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Intelligence Monitoring Specialist

Leyden Solutions · Arlington, VA

TS/SCI clearance required

Posted 2026-11-05 · Verified live 2026-11-05

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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 if it meets warning criteria, and disseminating relevant notifications to operational stakeholders. This role is onsite in a 24x7 SCIF and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance to begin work. The position requires shift work, including regular overnight, weekend, and holidays. Work hours to be determined based on needs of the office. Clearance: · Top Secret · Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) 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, and other U.S. interests overseas. Maintain situational awareness based on classified reporting during breaking events overseas. · Evaluate Dissemination Criteria. Assess classified information to determine if 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. May provide information in 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. Required Qualifications : · 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 taking direction from 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. Preferred Qualifications: · 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. Compensation: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Our Story Our Mission is to capture innovative thought, energy, and the talents of our team members, delivering intelligence services to America’s warfighters, civilians, and national security infrastructure. Leyden was created to accelerate the mission and business goals of our customers through unmatched expertise and a commitment to measurable results. A Leyden jar is an antique electrical component which stores high-voltage electric charges. 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