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Senior ISR Operations Analyst SME

General Dynamics Information Technology · Suffolk, VA, US

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Job details

Pay
$112,840 – $149,500 a year
Work mode
On-site
Level
Senior
Experience
15+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 19, 2026
Job description

About this role

Clearance Level Top Secret Category Intelligence Operations and Analysis Location Suffolk, Virginia (Onsite Workplace)

Key Skills For Success Analytical Thinking

Intelligence Cycle

Military Operations

National Intelligence

Report Writing

REQ#:RQ230316

Public Trust:None

Requisition Type:Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description -------------------

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as an Operations Analyst SME at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an ISR Operations Analyst SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation (CIAV) team. You will play a crucial role in providing subject matter expertise to the CIAV team in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

o Provide senior level leadership for planning, preparation, research, coordination, execution, and assessment of ISR-related tasks, providing analysis and expertise. Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.

o Conduct testing activities as required.

o Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.

o Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.

o Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

o Possess expert understanding of the joint intelligence cycle.

o Experience analyzing multi-source intelligence to assess threats, support mission planning of military operations, and support decision-making.

o Experienced in at least five of the following ISR phases: Planning/Tasking, Collection Methods and Collection Management, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, and Dissemination.

o Must possess skills to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.

o Must possess skills to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently and accurately extract information.

o Must possess analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts and provide focused, achievable recommendations.

o Possess expert knowledge of DOW and national intelligence organizations, authorities, and capabilities.

o Participate in special projects as required.

The ISR Operations Analyst SME must have:

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years supporting military operations; minimum of 10 years of ISR experience.
  • Technical skills

Expertise in intelligence support to joint fires and targeting processes.

  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation and execution of detailed C2 system analysis, interim and final reports, and presentation of analysis data.
  • Demonstrated experience operating in a coalition environment.
  • Security clearance level: TS with eligibility for SCI; CUI, NATO Secret, and ACCM.
  • US citizenship required.
  • Role requirements:
  • Significant travel will be required in support of the CIAV U.S. National Team objectives.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE. At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our

Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Equal Opportunity

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