Military Forces Analyst

About Bridge Defense

Bridge Defense, located in Washington, D.C., transforms the delivery of modern defense technologies to address the evolving needs of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. We provide comprehensive national security solutions that integrate secure infrastructure, cleared personnel, and mission-focused software, tackling challenges such as secure software development in classified settings, advanced IT and cybersecurity solutions, cloud architectures, enterprise infrastructure, data center services, scientific analysis, cyber defense, and intelligence evaluation.

Our leadership team comprises technologists and veterans with direct mission experience, enabling a clear understanding of both operational demands and the innovations required. We foster agility and results-oriented methods, aiming to deliver outcomes rapidly.

We uphold values of integrity, innovation, and excellence while nurturing an environment supportive of groundbreaking ideas aligned with traditional mission goals. Team members benefit from competitive pay, extensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth and certifications, and career advancement through engagement with critical national projects.

• Innovation & Responsiveness: Developing scalable, efficient technology-based solutions beyond outdated approaches.
• Trusted Performance: Commitment to security, compliance, and reliability in challenging environments.
• Mission Focused Expertise: Experienced personnel with in-depth technological and mission knowledge.

Role Overview

Bridge Defense is recruiting an experienced Military Forces Analyst to support a federal government client. The role involves comprehensive all-source intelligence analysis of foreign military forces, to advise senior defense policymakers and stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Analyze foreign military organizations including command structures, strategies, doctrines, capabilities, and operations.
• Review and assess foreign military exercises, facilities, logistics, leadership, and order of battle data.
• Produce detailed intelligence products tailored for senior-level policymakers and defense officials, including written reports and briefings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in military capability analysis and maintenance of Military Intelligence Database (MIDB) records.
• Strong knowledge of the INDOPACOM area of responsibility and great power competition dynamics.
• Understanding of Intelligence Community and Combatant Command frameworks.
• Possession of a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination.
• Education: High school diploma or GED with 7+ years in intelligence, or bachelor's degree with at least 3 years in intelligence.

Preferred Attributes

• Effective risk management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and resolve conflicts.
• Analytical mindset with prioritization skills for managing competing demands.
• Capacity to communicate clearly at all organizational levels and form consensus.
• Critical thinking with technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong writing and verbal skills for directing projects and knowledge transfer.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to create and maintain cross-enterprise networks to stay informed about technological developments.
• Experience operating in both compute and storage technical domains within an operational context.
• Curiosity and drive to acquire new competencies.

Additional Information

• May require working under compressed schedules and overtime as needed.
• Willingness to travel when necessary. No relocation assistance offered.
• Must be capable of sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities quickly with minimal warning.
• Certification Requirement: Must obtain IFPC certification within 90 days of hire.

Work Location and Compensation

The position is located onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity

Bridge Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals upon request.