Applied Intelligence Specialist

Requisition ID: 17104

About the role

We are seeking an Applied Intelligence Specialist who will focus on analyzing and operationalizing critical information and data through sponsor funded research and development. This position will work hand in hand with R&D teams, while contributing to a multifaceted sensitive information and data analysis team. Key focus areas include supply chain, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and critical infrastructure. This position resides in the Secure AI Research Group in the Advanced Intelligent Systems Section, Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division (CRID), National Security Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in intelligence analysis, a working knowledge of classified systems and how to use them, and a familiarization with specific sensitive government partners. This person will play a key role within CRID’s growing portfolio of sensitive work, informing active research and advising on research priorities and vision.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers and all source analysts on sensitive information and data to guide existing R&D projects, ensuring the applied R&D is the most relevant and accurate to national security stakeholders.
• Aid portfolio managers in supporting sensitive visits, briefing sensitive topics, briefing R&D staff, and engaging with national security stakeholders.
• Searching, reading, comprehending and translating technical and nontechnical data to both technical and nontechnical teams.
• Give presentations and influencing research through the analysis of the data.
• Write reports to summarize the data and findings.
• Aid in the selection and priority of data analysis for future R&D.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in National Security Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in all source intelligence analysis or related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy.
• Must pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in an ongoing random drug testing program (Workplace Substance Abuse Program).
• May be subject to random polygraph testing due to SCI clearance requirements.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• 8 years of all source intelligence analysis or related fields.
• Experience with supply chain analysis.
• Experience with the intelligence production cycle.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs, including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan and contributory pension plan
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Parental leave
• Legal insurance with identity theft protection
• Employee assistance plan
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Employee discounts
• On-site amenities: fitness center, banking, and cafeteria facilities
• Flexible work hours