Junior Watchlisting Analyst with Security Clearance

About the role

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a Watchlist Analyst Junior with a TS/SCI clearance to support national security operations. The ideal candidate will conduct structured analytical reviews, perform multi-source research, prepare written analytical products, and provide mentorship to junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured analytical reviews of intelligence datasets or related records.
• Perform multi-source research and data validation across classified intelligence systems.
• Prepare written analytical products in accordance with government formatting and classification standards.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts involved in watchlisting processes, as appropriate.
• Apply knowledge of global terrorist organizations, including nomenclature, areas of operation, leadership structures, known activities, and ideological drivers.
• Navigate and utilize DoD intelligence databases effectively while maintaining compliance with national watchlisting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience conducting structured analytical reviews of intelligence datasets or related records.
• Ability to conduct multi-source research and data validation across classified intelligence systems.
• Experience preparing written analytical products in accordance with government formatting and classification standards.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community counterterrorism missions and watchlisting processes.
• Familiarity with Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) processes or similar reporting workflows.
• Experience working with DoD or Intelligence Community databases and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of global terrorist networks, leadership structures, and operational methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3+ years of relevant intelligence or analytical experience, or additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree, subject to waiver approval.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community counterterrorism missions and watchlisting processes.
• Experience supporting watchlisting, identity intelligence, or counterterrorism analysis missions.
• Familiarity with Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) processes or similar reporting workflows.
• Experience working with DoD or Intelligence Community databases and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of global terrorist networks, leadership structures, and operational methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 annually.