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Captured Enemy Material Intelligence Analyst – Expert

SMX

Fayetteville, NCJob$95–100K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$95–100K/yr
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid US PassportTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

SMX seeks an experienced Captured Enemy Material Intelligence Analyst to exploit and analyze captured documents and media, assess enemy capabilities and tactics, and support target development and intelligence production. The analyst will contribute to strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence, collaborate with DoD and Intelligence Community analysts, and deliver briefings and written assessments. The role requires six years of analytical experience, an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and a valid U.S. passport.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Intelligence AnalysisIntelligence AutomationAnalytic ApplicationsIntelligence DatabasesSensitive Site ExploitationData-at-Rest AnalysisRegional AnalysisGeopolitical AnalysisHUMINT/SIGINT AnalysisCollection ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIntelligence BriefingsIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationSpecial Operations ForcesCounterterrorism IntelligenceSOF Intelligence ProductionNational Counterterrorism Intelligence

Qualifications

6+ Years Analytical Experience4+ Years Operational ExperienceValid US PassportActive DoD TS/SCI ClearanceAdvanced Degree in Relevant Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

SMX is seeking an experienced Captured Enemy Material (CEM) Intelligence Analyst – Expert to participate in the exploitation and analysis of captured enemy material (CEM) documents and media. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills to identify, assess, and report on enemy capabilities and tactics. The CEM Analyst will support target development, warning, and the production of all-source strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence, working collaboratively within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Exploit, analyze, and report on captured enemy documents and media to assess enemy capabilities, tactics, and threats.

  • Develop and produce high-quality intelligence studies, plans, and products supporting strategic, operational, and tactical requirements.

  • Provide expert analysis in the following areas: Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), data-at-rest, Regional Analysis, Geo-Political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT Analysis, and Collection Management.

  • Utilize current intelligence automation, applications, tools, and databases in support of analytical efforts and intelligence product development.

  • Collaborate with analysts across the DoD and Intelligence Community to provide forecasts, assessments, and actionable intelligence to key stakeholders.

  • Prepare and deliver concise briefings and written products to senior leadership, alerting decision-makers of emerging developments and driving intelligence-driven reporting.

  • Independently and as part of a team, identify and assess trends and information of value within large sets of captured data.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of six (6) years' analytical experience in the Department of Defense or equivalent U.S. Government agencies, including at least four (4) years at the operational level.

  • Highly proficient in the use of contemporary intelligence automation, analytic applications, tools, and databases to facilitate analysis and product creation.

  • Demonstrated background and hands-on experience in Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), data-at-rest analysis, Regional and Geo-Political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT Analysis, and Collection Management.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience developing and delivering intelligence briefings and written assessments.

  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Ability to deploy CONUS and OCONUS as needed.

  • Must have a valid US Passport.

  • Must have active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • In-depth knowledge and direct experience working with Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or Counterterrorism (CT) intelligence operations.

  • Advanced academic degree in a relevant field.

  • Experience producing intelligence in support of SOF and national CT missions.

#CJPOST

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$95,000—$100,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

How this job compares

Set against the 784 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–100K/yr
  • North Carolina median$95–126K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$91–150K/yr584 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 4% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($101K) — in the middle half of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in North Carolina and 784 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (650 postings).
Education
220 of the 784 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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