Intelligence Research Specialist II

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.  

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. 

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary 

MetaPhase Consulting is providing mission support services to the US Marshals Service (USMS) Judicial Security Division (JSD) and is seeking an Intelligence Research Specialist with 5 years of experience to support a highly dynamic mission that is at the forefront of the justice system. JSD is responsible for the protection of the judicial process by ensuring the safe and secure conduct of judicial proceedings, and protecting federal judges, jurors and other member of the federal judiciary. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team supporting the United States Marshals Service located in the DC Metro area. 

This individual will assist USMS management and other staff members in all office activities and operations as assigned. The individual will assess threats, incidents, inappropriate communications, and other intelligence. They will conduct research and collect information, screen all source intelligence reporting, conduct further queries, and access and summarize evaluated and previously unevaluated information. The individual will analyze this intelligence as to the potential threat it poses to protected persons or property, develop the source intelligence into actionable intelligence, prepare reports, make recommendations to mitigate the potential threat, and disseminate warning and threat information to the program agency and other agency components as appropriate.  

Basic Qualifications (Required)  

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to be considered. (no exceptions)
• 5+ years of experience in intelligence or a similar field in a similar position, ideally focusing on law enforcement or the intelligence community or business intelligence. 
• Bachelors'  Degree required
• Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.  
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal employees as well as outside sources. 
• Ability to take direction well, strong attention to detail and exhibit a high level of confidentiality. 

Essential Responsibilities  

• Review, consolidate, analyze, and evaluate mission-related intelligence reports and information.  
• Assess threats, incidents, and inappropriate communications to USMS protectees or facilities.  
• Conduct research and analysis to determine the degree of threat and provide recommendations on how to counter or eliminate the threat.  
• Evaluate, discuss, test, and validate intelligence research reports.  
• Prepare basic descriptive, current reportorial, and/or speculative intelligence reports.  
• Provide subject matter expertise, make recommendations on controversial matters.
• Plan and conduct research projects and brief agency personnel on the purpose and progress of projects.  
• Conduct other research and liaison functions with junior intelligence professionals as directed.  
• Establish, develop, and/or recommend methodologies, guides, new concepts, policies, and procedures for controversies, problems, or problem situations as needed.  
• Prepare and conduct briefings and presentations as required for various audiences.  
• Compliance with all applicable security and conduct requirements, regulations, and procedures.  

Work Location 

Client site, In-person in Arlington, VA.

Travel 

Travel may be required. Willingness and the ability to travel within the continental United States in connection with USMS duties.  

Education Level 
Bachelor’s Degree required plus 5 years direct, relevant work experience is required.
Four (4) years of direct relevant work experience may be substituted for the next highest degree.  

Clearance Level 
Must be able to pass USMS facility clearance requirements
Top Secret clearance w SCI eligibility is required to be considered. (no exceptions)
U.S. Citizenship required 

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 85-102k. 

About MetaPhase Consulting 

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: 

Fastest Growing  

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023   
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021  
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023 

Best Places to Work  

• Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022, 2023 
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022 
• Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023 
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020 

Company & Individual Awards 

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year  
• 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee  
• 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist 
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)  
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren   
• 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren 
• 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman 
• 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa  
• 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award 
• 2023 Elev8 Gov Con Finalist  
• 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million  

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity 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 factors protected by federal, state, or local law.