Intelligence Analyst - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite at Wright-Patterson AFB)

Work Setting: Onsite

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000 base (flexible for highly qualified candidates) + benefits

Position Summary

The Scientific & Technical Intelligence (S&TI) Analyst is a mission-critical role supporting advanced intelligence efforts within a highly classified defense environment. This position focuses on analyzing foreign aircraft and weapons systems, delivering actionable intelligence to support national security, defense strategy, and operational readiness.

This role sits within a high-priority, time-sensitive program supporting a major intelligence initiative. The analyst will work alongside engineers, intelligence professionals, and government stakeholders to assess foreign capabilities across air-to-air, air-to-surface, and cruise missile systems.

This is an opportunity to directly impact warfighter effectiveness and national defense strategy through high-visibility, high-consequence analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical intelligence analysis on foreign aircraft and missile systems
• Evaluate system performance, capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities
• Produce detailed written intelligence reports for government and defense stakeholders
• Support predictive intelligence and mission readiness assessments
• Collaborate with engineers, intelligence community partners, and subject matter experts
• Contribute to classified briefings and technical deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in intelligence analysis, engineering, or defense-related work
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community or similar classified environments
• Strong analytical thinking, technical writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace engineering background with intelligence experience
• Bachelor’s degree (STEM field preferred; Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering desired)
• Experience analyzing:
• Air-to-air missile systems
• Air-to-surface missile systems
• Cruise missile technologies
• Background in organizations such as NASIC, ONI, NGIC, or similar intelligence production centers
• Experience with SIGINT or all-source intelligence analysis
• Prior experience in defense industry (e.g., aerospace or weapons systems development)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of aircraft and weapons systems
• Comfortable operating in highly classified, mission-driven environments
• Able to translate complex technical data into actionable intelligence
• Driven by national security impact and high-stakes analytical work

Why This Opportunity

• Direct impact on national security and defense intelligence efforts
• Work supporting warfighters, policymakers, and acquisition teams
• Exposure to advanced foreign weapons systems and cutting-edge analysis
• High-visibility role within a critical intelligence program
• Mission-driven organization with strong long-term stability