Collaboration:Liaise with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and other IC partners to ensure comprehensive threat coverage and information sharing

• Tool Utilization:Leverage advanced analytical tools, databases, and visualization software (e.g., Palantir, Analyst's Notebook, M3, TAC) to map illicit networks and identify supply chain anomalies

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must have an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access (TS/SCI)

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Intelligence Studies, National Security, International Relations, Political Science, Regional Studies, or a related field, and at least 5+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Proven understanding of global maritime operations, defense supply chains, or logistics support systems

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to process large volumes of disparate data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of adhering to IC analytic standards (e.g., ICD 203, ICD 206)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) operations

• Familiarity with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) methodologies; foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) analysis; or counterintelligence

• Experience applying structured analytic techniques and presenting findings to senior decision-makers

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and/or lead analytic teams (for Mid and Senior levels)

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline

• Active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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