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The Intelligence and Security Associates (ISA) is a Virginia-based SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. ISA is a proud V3-certified employer, with one in two ISA employees having served in the U.S. military. Additionally, ISA holds a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, and One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services + (OASIS+) Total Small Business Pool Contract Vehicle.

Originally founded as an education and training company, ISA continues a 20-plus-year tradition of providing value creation for our clients, delivering unique solutions tailored to their specific challenges across a broad range of national security issues and competencies.

Our highly qualified subject matter professionals, data and technical experts, and our seasoned senior leaders specialize in national security and intelligence delivery services for the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal and commercial entities. Our extensive Program of Work includes broad areas of Mission Engineering & Systems Integration, Strategic Advantage & Warfighter Support, and Operational Enablers to federal government and commercial entities across the defense and national security sectors.

Supports the integration and application of space-focused intelligence across SC2 focus areas and planning by identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing protocols to mitigate or manage those risks. Provides actionable recommendations that enable decision-makers to avoid or reduce strategic risks related to space operations. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure intelligence is effectively incorporated into planning and operational processes, while analyzing trends, threats, and emerging challenges to inform organizational strategy and strengthen risk posture.

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Consistent with government and industry standards that support a more fulsome return to in-office culture, ISA supports our clients and provides a working environment that promotes professional development opportunities through peer engagement and face-to-face mentoring. The ability to meet across teams at the office and cross-pollinate information is critical to our success.

Identifies courses of action to address operational, technical, and capability risks, protect critical information, and analyze intelligence on external threats, supporting both strategic and operational planning and execution. Analyzes complex data, coordinates with other services and organizations, and assesses the capabilities and vulnerabilities of adversaries. Plays a key role in leveraging intelligence to inform decision-making across space domain mission areas.

· Lead and perform classified intelligence analysis and planning activities across the full range of military operations.

· Oversee the analysis and integration of collected intelligence.

· Produce actionable intelligence analysis.

· Exchange intelligence and conduct strategic planning with other services and organizations.

· Integrate intelligence with strategic and operational planning.

· Provide subject-matter expertise in information operations (IO), operations security (OPSEC), deception, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Sensitive Activities (SA), Counter Intelligence (CI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Identity Management (IdM), competitive activities planning, and strategic engagement initiatives.

· Support the staffing and development of concepts, strategies, policies, exercises, capability development documents, assessments, and program funding requests for DAF SC2.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities can change at any time based on position requirements. These changes will be communicated by your supervisor.

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As a condition of employment, ISA employees are expected to have or be eligible for a Secret-level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Applicants must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hiring. All ISA employees are required to uphold and maintain trustworthiness and suitability requirements of the U.S. federal government.

Experience should include but is not limited to working knowledge of:

· Minimum of 3 years supporting senior headquarters positions as a strategic and/or operational planner

· Experience leading, performing, and planning intelligence activities across the full range of military operations

· Experience analyzing and integrating collected intelligence to inform strategic decision-making

· Over 5 years of relevant experience

· Experience with Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Air or Space Staff, or Major Commands

· Staff officer or planning experience in a military or defense context

· Experience developing intelligence plans, policies, or supporting strategic and operational planning

· Familiarity with Information Operations (IO), operations security (OPSEC), deception, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), or related military intelligence disciplines.

Bachelor's degree (required) in sciences, humanities, social sciences, structured analysis, engineering or mathematics (preferred). Master's degree (preferred).

Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience as a planner on a joint staff (Combatant Command or Joint Staff), Air of Space Staff, or Major Command/Field Command preferred.

At ISA, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include 401(k) matching, PTO, paid Federal holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, professional development opportunities, and work-life programs. Our annual review program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in ISA's full benefit program. Part-time employees that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offers, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting https://www.isallc.net/isahrdownloads.

Salary at ISA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The salary range for this position varies dependent on years of experience, relevant certifications and education. Salary is just one component of ISA's total compensation package for employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.