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Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with an in-scope CI poly. We're hiring multiple Emerging and Disruptive Technology Analysts to join our team. In this position you will analyze and assess future technology and its military application(s) by foreign states and non-states. Analysts will support Object-Based Intelligence (OBI) production with a specialized focus on emerging technologies and strategic horizon analysis. Analysts will evaluate the potential national security implications of disruptive technologies-such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and autonomous systems-and identify early indicators of technological shifts. This role supports the development of ontologies for structured intelligence integration and contributes to anticipatory analysis that informs long-term defense planning and early warning. Responsibilities: A day in the life/What the position will be doing: Produce assessments projecting the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and the potential impact to Defense Critical Infrastructure and U.S. nuclear weapons worldwide. Produce intelligence supporting the production of the National Security Threat Capabilities Assessment, and threat assessments/global baseline assessments for the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Provide early warning of disruptive developments to ensure Intelligence Community awareness of evolving technological landscapes. Conduct all-source analysis to assess the strategic impact of emerging technologies on national security. Identify and evaluate potential future threats and opportunities posed by technological developments across global domains. Develop and refine ontologies to support OBI production and semantic interoperability within the Defense Intelligence Core Ontology. Apply structured analytic techniques (e.g., ACH, scenario analysis, key assumptions check) to assess technology trends and forecast disruptive shifts. Monitor global R&D, innovation ecosystems, and technology adoption patterns to inform strategic foresight and early warning. Collaborate with data scientists and technologists to integrate advanced analytics, machine learning, and semantic technologies into analytic workflows. Document analytic processes to support automation, reproducibility, and integration into knowledge graphs and decision-support systems. Produce assessments and briefings tailored to senior decision-makers, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic implications of emerging technologies. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly. 8 years of experience and a related Bachelor's degree Experience conducting strategic foresight or horizon scanning in a national security or technology context. Strong oral and written communication skills. Possesses an expert ability to describe findings and techniques tailored to the intended audience, including technical and nontechnical decision makers. Preferred Qualifications: Deep understanding of emerging technology domains (e.g., AI, quantum, biotech, space systems, autonomy). Experience supporting OBI production and working with Defense Intelligence ontologies. Develops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, draw conclusions from data, and recommend viable solutions to address customer mission needs. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects. Demonstrated experience in solving problems with structured and unstructured data. Experienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills. Strong problem solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ● The pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $99,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: ****************************** The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.