OPSEC Technical Risk Analyst

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Counterintelligence Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Threat Analysis Certifications: None Experience: 5 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: OPSEC Technical Risk Analyst The OPSEC Technical Risk Analyst serves as a key member of an integrated mission-support team responsible for delivering timely, actionable intelligence, counterintelligence, and technical analysis to Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The primary objective of this role is to enable well-informed risk management decisions by identifying, assessing, and communicating relevant threat activity, adversary capabilities, and system vulnerabilities. In addition, the analyst provides technical and non-technical mitigation strategies to reduce mission risk across a range of sensitive programs. PERFOMANCE Authoring and producing detailed intelligence assessments including Technical Assessments, executive summaries, detailed analytic reports, presentations, and other tailored deliverables intended to inform senior level decision-makers and mission stakeholders. Accessing and conducting research using designated intelligence databases and DoD/IC analytic resources and tools to collect, correlate, and validate threat and technical information. Providing customer-focused threat and intelligence analysis by translating complex technical and operational data into clear and concise assessments aligned to the customer’s mission, program objectives, and risk tolerances. Identifying susceptibilities and vulnerabilities within systems, processes, and operational concepts, and assessing impacts to mission assurance, survivability, system integrity, and overall program risk. Preparing and delivering briefings to key government and military customer personnel, including leadership and technical teams, to communicate findings, risk posture, and recommended mitigations strategies in a succinct manner. Coordinate and maintain routine communication with intelligence community subject matter experts (SME) to validate analytical judgements, continuously refine program specific threat picture, and remain current on emerging and high-threat capabilities, intents and indicators relevant to the program. Translate SME inputs into actionable risk management plans by assessing potential collection vectors and developing/recommending mitigation strategies to reduce / minimize identified risks to program operations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated experience analyzing space systems, operational security considerations, and providing intelligence support to force modernization programs and capability development efforts. Working knowledge and applied experience in information operations and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) analysis, with specific emphasis on communications networks, radio frequency phenomenology, and signals characterization/analysis. Familiarity with the Intelligence Community and standard DoD intelligence information systems, and the ability to operate effectively within those environments. Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including Program Protection / Technology Protection concepts and risk considerations associated with advanced capabilities. Must be well-versed in applicable DoD, National and agency security policies, directives, manuals, standards, and instructions, and able to apply them properly to sensitive programs and mission sets. Possess experience and familiarity with space modeling and simulation software. This includes proficiency with tools such as the Satellite Tool Kit (STK) or the Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP). Working familiarity with multi-INT collection disciplines – including SIGINT, IMINT, ELINT, RADINT, and optical sensing, sufficient to understand collection methodologies, sensor capabilities and limitations, exploitation workflows, reporting outputs, and how each discipline can be applied to characterize systems, assess threats, and inform technical risk decisions. Experience 5 years related experience SAP experience Education Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR associate’s degree in a related area 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years) Security Clearance TS/SCI Must be able to obtain TS/SCI with CI poly OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters. AirforceSAPOpportunities The likely salary range for this position is $102,170 - $138,230. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA OH Dayton Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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