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Intelligence Anst II

Reston, VA · On-site

$79.37K - $134.92K/yr

Ensures all reporting meets Defense Intelligence requirements. Required Skills and Education ... Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security ...

Intelligence Anst Sr

Reston, VA · On-site

$97.01K - $164.91K/yr

Ensures all reporting meets Defense Intelligence requirements Required Skills and Education ... Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security ...

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How much do working defense intelligence jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for working defense intelligence in the United States is $104,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Working Defense Intelligence vs Working Intelligence Analyst?

AspectWorking Defense IntelligenceWorking Intelligence Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in security, intelligence, or related field; often requires security clearanceBachelor's degree in intelligence, security studies, or related field; may require security clearance
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, defense contractors, military settingsGovernment agencies, private sector, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily defense and military sectorsBroader intelligence community, including defense, law enforcement, and private sector

Working Defense Intelligence focuses specifically on supporting military and defense operations, often requiring security clearance and working within government or defense contractor environments. Working Intelligence Analyst has a broader scope, including analyzing intelligence data across various sectors, including law enforcement and private industry. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in their specific focus and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Working Defense Intelligence job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $104,643 per year, or $50.3 per hour.
LOS Intelligence Analyst

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Altamira brings a commercial mindset to solving the most complex national security problems by delivering mission application development, multi-intelligence analysis, and data science technologies and solutions to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities.  Altamira’s culture of innovation and excellence, and mid-market-size, positions us as the premier next generation leader bringing technology solutions to mission.
 
Altamira Technologies Corporation is in search of an LOS Intelligence Analyst in Dayton, OH.
Position, Experience and Education Requirements
  • Performs exploitation and data analysis to produce intelligence products within strict guidelines for NASIC/GSM
  • Conduct research using various tools, databases and methodologies to gather information
  • Evaluate the credibility, reliability and relevance of collected information
  • Collaborate with other analysts, and senior government personnel to solve problems
  • Adhere to established policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines while handling sensitive information
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience with HF, Bistatic, or Line of Site (LOS) analysis, digital signal processing, signal analysis, radar, radar imaging, processing, and/or reporting.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience working in the DoD
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Math, or Engineering preferred
Clearance: 
TS/SCI clearance is required. 
Employment Type: Full Time