Cyber Threat Analyst

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Sr. Cyber Threat Analyst to support one of our cybersecurity programs in our National Capital Region office.

The Senior Cyber Threat Analyst will provide senior-level cyber threat intelligence analysis and operational intelligence support to a joint mission center focused on identifying, assessing, and characterizing threats to cyberspace operations systems and centers.

The successful candidate will independently conduct complex cyber threat analysis, develop finished intelligence and risk assessments, identify emerging threats and intelligence gaps, and provide timely recommendations to operational, intelligence, and senior leadership. The analyst will integrate intelligence with operational planning and targeting activities and coordinate with DoW and IC components and other mission partners as required. This position will require the ability to identify, analyze, and provide recommendations on mitigating cyber threats that could potentially harm operational systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities across the cyberspace environment to inform operational cyber planning.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat data to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and generate actionable insights.
• Produce periodic threat reports highlighting high-priority risks to operational cybersystem infrastructure and mission

  systems.

• Develop, refine, and maintain risk assessment methodologies to quantify and categorize threat severity.
• Leverage SIGINT as required to conduct deep technical analysis of significant threats targeting offensive cyber

  operations systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Certification: N/A
• Location: Full-time on-site in Ft. Meade, MD.
• Experience and knowledge:
• 5+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence analysis, cyber intelligence, or a closely related cyber threat

  analyst role; OR 8+ years of experience in intelligence analysis with demonstrated substantive experience

  supporting cyber operations or cyber threat analysis.

• Demonstrated experience conducting cyber threat analysis using all-source, single-source, technical, or other

  intelligence data.

• Demonstrated experience producing finished intelligence products, threat assessments, risk assessments,

  briefings, and other analytical products for operational or leadership audiences.

• Demonstrated understanding of cyber threat intelligence principles, analytic methodologies, and intelligence

  production processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of adversary cyber capabilities, attack methods, vulnerabilities, TTPs, and threat actor

  behaviors.

• Knowledge of cyberspace operations and the intelligence requirements supporting Defensive Cyberspace

  Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).

• Knowledge of cyber infrastructure, computer networking fundamentals, and common communications

  technologies and architectures.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple intelligence sources and distinguish

  relevant information from incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to identify emerging threats, analytical trends, intelligence gaps, and potential operational

  impacts.

• Ability to translate complex cyber and intelligence analysis into concise, actionable recommendations for nontechnical and senior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple

  priorities and short deadlines.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.
• Education: Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology,

  National Security, or a related field.

• Certification: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II, Combat Assessment (CA) or comparable intelligence/cyber operations

  training.

• Experience and Knowledge:
• Experience supporting DoW, IC, and other mission partners.
• Experience providing intelligence support to offensive and defensive cyber targeting, joint operations, or

  cyberspace operational planning.

• Experience conducting analysis of advanced persistent threats, state-sponsored cyber actors, and sophisticated

  adversary TTPs.

• Experience using SIGINT or other technical intelligence sources to support cyber threat analysis.
• Experience supporting joint targeting, target development, target systems analysis, or intelligence preparation

  activities.

• Experience supporting Operational Planning Teams, Crisis Action Teams, current operations, exercises, or crisis action planning.
• Experience working controlled-access operational environments, where applicable.
• Experience developing senior-level intelligence briefings, assessments, decision papers, threat reports, and

  operational recommendations.

• Experience identifying intelligence gaps and developing recommendations for collection, analysis, or operational

  requirements.

• Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or comparable

  frameworks.

• Familiarity with data analytics, data visualization, or analytical tools used to support cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience in applying data science, automation, artificial intelligence, or machine learning techniques to

  intelligence analysis is desirable.

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting intelligence integration across operational, technical, targeting, and intelligence

  organizations.

• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Relevant military education, JPME, intelligence training, cyber/targeting training, or equivalent professional

  development.