• Political-Military Analyst (All-Source Regional…

    Bluehawk LLC (HI)


    Overview

     

    The Political-Military (Pol-Mil) Analyst provides all-source regional intelligence expertise in support of USINDOPACOM's priorities, strategic objectives, and operational requirements. These analysts leverage public, private, and government open-source data—along with classified reporting—to assess political, military, economic, and security developments across the Indo-Pacific region that impact U.S. national security and DoD operations. Analysts produce timely, accurate, and mission-relevant intelligence products, conduct deep-dive regional studies, support contingency planning, and provide analytic guidance to senior leaders. They work collaboratively with Intelligence Community (IC) and interagency partners to ensure shared understanding of regional dynamics and emerging threats.

     

    Clearance: TS/SCI (with Poly if required)Mission Area:USINDOPACOM J2 – Regional Analysis / Great Power Competition

    Responsibilities

    All-Source Intelligence Production

     

    + Conducts all-source analysis using public, private, U.S., and foreign government information sources in accordance with established security protocols.

    + Evaluates foreign and domestic publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and indicators relevant to USINDOPACOM’s defense intelligence requirements.

    + Develops analytic insights on military capabilities, political developments, strategic intentions, regional alliances, and geopolitical risk factors.

     

    Political-Military Research & Analysis

     

    + Conducts comprehensive research across a wide range of political-military issues supporting USINDOPACOM operational, strategic, and campaign priorities.

    + Produces analytic assessments that inform operational planning, strategic decision-making, and force employment across the Indo-Pacific theater.

     

    Intelligence Product Development

    Regularly produces intelligence products of varying scope and complexity, including:

    + Daily intelligence summaries and supplements

    + Ops & Intel (O&I) briefing slides

    + Analytic Information Graphics (AIGs)

    + Planning support products

    + Executive travel support materials

    + RFI and TMS responses

    + Tailored intelligence deliverables for senior leadership

    + Ensures products are timely, accurate, clear, and aligned with theater intelligence requirements.

     

    Analytic Rigor & Tradecraft

     

    + Reviews analytic products to ensure adherence to Intelligence Community (IC) analytic tradecraft standards and sound argumentation.

    + Demonstrates mastery (Senior Level) or proficiency (Mid-Level) in analytic methodologies, structured analytic techniques, sourcing standards, and finishing tradecraft.

    + Applies rigorous analytic reasoning and anticipatory intelligence in all written and oral deliverables.

     

    Collection Management Integration

     

    + Evaluates IC assessments and identifies intelligence gaps.

    + Submits intelligence collection requirements to national-level collectors to meet USINDOPACOM intelligence priorities and production needs.

    + Works with analysts and collection managers to shape collection posture aligned with PIRs and CCMD requirements.

     

    Briefings & Senior-Leader Engagement

     

    + Provides concise, insightful, and well-structured briefings to USINDOPACOM leadership.

    + Supports senior-level meetings, engagements, conferences, and interagency coordination forums.

    + Communicates complex analytic findings clearly to both military and civilian decision-makers.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    + Experience conducting all-source political-military analysis for DoD, IC, or national-security missions.

    + Strong understanding of Indo-Pacific regional dynamics, geopolitical issues, and military capabilities.

    + Demonstrated proficiency or mastery in analytic tradecraft, structured analytic techniques, and intelligence writing.

    + Experience producing intelligence products for senior leaders or operational consumers.

    + Ability to collaborate effectively with IC partners and interagency stakeholders.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience supporting a Combatant Command, especially USINDOPACOM.

    + Regional expertise in one or more Indo-Pacific subregions (e.g., China, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Korean Peninsula).

    + Experience producing AIGs, operational planning intelligence, or executive-level products.

    + Familiarity with collection management, PIR development, and theater intelligence requirements.

    + Advanced education in international relations, security studies, political science, regional studies, or a related field

     

    Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    ID2025-2765

    Job LocationUS-HI-