Counter Malign Influence Analyst

Parsons Transportation Group

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US - HI, Fort Shafter Until 10/6/2026 12+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
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Job Description:

Job Posting

Location: Fort Shafter, HI
Clearance Needed: TS/SCI

Are you ready to lead in the identification of new contributor networks and capture ground-truth operational data in order to inform and drive DoD activities and investments? Imagine yourself providing analysis, integration, and training, to give USARPAC and its partners an advantage over near-peer competitors in the USINDOPACOM AOR. Parsons is a hiring a counter-malign influence (CMI) analyst to work closely with our US Army Pacific (USARPAC) client in Honolulu, HI.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a mid-level Parsons analyst supporting USARPAC’s counter-malign influence (CMI) portfolio with deep familiarity of the INDOPACOM AOR and associated near-peer competitors

  • Provide advice and expertise for the USARPAC mission partner regarding prospective new intelligence target focus areas, innovative processes, and/or approaches to countering malign influence threats

  • Support development of new USARPAC initiatives with respect to collection and analysis, including but not limited to information operations campaigns, data science and big data integration, and counter threat finance

  • Conduct analysis and integrate with other data sources, including traditional intelligence sources to provide targeting solutions in the competition space to inform and expedites senior leader decision-making

  • Leverage data to identify malign influence actors and activities and uncover methods of disrupting their operating space and changing behavior at the organizational and individual levels

  • Ability to conduct CONUS and OCONUS travel, as required by mission partner (approx. 15%)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 12+ years with a Master’s (Master’s degree preferred)

  • 3 years’ experience working in INDOPACIFIC region

  • Demonstrated relevant subject matter expertise in intelligence analysis, network analysis, and/or geospatial analysis

  • Proven understanding of international business, business models, economic principles, and value chains

  • Proven ability to design and implement defense and interagency plans, doctrine, strategies, and operations

  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) initiatives 

  • Extensive knowledge of political, military, economic, academic, transnational criminal, information / media, and cultural aspects of foreign malign influence

  • Familiarity with the intelligence community and prior experience building broad-based teams/coalitions

  • Valid US Passport

  • Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility required


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Support to Special Operations Forces strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated critical thinking and writing skills, including the ability to draft reports with limited editorial support

  • Previous exposure to Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Programs (SAP) 

  • Prior Support to DoD, law enforcement, and/or regulatory agencies supporting dynamic real-world missions

  • Demonstrated communications skills, including the ability to brief leadership up to and including the SES/GO-FO levels

  • Prior experience working in cross-functional teams across multiple locations 

  • Previous deployment experience in the USINDOPACOM AOR 

  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as: Analyst Notebook, ArcGIS, record message traffic, interagency tools, commercial databases, information tools, etc.

  • US Army MILDEC and/or MISO training

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About this role

Summary

Analyze and integrate data to identify malign influence actors and support DoD decision-making.

Job title

Counter Malign Influence Analyst

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site in Fort Shafter, HI; travel required; remote not allowed.

Salary

$88k–$155k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

intelligence analysisnetwork analysisgeospatial analysisdata sciencebig dataintelligence community

Preferred skills

support to special operations forcescritical thinkingreport writingspecial technical operationsFamiliarity with analytical tools

Specializations

network analysisgeospatial analysisdata scienceinformation operationsbig data
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Shafter, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

On-site City