Sensitive Activities Analyst

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Top Secret/SCI Sensitive Activities Analyst to support SOCSOUTH in Homestead, FL. Candidate will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in sensitive activities.

This is for a pending contract; contract award is anticipated in late Fall 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), including their leadership structures, operational methods, and networks, to identify and mitigate risks.
• Deliver intelligence products, including threat assessments, network analyses, and long-term security trend evaluations, in accordance with ICD 203 and ICD 206 standards.
• Provide briefings and analytical updates to SOCSOUTH leadership and the Intelligence Community on critical security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Develop actionable intelligence on drug trafficking networks, smuggling operations, and other transnational criminal activities impacting U.S. interests and regional stability.
• Support SOCSOUTH’s Sensitive Activities (SA) program by integrating intelligence with operational planning, policy assessment, and real-world mission support.
• Leverage advanced research methodologies and intelligence tools to maintain a dynamic operational picture and enhance situational awareness.
• Participate in SME exchanges, conferences, and low-risk operations, with occasional travel to support SOCSOUTH engagements.

REQUIRED

• 8+ total years of all-source intelligence analysis including transnational threats experience.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), including their leadership structures, operational methods, and networks, to identify and mitigate risks within the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• 5+ of experience supporting SOF, preferably at SOCOM, or national-level agencies.
• 3+ of experience in formal writing and providing finished intelligence assessments.
• 3+ years of specialized experience in military or IC compartmented, sensitive activities, or cyber experience (IJSTO, SAP, ACCM, etc.)
• Experience preparing/delivering briefs to 0-6 military and above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s).
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field (master’s preferred).

CLEARANCE

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI

About Firebird AST:

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.