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Watchlist Analyst (TS/SCI)

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Watchlist Intelligence Analyst

This role involves analyzing illicit networks and supporting criminal or national security investigations through detailed watchlist assessments. The Watchlist Analyst (Mid-Senior) will conduct data analysis, develop deconfliction methods, and provide strategic intelligence support to clients and partner agencies. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of intelligence analysis, targeting, and experience with various analytical tools and datasets.

Education & Certification Requirements:

A bachelor's degree is required, including 2-4 years of experience in analyzing illicit networks or supporting security investigations. Alternatively, an associate degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with 6 years of experience in research, intelligence, or threat analysis will be considered. Completion of the Watchlist Analyst Course and prior watchlisting experience are strongly preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Onsite Requirements:

This role is onsite in DC

Required Skills:

  • Experience tracking money laundering and structuring activities of transnational criminal organizations.
  • Extensive experience in analyzing data and interpreting patterns or trends using the appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
  • Proficiency conducting research using classified, law enforcement sensitive, and unclassified/open-source data Experience with mapping platforms such as ArcGIS.
  • Experience with phone toll analysis conducted using PLX or PenLink.
  • Experience using analytical tools and visualization software such as the i2 Analysts Notebook, Tableau, or PowerBi, Experience working on time-sensitive projects, often under pressure with the ability to multi-task various tasks at the same time.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Review and deconflict previously submitted watchlist nominations.
  • Nominate or enhance records of individuals eligible for watchlisting.
  • Conduct quality control reviews of watchlist nominations.
  • Develop and implement deconfliction methods for future watchlist nominations.
  • Provide strategic and tactical intelligence support to the client.
  • Perform analysis of watchlist data to identify criminal actors and networks.
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to illuminate networks.
  • Develop strategic communications for stakeholders.
  • Provide operational support to partner agencies, as needed.

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