Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT/ELINT)

Overview

Bring your hands-on GALE experience to a role where you directly influence how the enterprise uses the platform. BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior/Principal-level Intelligence Analyst to support GALE (Generic Area Limitation Environment) users across the DoD/IC. You'll sit at the intersection of mission analysts and software developers-validating GALE outputs, testing new capabilities, translating analyst needs into actionable improvements, and supporting training/adoption.

This is a mission-enablement role for someone who has used GALE in real workflows and wants to make the tool better for the community.


What you will do

• Validate GALE analytic outputs: Evaluate GALE autocorrection and related tool outputs for quality, tradecraft alignment, and analytic usability; document findings and recommend improvements.
• Drive workflow improvements: Translate GALE user needs into clear feedback (use cases, workflow steps, acceptance criteria) for developers and product stakeholders.
• Test new GALE features/releases: Conduct hands-on testing to confirm new functionality supports operational analytic workflows; provide actionable defect reports and enhancement recommendations.
• Support training/adoption: Partner with GALE training specialists to improve training materials and procedures; occasionally assist with user training or capability briefs.
• Develop analytical examples: Create exemplar analytical products/workflows that demonstrate best practices and improve enterprise consistency and mission outcomes.

What you need to have

• SIGE certifications: SIGE3120 and/or SIGE3810
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in electronics, physics, mathematics, and computer systems
• Familiarity with NSA/NTEC reporting standards and ELINT analysis methods
• Language skills for multilingual signal analysis
• Ability to work with classified information and maintain security clearances

What we'd like you to have

• GALE Expertise: Experience with or firsthand exposure to the GALE application.
• Customer Knowledge: Deep understanding of Department of War and/or Intelligence Community customers.

About BigBear.ai

At BigBear.ai, we're not just building software-we're building solutions that make a difference. We believe in empowering our employees to grow, innovate, and succeed. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development, providing opportunities to learn, lead, and advance your career.
• Recognition: Your contributions are valued and celebrated. At BigBear.ai, you're not just a number-you're a vital part of our success.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance and offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both at work and at home.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that tackles real-world challenges, delivering solutions that matter to our customers and the nation.

If you're ready to join a company that values your expertise, fosters your growth, and challenges you to innovate, BigBear.ai is the place for you. Let's build the future together!

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.