Intelligence Analyst for Net Assessment (Intelligence Analyst 3/4)

What You Will Do

You'll join a collaborative, feedback-driven team that values creativity and works with experts from across the Laboratory. Our goal is to provide top-notch support to our customers and advance the field of net assessment-a multidisciplinary analysis of military, political, economic, and technological factors to evaluate national military capabilities and identify critical opportunities and challenges.

The candidate must be able to obtain Q and SCI clearances, which requires U.S. citizenship.


What You Need

Minimum Requirements:
Intelligence Analyst 3 ($112,000 - $186,700)
  • Experience with net assessment methodologies (strategies, broad scope, long-term asymmetries) and mentoring on their fundamentals.
  • Thorough knowledge and expertise in scientific research methodologies and analytical approaches.
  • Through experience and deep knowledge of intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination related to national security.
  • Thorough knowledge, experience and understanding of global political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, fiscal, and military factors to assess information in the current international context.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience with technologies related to WMD and terrorist threats.
  • Experience producing detailed analyses for policymakers.
  • Expertise in grand strategy, policy, history, economics, and/or military conditions, with a focus on the current global environment.
  • Strong critical thinking, writing, and briefing skills.
  • Ability to provide and respond to constructive feedback.
Intelligence Analyst 4 ($135,300 - $227,700)
In addition to the above, the IA-4 also includes:
  • Experience in planning and leading net assessment projects with effective problem-solving approaches.
  • Advanced communication skills in developing, writing, and presenting complex topics to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced knowledge of experience and deep expertise in intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination related to national security.
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience in of global political, economic, social, scientific, and military conditions for assessing information in the current international context.
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience in understanding of the foreign intelligence and terrorist threat spectrum.
  • Advanced knowledge of WMD and terrorism-related technologies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, set team direction, and achieve long-term goals.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching.

Education/Experience required for IA-3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience for IA-4: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 13 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Desired skills:
  • Experience working with advanced-level scientists and engineers.
  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience in writing for and briefing high-level decision makers
  • Experience in building new programs and developing a customer base
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience in classified computing requirements.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: When applying using the link on this page, please include a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references and a cover letter detailing qualifications. Questions may be sent to Michelle Mosby at mosbym@lanl.gov. Please use this subject line: "Net Assessment Specialist

The position will require relocation to the Los Alamos/Santa Fe area. Los Alamos and Santa Fe offer a unique blend of cultural, outdoor, and historical activities. See https://livability.com/nm/los-alamos/experiences-adventures/8-reasons-to-move-to-los-alamos-nm and https://www.lanl.gov/community/visitors/living-in-los-alamos.php for more info.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.