Intelligence Analyst, Washington, DC

PotomacWave is looking for an Intelligence Analyst to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. The individual in this role will perform intelligence research support, analysis, and written production focusing on topics related to a core analytic mission area, depending upon the specific need of the office, such as nuclear or radiological issues, and/or energy security., Responsibilities: Developing, coordinating, and conducting all- source research and analysis to produce finished intelligence products for consumption by agency, headquarters officials, field and laboratory experts, and the Intelligence Community. Directly interface with senior, officials and technical experts to produce customized intelligence products and briefings that draw upon analytic expertise and detailed knowledge of the global landscape. Inquire with other agency representatives to obtain clarification on reporting, as necessary and coordinate on interagency products. Directly interface with laboratory experts to develop technically sound and analytically rigorous assessments that draw upon the individualâs expertise and external intelligence reporting. Monitor intelligence and open source reporting for relevance to missions, providing initial assessments of reports in regards to established or developing threat streams. Maintain situational awareness of developing global and national events, informing IN and the broader community of items of interest or concern. Respond to incoming inquiries from within the agency and the broader intelligence communities regarding INâs equities. Develop materials in support of briefings to senior personnel, as well as senior policy customers in the US government and the Intelligence Community. Complete individual and team-based tasks from management in support of strategic missions, resulting in both draft and finished products. Attend interagency working group meetings related to mission focus.Qualifications: A background and demonstrated experience in the analysis and evaluation of technical and scientific data or information. Ability to internalize technical facts and reporting, spot issues, process data, develop well-reasoned and sophisticated intellectual arguments or conclusions, and clearly package or present these arguments orally and in writing. Strong grasp of international affairs and global security issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to perform in an outstanding manner and deliver high-quality work products under tight deadlines. The ability to write, peer-review, and present a variety of recurring and special reports, messages, briefings, and information papers. Some proficiency working with large quantities of information and understanding of the basic science and concepts relevant to the analytic focus area. Proficiency with automated data processing capabilities and their uses including Microsoft Office applications. Bachelorâs Degree from an accredited university college with a major in a field relevant to the analytic focus area. Possession of a Masterâs Degree is a plus. Minimum of two (2) yearsâ experience proposing, researching, writing, and briefing all-source intelligence analyses on issues within the Intelligence Community, including demonstrated excellence at the entry-level in all-source analyses including relevant tradecraft. The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. Must have an active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.Salary range $60,000 - $100,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.

Created: 2026-04-02