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Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Top Secret Minimum  (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Overview: Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Threat Analyst to provide proactive threat monitoring and advanced intelligence support to protect DHS personnel, facilities, and operations. This role requires deep expertise in protective intelligence and the ability to work flexibly across analytic tiers, reinforcing staff during surge periods and responding to high-priority events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of open web, social media, and dark web sources to identify threats.

• Assess individuals and groups for indicators of violence, intent, and capability.

• Leverage geospatial monitoring, facial recognition, and AI-enabled OSINT tools for risk analysis.

• Provide timely alerts, daily/weekly/monthly reporting, and ad hoc intelligence assessments.

• Support continuity of operations by balancing workload across analytic tiers and surging during critical events.

• Collaborate with government and law enforcement partners to ensure actionable threat awareness.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance.

• 8–10 years of experience in force protection, protective intelligence, or law enforcement threat analysis.

• Prior experience with i2 Analyst Notebook, Babel Street or Palantir.

Preferred Background:

• Prior experience with DHS, USMS, U.S. Secret Service, or military counterintelligence/protective services.

• Familiarity with federal security policies, inter-agency coordination, and protective operations.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in intelligence studies, criminal justice, homeland security, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as GIAC (SANS), CEH, CISSP, or similar.

• Training in geospatial analysis, facial recognition, or dark web exploitation tools.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.