Emerging Disruptive Technology Analyst

Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Analyst - Mid Reston, VA, United States (On-site) Job Title:

Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Analyst - Mid Job Code:

SSE251 Location:

Reston, VA Reports to:

Program Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Supervisory:

No supervisory/management authority Prepared Date:

10/19/2026 A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process. Position Summary: Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Analyst that will be responsible for producing assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and the potential impact to Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons worldwide. Compensation & Benefits: Starting Salary Range for Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Analyst - Mid:

$100,000 – $107,000 Benefits That Set Us Apart When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work. Highlights include: • Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security • Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage • Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options • Professional development, training, and certification support • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are. Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply. Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: Includes the following: • Analyze and assess future technologies and their military applications by foreign states and non-states • Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact • Produce assessments on insights into foreign technology developments, trends, and futures • Collaborate with all-source analysts across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) or IC, and with S&T partners • Produce intelligence supporting the production o the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment and threat assessments for the labor category. • Communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced • Structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines • Collaborate and work with other Intelligence Community (IC) members on information sharing, driving collection efforts, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution • Develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. • Lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems and provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory/management authority Basic Qualifications: • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex information and identify trends • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex concepts and insights • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction • Proficiency in research methodologies and the ability to apply them to multifaceted problems. • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with teams effectively • Familiarity with intelligence collection methods and the ability to drive collection efforts. • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and challenge differing perspectives. • Knowledge of defense intelligence processes and products • This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process. • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods. • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience related preferred • Bachelor's degree preferred Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Company Information: Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-RA3 #IntelCareers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.