INSIDER THREAT ANALYST
Defense Intelligence Agency
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Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)
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INSIDER THREAT ANALYST
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Landover, Maryland
Salary
$120,579 - $156,755
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves monitoring and analyzing potential insider threats within the Defense Intelligence Agency to protect national security, using research from various databases and making strategic recommendations.
It requires strong communication skills to brief teams and handle complex decisions under pressure.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with experience in security or intelligence who thrive in team environments and prioritize ethical standards.
Key Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for clear, concise responses to complex questions
- Strong decision-making abilities in complex situations, including anticipating best practices
- Ability to craft effective recommendations for sensitive issues with strategic impact
- Proficiency in using classified and unclassified databases for research on insider threat risks
- Experience coordinating schedules, tasks, and priorities as needed
- Background in security, counterintelligence, or investigations (highly desired)
- Skill in providing tailored briefings to diverse audiences (highly desired)
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 2.
Applies decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency. 3.
Crafts effective recommendations for highly complex or sensitive situations that incorporate strategic direction by identifying the impact of the course of action. 4.
Utilizes a variety of classified and unclassified databases to conduct research regarding Officers whose behavior may pose an insider threat risk. 5.
Coordinates adjustments to schedules, tasks, and priorities when necessary. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1.
Experience working in multiple disciplines to include security, counterintelligence, or investigations. 2.
Experience providing briefings to various types of audiences and tailoring information accordingly. Major Duties:
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