Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Defense Industry or Lawfare)
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Posted: January 28, 2026 (14 days ago)
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Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$151,661 - $209,600
per year
Type
Full Time
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This role involves analyzing intelligence related to China for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, helping to provide critical insights that support national defense decisions.
It requires leading teams, developing strategies to fill information gaps, and communicating findings to high-level military leaders.
Ideal candidates are experienced intelligence professionals with deep knowledge of China and strong leadership skills, who thrive in collaborative, high-stakes environments.
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. Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e.
education, language(s), certification(s), experience etc.).
Applicants will also be assessed on their responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors, which are directly related to the position being filled and are essential for successful job performance.
The responses should reference the knowledge and experience areas listed below. Candidates who do not fully address all the Mandatory Assessment Factors will not be given further consideration.
A reference to the resume itself will be considered insufficient. ASSESSMENT FACTORS: 1.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of the full intelligence cycle, and broad experience in a wide variety of intelligence and production arenas in support of defense intelligence customers. 2.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) analytic policies and instructions, tradecraft standards, defense intelligence production processes, and familiarity with their application in support of defense intelligence consumers.
3. Demonstrates experience working with Combatant Commands (CCMD) and theater level intelligence organizations.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of CCMD, sub-unified command, and/or Joint Intelligence Operation Center organizations and missions. 4.
Demonstrates ability to effectively lead discussions and/or negotiations through highly developed verbal and written communication skills using leadership techniques rather than managerial authorities.
Ability to act as a Command representative and present persuasive proposals and briefings at very senior levels. 5.
Demonstrated experience identifying intelligence requirements and developing strategies, plans, and programs to address those requirements.
Ability to adapt or develop new complex analytic strategies to resolve knowledge gaps.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage polices and plans to meet emerging requirements or improve existing processes. 6.
Possesses direct knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and language; experience residing in or conducting visits to China and/or Taiwan. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS: 1.
Demonstrates experience working across national level defense organizations, including OSD, JCS, Service Chiefs, Combatant Command National Security Staff, Congressional, and other senior consumers. 2.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of advanced analytics, AI/ML opportunities, and incorporation of these new tools into all-source analysis and tradecraft. 3.
Successful completion of PACE and CDASA I certification. Major Duties:
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