Junior Watchlisting Analyst at DarkStar Intelligence LLC – Reston, Virginia

JUNIOR WATCHLISTING ANALYST
Location: Reston, VA | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI | Polygraph: CI Polygraph preferred

Overview

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Watchlisting Analyst to support a critical national security mission. This on-site position in Reston, VA directly supports the Intelligence Community by identifying, analyzing, and documenting information related to known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) for inclusion in national watchlisting systems.

The selected candidate will conduct structured data reviews, perform multi-source intelligence research, and prepare nomination packages in accordance with government watchlisting standards. This role is ideal for analysts who possess strong research skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with Intelligence Community counterterrorism missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured reviews of Department of Defense (DoD) datasets likely to contain identifying information on known or suspected terrorists (KSTs).
• Extract and document relevant intelligence in accordance with established Government guidelines and prioritization protocols.
• Perform cross-checks and in-depth research across multiple intelligence holdings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and elimination of duplicate records.
• Prepare nomination reports in accordance with Government templates, ensuring proper classification, formatting, routing, and adherence to writing standards.
• Consistently meet established production and quality standards for Terrorist Identity Nominations (TINs).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts involved in watchlisting processes, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) agencies and their roles in counterterrorism analysis, reporting, and operations.
• Navigate and utilize DoD intelligence databases effectively while maintaining compliance with national watchlisting policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of global terrorist organizations including nomenclature, areas of operation, leadership structures, known activities, and ideological drivers.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market data alignment. DarkStar Intelligence offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term professional success.

Additional Details

Travel: No travel required.

Schedule: Full-time day shift.

Work Environment: Full-time on-site support in a secure facility (SCIF) located in Reston, VA

Security Note

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph preferred

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 3+ years of relevant intelligence or analytical experience

OR

Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree, subject to waiver approval.

Required Experience

• Experience conducting structured analytical reviews of intelligence datasets or related records.
• Ability to conduct multi-source research and data validation across classified intelligence systems.
• Experience preparing written analytical products in accordance with government formatting and classification standards.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community counterterrorism missions and watchlisting processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting watchlisting, identity intelligence, or counterterrorism analysis missions.
• Familiarity with Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) processes or similar reporting workflows.
• Experience working with DoD or Intelligence Community databases and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of global terrorist networks, leadership structures, and operational methodologies.