Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst

At phia we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients.
phia is seeking a Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst to perform all-source cyber intelligence analysis, assessment, and reporting in support of U.S. Federal government organizations. Although this role is contingent upon a contract award, we are engaging with exceptional candidates now. Location: Washington, DC

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team responsible for intelligence analysis, security assessments, and investigative support.
• Monitor and evaluate intelligence related to physical security, cyber threats, and operational risks, informing leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct all-source intelligence research, analysis, and reporting to support security assessments, investigations, and situational awareness of threats.
• Gather, evaluate, and disseminate intelligence related to events, threat actors, and security concerns affecting the stakeholder community.
• Produce intelligence assessments leveraging open-source, commercial, and government data and systems.
• Conduct trend analysis to support mitigation strategies, crisis response, and operational decision-making.
• Engage and collaborate with partners across the cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, Law Enforcement, Intelligence, and Counterintelligence communities to enhance situational awareness and security coordination.
• Produce high-quality whitepapers, presentations, briefings, and executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with policies, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise and mentor team members, ensuring effective collaboration and professional development.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the contract team, organizational leadership, and external partners.
• Track team performance, providing feedback and adjustments to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Align intelligence analysis operations with contract requirements and evolving security needs.
• Oversee contract deliverables, ensuring all intelligence products meet client requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.

Education + Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, national security, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in management, open-source intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with frameworks, processes, systems, and datasets used in intelligence analysis environments. 
• Demonstrated experience conducting impactful cyber and all-source threat intelligence analysis. 
• Strong communication and technical writing skills 
• Proven technical and/or operational team leader with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and senior leaders.   
• Experience working with intelligence and/or LE/CI communities.
• Strong knowledge of cyber analysis frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, etc.

Relevant Certifications

• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
• GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)
• Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Security Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to achieve Top Secret/SCI government clearance.

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Who You Are A proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.Customer service-oriented and mission-focused.Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills If your experience and qualifications aren’t a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.
Who We Arephia, LLC is a Northern Virginia-based, small business established in 2011 with a focus on Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security. we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.phia values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees: