Intelligence Watch Officer

Intelligence Watch Officer

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite TS / SCI Intelligence Watch Officer in Washington, D.C. to support the Department of Homeland Security. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), analysis, and collection tools. This role requires shift work. Pending contract; estimated contract award is January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence analysis as required based on raw intelligence collected from a variety of sources (i.e. INTs) to support a dynamic intelligence watch warning operation.
• Review intelligence and information across multiple classification platforms and data sources to identify, triage, and assess intelligence / information for indicators and warnings of threats.
• Review raw and finished intelligence from the Intelligence Community (IC), DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
• Assist the government in the collection and dissemination of current, relevant, and actionable intelligence, information, indications, and / or warnings that enables the Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) and the Analytic Centers to frame emerging threats at the earliest possible opportunity, gauge initial and subsequent responses, and take targeted mitigation actions.
• Conduct analytic exchanges with I&A, the IC, and other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector (FSLTTP) partners to maintain communications and situational awareness of daily activities.
• Write intelligence products, prepare and deliver briefings, and initiate other communiques to further decision-making, situational awareness, and information sharing and develop and compile metrics, feedback, and other data collations related to watch and warning.
• Maintain operational, tactical, and situational awareness of current and emerging threat streams, geopolitical developments, and DHS leadership priorities to provide current intelligence products and support to decision makers.
• Prepare written products that convey factual information in a clear and concise manner for Executive and Cabinet-level audiences as authorized by I&A leadership.
• Possess excellent oral, written, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, often under pressure and tight deadlines.

Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

Education

Clearance

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