Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VACrystal City, VA
Salary: $142,800–$193,200 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst

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The Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst joins the analytics team to conduct advanced all-source analysis and improve the speed, depth, and quality of analytic production. This role involves interpreting complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, and intelligence gaps while developing defensible assessments. You will collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and developers to translate mission questions into data requirements and provide subject matter context for AI-enabled workflows and data models. Key responsibilities include evaluating technical outputs for accuracy, identifying collection shortfalls, and producing written briefings for stakeholders. Required skills include all-source analysis, data analytics, knowledge management, and standard operating procedure development. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating traditional intelligence tradecraft with automated discovery and data-driven techniques to solve real-world intelligence problems.

Skills

All Source Analysis Data Analytics Knowledge Management Workflow Automation AI SQL Python Retrieval-Augmented Generation Semantic Search Text Analytics Geospatial Analysis Network Analysis Link Analysis Data Visualization APIs Dashboards Structured Analytic Techniques

What you'll do

Conduct expert-level all-source analysis using structured techniques to produce defensible assessments and recommendations.
Analyze complex datasets and reporting streams to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and intelligence gaps.
Translate mission questions into specific data requirements, analytic workflows, and technical use cases for engineering teams.
Provide subject matter expertise to support the design and refinement of data models and AI-enabled workflows.
Review and assess outputs from AI tools and data science models for accuracy, relevance, and mission value.
Develop analytic methodologies that combine traditional tradecraft with automated discovery and knowledge management.
Produce written assessments, briefings, and decision-support products for operational and technical stakeholders.
Identify data gaps, source limitations, and collection shortfalls that affect the reliability of intelligence products.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.
Must have 10+ years of related experience.
Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Must possess expert-level experience in all-source analysis for intelligence, defense, or national security environments.
Must have a strong understanding of all-source analytic tradecraft, including source evaluation and structured analytic techniques.
Must be able to translate mission questions into data requirements and technical use cases for engineering teams.
TS/SCI Clearance with current or willingness to obtain CI polygraph.