Intelligence Analyst

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7146523 (Ref:415926)

Posted: May 23, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Argonne National Laboratory is a Department of Energy national laboratory with over 1,500 scientists and engineers performing world-class research aimed at solving the nation's energy, environmental and security challenges. Argonne is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago on a beautiful 1,500-acre campus.

Description:

The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences Division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices.

To assist our research mission, DIS is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to support our growing national security and intelligence analyses missions in the Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT) space.

In this position, you will:

Develop methodologies and processes to compile and analyze relevant intelligence information from across the Intelligence Community (IC) based on standing and priority data requests
Conduct all-source analysis to research, propose, and write a range of finished intelligence products on issues related to EDT and according to IC production standards
Act as a subject matter in one or more core areas associated to EDT
Identify, define, and articulate the relationship between relevant intelligence information and EDT activities and priorities
Provide analytic support and expertise to sponsored research programs related to EDT, critical infrastructure, and homeland and national security
Interface with Argonne subject matter experts in key emerging technology fields to produce a range of assessments and reports for senior government officials
Work with DIS and other Argonne subject matter experts to support government sponsors interested in a wide range of both domestic and international security and threat areas

Position Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

At a RD2 Level: Bachelor's and 5+ years or Master's and 3+ years or Doctorate and 0 years.
At a RD3 Level: Bachelor's and 8+ years or Master's and 5+ years or Doctorate and 4+ years.

To be considered you must have:

Current Top Secret/SCI or Q/SCI clearance (DOD or DOE)
A minimum of a bachelors degree, masters preferred, in one of the EDT fields: Electric and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, or related fields. Candidates with a social science degree and previous experience working in one of the EDT technical areas described below will also be considered
Knowledge, experience and skill in one or more EDT specialized technical areas including: artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), high performance computing (HPC) quantum information sciences (QIS), biotechnology, and microelectronics/microprocessors
Experience working with IC partners or other national security organizations
Extensive knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies as well as experience consuming and developing various finished intelligence products while adhering to appropriate information security practices
Ability to use independent judgment and abstract from specific problems to general solutions/findings
Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to translate technical information into plain language for different sponsor audiences
Skill and experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, including demonstrated project management practices and the ability to manage deadlines and resources
Skill and experience collaborating with team members and leading independent analysis in support of projects
Ability to work on-site at our Lemont, IL campus most days in a secure environment
A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Intelligence Analysis 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

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Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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