Analytic Team LeadThe Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security. ARLIS combines deep scientific expertise with operational insight to address challenges in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence / machine learning, quantum science, and human-machine teaming. Researchers, scientists, engineers, and analysts at ARLIS collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions through research and development. Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation's security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. UMD-ARLIS is seeking qualified candidates for the Analytic Team Lead role, with expertise in leading all-source analytic teams and research programs. Candidates must have prior experience serving as an intelligence analyst for a U.S. Government all-source agency. Preferred candidates will have experience working as a Branch Chief, Senior Intelligence Analyst (SIA), or in the Senior Analytic Service (SAS) for an all-source U.S. Government Agency. Ideal candidates will have a background in assessing critical and emerging technologies and their implications for national and economic security. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of people, policy, and technology. Successful candidates will contribute to a portfolio of government-sponsored projects addressing emerging challenges in areas such as technology assessment, technology transition and adoption, risk and resilience, governance and policy, and human and organizational factors shaping technology use. Work may include research development, rapid analytic sprints, stakeholder engagement, and the production of actionable insights that inform decision-making across technology strategy, acquisition, and operational planning. Positions may include a focus on applied research, systems-level analysis, policy-relevant technical assessment, and/or field-informed studies of how technologies are used in real-world contexts. Final appointment title and responsibilities will be based on qualifications and matched to programmatic needs. Roles and Responsibilities will vary by project and candidate expertise and may include: Managing teams conducting interdisciplinary research on critical and emerging technologies at the intersection of people, policy, and technology, with an emphasis on national and economic security relevance Guiding assessments of technology capabilities, limitations, and trajectories across a family of technologies, including second- and third-order impacts on missions, markets, and society Analyzing socio-technical adoption and use, including how individuals, organizations, and institutions interact with technologies and how policy and governance shape their evolution Running an analytic program that evaluates technology ecosystems, supply chains, and economics (e.g., production scaling, chokepoints, dependencies, investments, and market structure) that influence technology development and strategic risk Contributing to research proposals and technical work plans, including scoping key intelligence questions, defining methods, and supporting sponsor engagement as needed Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, data scientists, domain experts, behavioral and social scientists, and policy analysts to integrate methods and findings Editing and preparing finished intelligence products and briefings for government stakeholders, translating complex analyses into clear, decision-relevant products (e.g., reports, slide briefings, memos, and research summaries) Developing and mentoring junior researchers or researchers with minimal previous experience applying IC analytic tradecraft to become self-sufficient, full-performance all-source analysts Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.
Minimum Qualifications:
ARLIS is hiring at the Principal Faculty level for the Research Specialist track. In addition to a proven record of excellence in managing and directing an academic or research program, the appointee shall hold a Ph.D. or have at least 5 years of full-time experience as a Senior Faculty Specialist, or its equivalent. Appointments are typically made as five-year contracts. Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References Posting Close Date: 11/30/26 Open Until Filled: YesThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
