Watchfloor Analyst

Agile Defense

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McLean, VA on site Until 10/7/2026 4+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1782
Job Title: Watchfloor Analyst
Location: On-Site, McLean, VA
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI,  Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

    Conducts independent intelligence analysis, integrating data from multiple sources to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and pattern trends to enhance threat awareness. Develops reports and briefings for decision-makers and stakeholders. Works closely with cybersecurity, defense, and/or security teams to provide analytic support to further operations. Utilizes advanced analytical tools to improve intelligence assessments.
     
    Responsibilities/Duties: 
  • Analyzes, assimilates, and evaluates all available intelligence information relating to their assigned area of responsibility;
  • Responsible for selecting new and pertinent material for the files and for recognizing important new information which may suggest the necessity for further examination or study;
  • Prepares finished studies of factual data;
  • Provides specialized intelligence and threat analysis and production support;
  • Accesses and performs research on designated automated intelligence databases for the purpose of identifying information of interest to the customer, downloading the identified information to an appropriate medium, and editing the information into format(s) to be specified by the customer;
  • Provides intelligence and threat analysis of the information that is tailored to the customer's requirements;
  • Develops information and technical support documents, summaries, reports, presentations and other designated products in support of the customer's information and technical support requirements; and
  • Presents briefings to personnel designated by the customer. 

Education and Background

    Possess four (4) years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or national security or higher from an accredited college or university. Four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for degree.

Years of Experience

    4 years

Required Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications to include Access and Outlook.
  • Possess skill in following procedures and paying attention to detail. 
  • Demonstrated oral communication and interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated written communication skills sufficient to explain actions taken and how recommendations were derived. 

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with administrative and technical writing, and editting/proofreading (highly desrirable)
  • Experience utilizing Power BI 

Working Conditions

    Full Time onsite. Working from a desk within SCIF 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am). Shifts operate on a 2-3-2 schedule on 2-week intervals (Mon-Tue Scheduled Onsite, Wed-Fri Off, Sat-Sun Scheduled Onsite, Mon-Tue Off, Wed-Fri Schedule Onsite; Sat-Sun Off)
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Compensation (from employer):
80000–85000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Conduct intelligence analysis, develop reports, briefings, and support cybersecurity efforts.

Job title

Watchfloor Analyst

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site in McLean, VA; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$80k–$85k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Officeattention to detailoral communicationwritten communication

Preferred skills

technical writingPower BI

Specializations

threat analysiscybersecurityintelligence
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

McLean, VA, USA

On-site City