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USD 100000–110000/yr

Intelligence Monitoring Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Monitor Classified Intelligence. Continuously review and research classified cable traffic and other intelligence reporting to identify potential direct and indirect threats relevant to U.S.

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About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1845

Job Title: Intelligence Monitoring Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI Eligibility - Must have Clearance to Start

The Intelligence Monitoring Specialist (Open Source Research Specialist III) position provides preliminary warning on/awareness of classified intelligence reporting to ensure U.S. diplomatic facilities, personnel abroad, and other key stakeholders are informed about potential threats from terrorism, political violence, and crime. It is responsible for monitoring classified intelligence, determining whether it meets criteria for warning, and disseminating relevant notifications to operational stakeholders. This role is based within a 24x7 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance to begin work. The position requires and will be assigned to shift work, including regular overnight, weekend, and holiday work, with work hours to be determined based on needs of the office.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Monitor Classified Intelligence. Continuously review and research classified cable traffic and other intelligence reporting to identify potential direct and indirect threats relevant to U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel, as well as to other U.S. interests overseas. Maintain situational awareness based on classified reporting during breaking events overseas.

Evaluate Dissemination Criteria. Assess classified intelligence to determine whether it meets predefined threat criteria for dissemination to operational stakeholders.

Disseminate Threat Intelligence. Quickly generate and distribute short, templated threat notifications to overseas security personnel, domestic desk officers and analysts, and external agencies.

Support Data Calls/Requests for Information. Answer requests for information from Senior Watch Officers, office management, and other partners while staying within the bounds of mission requirements. As needed, may provide information in both written and oral briefing formats.

Databases and Information Logging. Maintain classified and unclassified data logs for disseminated notifications and leverage intelligence toolkits and databases to support threat warning operations.

Conduct Cross-Network Operations. Monitor reporting on a TS/SCI network while disseminating information through a Secret network.

Manage Workload. Operate autonomously, managing time effectively while adhering to established processes and procedures.

Collaborate with Stakeholders. Work closely with colleagues and organizational partners to obtain and share security-related intelligence, ensuring timely awareness of relevant threat reporting."

Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree.

Prior experience monitoring, researching, and disseminating security and/or threat-related intelligence reporting, particularly in a U.S. government or Department of State context.

Strong ability to identify relevant intelligence and generate accurate, timely, concise synopses of reports.

Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and written templates.

Proficiency in databases and tools used to access and disseminate classified information.

Strong skills in oral and written communication to present clear, concise information overviews.

Ability to manage time and work independently to achieve assigned tasks, while also taking direction from both mid- and senior-level supervisors responsible for management of complementary information-sharing missions.

Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Highly collaborative, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.

Customer service mindset, with a strong desire to meet customer needs within established mission parameters."

Previous experience working on a watch floor, particularly if involved in threat warning and/or intelligence operations.

Familiarity with Department of State and other U.S. government agency missions, databases, search platforms, and/or information handling systems."

Typical Office Environment.

In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Arlington, United States

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Posted: September 13, 2026
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