Intelligence Monitoring Specialist

The Intelligence Monitoring Specialist (Open Source Research Specialist III) position provides preliminary warning on/awareness of classified intelligence reporting to ensure U.S. diplomatic facilities, personnel abroad, and other key stakeholders are informed about potential threats from terrorism, political violence, and crime. It is responsible for monitoring classified intelligence, determining whether it meets criteria for warning, and disseminating relevant notifications to operational stakeholders. This role is based within a 24x7 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance to begin work. The position requires and will be assigned to shift work, including regular overnight, weekend, and holiday work, with work hours to be determined based on needs of the office.

Responsibilities

Monitor classified intelligence by continuously reviewing and researching classified cable traffic and other intelligence reporting to identify potential threats relevant to U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel; Evaluate dissemination criteria by assessing classified intelligence against predefined threat criteria; Disseminate threat intelligence by quickly generating and distributing short, templated threat notifications to overseas security personnel, domestic desk officers and analysts, and external agencies; Support data calls and requests for information from Senior Watch Officers, office management, and other partners, including written and oral briefings as needed; Maintain classified and unclassified data logs for disseminated notifications and leverage intelligence toolkits and databases; Conduct cross-network operations by monitoring a TS/SCI network while disseminating information through a Secret network; Manage workload autonomously while adhering to established processes and procedures; Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain and share security-related intelligence

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree; Prior experience monitoring, researching, and disseminating security and/or threat-related intelligence reporting, particularly in a U.S. government or Department of State context; Strong ability to identify relevant intelligence and generate accurate, timely, concise synopses of reports; Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and written templates; Proficiency in databases and tools used to access and disseminate classified information; Strong skills in oral and written communication to present clear, concise information overviews; Ability to manage time and work independently to achieve assigned tasks, while also taking direction from both mid- and senior-level supervisors; Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Highly collaborative, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; Customer service mindset, with a strong desire to meet customer needs within established mission parameters; Top Secret / SCI Eligibility, must have clearance to start

Nice to have

Previous experience working on a watch floor, particularly if involved in threat warning and/or intelligence operations; Familiarity with Department of State and other U.S. government agency missions, databases, search platforms, and/or information handling systems

Benefits

Health Insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Holiday Pay; Short-term and long-term Disability; Retirement; Learning and Development opportunities; other optional benefit elections