About Agile Defense   At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.   Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Job Title: Intelligence Analyst II (National Security Mission Support) Location: Vienna, VA Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI,  Must Have Clearance to Start     JOB DESCRIPTION Agile Defense is seeking qualified professionals to support national security intelligence and operational analysis missions within a multi-agency federal environment. This work supports critical government efforts focused on identity resolution, threat screening, intelligence analysis, and information sharing across the U.S. national security and law enforcement community. The mission operates in a fast-paced operational environment supporting national security priorities, with teams working collaboratively across government partners to ensure timely analysis, data integrity, and operational coordination. Support may include intelligence analysis, operational support, program management, and mission coordination activities that contribute to protecting the United States from national security threats. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ** Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Agile Defense is seeking cleared professionals across a variety of roles supporting national security mission operations.   Potential responsibilities may include: Apply and train junior personnel in both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to aggregate, assess, and analyze threats, intelligence reporting, personal identifiers, and biometric data, and draw logical fact-based recommendations and conclusions in accordance with client Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. Demonstrate knowledge and applications of management principles and administrative processes, including communication channels, record keeping, correspondence routing, and organizational structure. Possess strong oral and written communication skills to effectively present findings, ask probing questions, and collaborate with staff to gather mission-critical information and train more junior Intelligence Analysts in the same. Extract, analyze, and synthesize intelligence data from multiple complex sources to support threat analysis, screening, and support for client unit operations; train more junior staff in related best practices. Consistently apply complex guidance and standard procedures, and perform additional assigned duties as needed, including training and quality assurance of more junior staff EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND * Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in place of a degree Background in intelligence analysis, national security, law enforcement, or related mission environments * Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information systems * Familiarity with intelligence processes, analytical methodologies, or operational mission environments * Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced mission support environments YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 4 years of experience  REQUIRED SKILLS Active TS/SCI clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph Strong analytical and research skills Ability to work collaboratively in mission-focused environments Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in operational settings  PREFERRED SKILLS Experience supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence community, or national security missions Experience working in multi-agency environments Familiarity with analytical databases and intelligence research tools Experience working in operational or shift-based mission environments  WORKING CONDITIONS * The employee will work in a climate-controlled office environment performing desk-based duties.   * This role does not require physical exertion beyond standard office movements and travel is not expected. Our Core Values   Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.    What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.   * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. * Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities