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Watchlist Analyst (Mid)

BTS Software Solutions
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Watchlist Analyst (Mid) to support operations in Reston, VA

The Watchlist Analyst shall provide strategic expertise, covering multiple facets of CT analysis and hostage and personnel recovery analysis, including the following: intelligence production, content management, dissemination support, software requirements management, and intelligence systems training activities. Watchlist Analysts shall conduct research and analysis, produce finished intelligence, populate various databases, and disseminate a broad array of intelligence products dealing with terrorist networks, personalities, facilities, and resources.

Job Title: Watchlist Analyst

Location: Reston, VA (On Site)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI w/ Poly

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Desired Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
  • Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 8 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 12 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of IC organizations associated with CT operations, analysis, products and information systems.
  • Possess general information systems experience working with select DoD datasets and intelligence reporting activities; demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge in order to provide guidance related to National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of terrorist organizations, to include group names and geographic location, leadership, activities and ideology.

Required Qualification:

  • Systematically and deliberately review DoD datasets assessed as likely to contain identifying information for known or suspected terrorists.
  • Identify, prioritize, and record information from known DoD datasets related to known or suspected terrorists as specified by the Government.
  • Crosscheck/research known or suspected terrorists against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness of information and to avoid duplicating data entries.
  • Compile information into a nomination report format as specified by the Government. Correctly format, classify, and address reports. Ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling.
  • Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedules.
  • Provide guidance and instruction for less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting, as appropriate.

Pay Range: $80,000 to $85,000


The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role

About BTS:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. BTS offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry: 100% Company PAID health benefits, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one of employment, to name just a few of our benefits and perks. To learn more about BTS Software Solutions visit us at www.unleashbts.com/careers/.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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