Overview

Darkblade Systems is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. Darkblade is a part of the CIS Secure enterprise, acquired in 2022 along with Intrepid Solutions.

We are seeking a qualified Senior Intelligence Operations Engineer (All-Source) to support the Army’s integration of Science and Technology efforts into Army operational intelligence force. As the team Operations Engineer, this person will serve as the SETA POC for all intelligence mission command systems related activities regarding technical infrastructure, architecture, capabilities, and processes/authorities. Additionally, responsible for tracking all intelligence command systems related science and technology (S&T) research projects through S&T lifecycle and will facilitate integration of technology from basic research through operational employment.

Responsibilities

• Position will report to the organization's Senior Science and Technology Advisor.

• Assist in the evaluation of system-level and operational requirements for Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise (AISE).

• Working with the client's requirements process and interface with units/customers operating within the AISE.

• Provide technical assistance and engineering support necessary to fulfill evaluation and testing activities including tradeoff and upgrade studies, requirement analysis, and rough order of magnitude cost evaluations.

• Provide technical and engineering support necessary to inform the management of requirements to include system design, upgrade, modification, testing, deployment and systems sustainment.

• Provide technical and engineering support and planning activities that are necessary to migrate systems through successive architecture revisions and upgrades.

• Provide informal on-the-job-training (OJT) to familiarize civilian and military operations and sustainment personnel about hardware upgrades, capabilities, and modifications.

• Provide technical and engineering support to assist in the timely activation of system upgrades and installation of new systems, including system design, procurement of components, creation of documentation, system build, and system integration and test.

• Participate in weekly project and engineering meetings to review project progress and issues.

• Must be familiar with Army Intel Mission Command Systems (DCGS-A, AIDP, ICI, Palantir, GCCS, Etc.)

• Must have extensive experience in data flow requirements from tactical edge nodes such as IFS servers, through DCGS-A Brain sites, and to joint & national databases.

• Must have extensive knowledge of collating single source intelligence data (SIGINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, Etc.) for IPBE, POL, COA Analysis, RFIs, Etc.

• Must be familiar with data formats, knowledge management procedures, and IT dependencies to facilitate aforementioned systems and processes.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• When not traveling, this position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday with expectations of reporting onsite with limited telework available.

TRAVEL:

• The position expects up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) clearance at the time of application is required. *This position is not open for clearance sponsorship, upgrade, or reactivitation."

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in data or computer science, desired.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with Army Intel Mission Command Systems (DCGS-A, AIDP, ICI, Palantir, GCCS, Etc.)

• Extensive experience in data flow requirements from tactical edge nodes such as IFS servers, through DCGS-A Brain sites, and to joint & national databases.

• Extensive knowledge of collating single source intelligence data (SIGINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, Etc.) for IPBE, POL, COA Analysis, RFIs, Etc.

• Familiar with data formats, knowledge management procedures, and IT dependentcies to facilitate aforementioned systems and processes.

• Experience in conducting tests of prototype and/or operational tools that enable intelligence operations.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in management of AI/ML implementation.

• Service in Division G2 and/or Theater G2 ACE (Analysis and Control Element)

• Service in any MDTF (Multi-Domain Task Force)

COMPARABLE MILITARY JOB CODES:

ARMY: 350F - All-source Intelligence Technician Warrant Officer

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching

• Dental insurance

• Medical insurance

• Health Savings Account option

• Flexible Spending

• Vision insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday pay

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Locations US-VA-Arlington

ID 2024-2187 Category Intelligence Type Full Time Clearance Level Required TS/SCI