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Intelligence Analyst (TS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$120K - $124K/yr

Collect, evaluate, and analyze intelligence from various sources, including open-source data ... Stay current on emerging threats, technology, and geopolitical developments. * Participate in ...

Collect, evaluate, and analyze intelligence from various sources, including open-source data ... Stay current on emerging threats, technology, and geopolitical developments. * Participate in ...

Protective Intelligence Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$33.65 - $36.06/hr

The Protective Intelligence Analyst, assigned to a specific client, will support the executive ... and geopolitical risk, executive travel, risk profiles, brand and reputation, and operations ...

$125 - $150/hr

Perform and guide open-source intelligence research and analysis to identify security, operational, geopolitical, reputational, and event-related risks affecting eSports operations globally.

Protective Intelligence Analyst Location US-CA-Irvine ID 2026-3080 Category Intelligence Services ... and geopolitical risk, executive travel, risk profiles, brand and reputation, and operations ...

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How much do geopolitical intelligence analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for geopolitical intelligence analyst in the United States is $100,058.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a geopolitical intelligence analyst do?

A Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst studies global political, economic, and social trends to assess how they might impact organizations or governments. They analyze data from various sources, including news reports, government publications, and economic data, to provide insights on international affairs and potential risks. Their work helps decision-makers understand the implications of global events, such as conflicts, elections, and policy changes, and to plan accordingly. These analysts often prepare detailed reports and briefings to support strategic decisions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a geopolitical intelligence analyst?

To excel as a Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in international relations, and often an advanced degree in political science, security studies, or a related field. Familiarity with intelligence analysis tools, data visualization software, and open-source intelligence platforms is typically required. Exceptional critical thinking, written communication, and cultural awareness help analysts provide nuanced assessments and briefings. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate, actionable insights that support informed decision-making in complex global environments.

How does a geopolitical intelligence analyst collaborate with other departments?

Geopolitical Intelligence Analysts regularly work with teams such as risk management, security, executive leadership, and strategic planning to provide timely, actionable insights. They often deliver briefings, write reports, and participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure that their assessments inform decision-making across the organization. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex geopolitical developments into clear recommendations tailored to different business functions.

What is the difference between Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst vs Political Analyst?

AspectGeopolitical Intelligence AnalystPolitical Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related fields; security clearances may be requiredBachelor's or master's in Political Science, Public Policy, or related areas
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, intelligence firms, think tanks, or defense contractorsMedia outlets, research organizations, government agencies, or academia
Industry UsageFocuses on international security, regional stability, and global threatsFocuses on domestic politics, policy analysis, and political trends

While both roles analyze political information, Geopolitical Intelligence Analysts specialize in international security and global regions, often working in intelligence or defense sectors. Political Analysts focus on domestic political systems and policies, typically within media or research settings. The roles overlap in analyzing political data but differ in scope and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,058 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

All Source Intelligence Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 3-5) - 30000

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$83K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Requisition Number: 30000 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $83,593.00 - $150,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled All Source Intelligence Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 3-5) to support U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) missions across multiple global locations. In this role, you will fuse information from diverse intelligence disciplines to generate actionable insights that enable special operations planning, targeting, and operational decisionmaking. You will directly contribute to SOF situational awareness, threat analysis, mission preparation, crisis response, and partner force support.

Working within a dynamic, fastpaced environment, the analyst will provide strategic and operationallevel intelligence to commanders, planners, and operators, helping shape the SOF understanding of complex foreign actors, military capabilities, irregular threats, malign influence activity, WMD developments, and emerging geopolitical trends.

*This requistion is for a PROPOSAL effort

**LOCATIONS available: Colorado Springs, CO; Charlottesville, VA; Stuttgart, Germany

Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Conduct allsource analysis to assess foreign military capabilities, geopolitical dynamics, irregular warfare threats, unconventional forces, missile systems, WMD programs, and malign influence activity relevant to SOF missions.
  • Fuse intelligence from multiple sources to support SOF operational planning, targeting, collection synchronization, and crisis/emerging threat response.
  • Produce intelligence assessments, briefings, and foundational intelligence products that inform commanders, staff officers, and SOF components.
  • Conduct multidiscipline research and analytic production aligned with strategic, operational, and tactical USSOCOM intelligence requirements.
  • Track intelligence production tasks, develop studies, contribute to strategic documents, and deliver timely briefings to senior SOF leadership.
  • Maintain and manipulate intelligence databases, repositories, tools, and data formats/products used to support SOF operations and mission analysis.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert during SOFrelated meetings, working groups, exercises, and operational planning teams.
  • Conduct WMD and CBRNErelated analytic production with emphasis on threat networks, delivery systems, and advanced weapons development relevant to SOF missions.
  • Apply OSINT/PAI methodologies to identify trends, networks, relationships, and foreign activities that support SOF intelligence requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate sources of publicly available information and commercial data to enhance SOF situational awareness.
  • Apply proper tradecraft, TTPs, and policy compliance when conducting PAI collection and exploitation.
  • Utilize intelligence systems such as MIDB, MARS, COLISEUM, CHROME, HOTR, and CRATE to support production, targeting, and mission analysis.
  • Prepare Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) to support SOF collection priorities and intelligence gaps.
  • Recognize data gaps, inconsistencies, and corruptions within intelligence datasets; initiate corrections to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational utility.
  • Support Threat network analysis (leadership, facilitators, cells), and unconventional forces analysis relevant to SOF operational planning.
  • Ensure Threat network analysis (leadership, facilitators, cells) data is properly displayed within Common Operating Picture (COP) environments, supporting targeting and mission execution.
  • Provide recommendations to refine SOPs, tradecraft standards, and intelligence production efficiencies within SOF intelligence elements.
  • Train supported analysts on OOB & Threat Network analysis/processes, production tools, and analytic methodologies.
  • Requires access to Foreign Government Intelligence (FGI).
  • Support emerging SOCOM intelligence requirements related to global threat networks, strategic competition, and malign influence activity.
Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 3 = 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

LEVEL 4 = 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

LEVEL 5 = 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in intelligence, international studies, security studies, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3-5+ years of allsource intelligence experience within DoD or the Intelligence Community.
  • Experience supporting operational or tactical military units; SOF intelligence support experience highly valued.
  • Strong knowledge of foreign military capabilities, threat networks, unconventional forces, WMD/CBRNE programs, and geopolitical trends.
  • Experience producing intelligence assessments, briefings, reports, and foundational intelligence for senior decisionmakers.
  • Familiarity with IC tradecraft standards and structured analytic techniques.
  • Proficiency in intelligence community systems such as MIDB, MARS, HOTR, and COLISEUM.
  • Ability to analyze, fuse, and disseminate complex intelligence in dynamic environments.
  • Ability to handle and analyze Foreign Government Intelligence (FGI).

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Preferred Requirements
  • Prior experience supporting USSOCOM, a TSOC, SOJTF, JSOC, or SOF components.
  • Experience with SOF targeting support, mission analysis, or operational planning teams.
  • Advanced expertise in WMD/CBRNE analysis, missile threat analysis, or irregular warfare/strategic competition problem sets.
  • Experience in global OSINT/PAI exploitation relevant to SOF missions.
  • Experience training junior analysts or supporting analytic tradecraft development within operational units.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.