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Watchlist Analyst, Jr

CompanyThe Bison Group LLC
LocationReston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 10, 2026
About The Company
The Bison Group is a technical recruiting and talent firm with deep roots in the IT industry. Unlike other firms, The Bison Group started as IT consultants and evolved into a fully integrated technical recruiting firm, bringing unique industry experience to the talent management process. Our team specializes in driving outcomes for skill needs such as Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Cloud Architecture, matching talent to the right fit for your company and culture. Learn more at BisonGroup.co.
About the Role

Description

Bison Group – Mission First. People Always.

At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-driven small business built on trust, respect, and purpose. We value every team member, encourage open communication, and proudly support the veteran community through real action.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a mission-focused team where your work directly supports the Department of Defense and national security. Your skills matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is clear.


Provide warning and all-source analytical support to drive DoD policy, planning, and operational decisions to counter regional and transnational terrorism threats

Requirements

  • Systematically and deliberately reviews DoD datasets assessed as likely to contain identifying information for known or suspected terrorists.
  • Identity, prioritize, and record information from known DoD datasets related to known or suspected terrorists as specified by the Government.
  • Crosscheck/research known or suspected terrorists against other intelligence holdings to ensure completeness of information and to avoid duplicating data entries.
  • Compile information into a nomination report format as specified by the Government. Correctly format, classify, and address reports. Ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling.
  • Meet Terrorist Identity Nomination (TIN) production schedule.
  • Correct and resubmit incorrect reports and prepare reports for dissemination as record message traffic or other dissemination methods as specified by the Government.
  • Provide guidance and instruction for less experienced team members assigned to Watchlisting.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of IC organizations associated with CT operations, analysis, products, and information systems.
  • Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, intelligence exchanges, roundtables, working groups, and other types of analytic exchanges in support of Watchlisting mission.
  • Possess general information systems experience working with select DoD datasets and intelligence reporting activities: demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge in order to provide guidance related to National Terrorist Watchlisting policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of terrorist organizations, to include group names and geographic location, leadership, activities, and ideology
  • Position requires 2 years of experience.


Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

 

Disclaimer: This position offers a wage or salary range based on market data and internal pay policies. This range is a good-faith estimate and may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. We do not request or use prior compensation history in making employment decisions. Any voluntary disclosure of prior wage information may be considered to support a higher offer, but will not be used to justify a lower offer.

The Bison Group offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and accrued PTO including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

The listed pay range serves as a general guideline rather than a guaranteed salary. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, role-specific responsibilities; candidate qualifications such as education, skills, and mission-aligned experience; market data, business considerations, internal equity, and any applicable legal or bargaining agreements (if any).

Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Skills
All-source analysisTerrorist identity nominationDoD datasetsIntelligence reportingCounter-terrorism operationsData researchReport writingInformation systemsAnalytical supportNational securityPolicy planningCross-referencing
Categories
Security & SafetyGovernment & Public SectorData & Analytics
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceAccrued PTOVacationSick leaveHolidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide all-source analytical support to drive Department of Defense policy and operational decisions regarding transnational terrorism. Systematically review and prioritize DoD datasets to identify and nominate known or suspected terrorists.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
34
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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