Federal intelligence jobs
Intelligence specialists (series 0132) collect, analyze and report information for defense, homeland security, law enforcement and foreign affairs missions.
Most positions require a security clearance, often Top Secret/SCI. Applicants should expect a lengthy background investigation. Degrees in international relations, regional studies, languages or data analysis are common preparation.
USAJOBS currently lists 85 open intelligence announcements. The most active recent employers are Central Intelligence Agency, Air National Guard Units and Department of the Air Force Headquarters. 32 of the latest 85 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0132
- Open announcements
- 85
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 32 / 85
Occupation snapshot: Intelligence
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence AnalystsO*NET-SOC 33-3021.06 | $93,790 per year$45.09 per hour2025 data | Below Average outlook0% projected change (2025-2035)7,800 openings per year | High school diploma or equivalent |
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Newest federal intelligence jobs
Intelligence Specialist (Cyber)
Closes Nov 12, 2026U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command · Department of the Army
Fort Gordon, Georgia
$146,389 - $190,308 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (TARGETING)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Offutt AFB, Nebraska
$90,925 - $118,204 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Specialist
Closes Nov 10, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Kunia, Hawaii
$111,119 - $144,457 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Targeting Analyst
Closes Nov 19, 2026Office of the Director of National Intelligence · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Bethesda, Maryland
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 18, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Arlington, Virginia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GG-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 10, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
$101,206 - $131,571 per year · GG-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 10, 2026U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy
MacDill AFB, Florida
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Team Lead, Indo-Pacific Programs, Perceptions, and Influence (PPI)
Closes Nov 10, 2026United States Space Force Forces · Department of the Air Force
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
$110,401 - $143,523 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Closes Nov 16, 2026Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Department of Defense
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
$107,592 - $139,871 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Specialist (GMI Analyst)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Joint Activities · Department of the Army
Miami, Florida
$113,356 - $147,365 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Analyst
Closes Nov 17, 2026Treasury, Departmental Offices · Department of the Treasury
Washington, District of Columbia
$85,447 - $158,322 per year · GS-11 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY
Closes Dec 1, 2026Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force
Hill AFB, Utah
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Intelligence Research Specialist
Closes Nov 6, 2026Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency · Department of Homeland Security
Multiple Locations
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Operations)
Closes Nov 6, 2026U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command · Department of the Army
Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
$128,162 - $166,615 per year · GG-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Operations)
Closes Nov 6, 2026U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command · Department of the Army
Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
$108,455 - $140,994 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Closes Nov 6, 2026Office of Intelligence and Analysis · Department of Homeland Security
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Research Specialist (Global)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services
Atlanta, Georgia
$94,654 - $123,052 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 6, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
$77,460 - $100,703 per year · GG-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Specialist (I&TS)
Closes Nov 9, 2026U.S. Army Cyber Command · Department of the Army
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
$108,455 - $140,994 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 5, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Patrick AFB, Florida
$107,228 - $139,398 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 4, 2026U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy
Quantico, Virginia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
DD, Maritime Safety Office
Closes Nov 12, 2026National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency · Department of Defense
Multiple Locations
$151,661 - $209,600 per year · IP-01
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 4, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Langley AFB, Virginia
$108,019 - $140,426 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 4, 2026Development Finance Corporation · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 4, 2026Development Finance Corporation · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Branch Chief
Closes Nov 12, 2026Treasury, Departmental Offices · Department of the Treasury
Washington, District of Columbia
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 5, 2026U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy
Quantico, Virginia
$102,415 - $133,142 per year · GG-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Research Specialist
Closes Nov 9, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $187,093 per year · GS-13 to 14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Closes Apr 28, 2027Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security
Washington, District of Columbia
$102,415 - $158,322 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Detail
Director, Homeland Identity Intelligence Center
Closes Nov 12, 2026DHS Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security
Washington, District of Columbia
$151,661 - $228,000 per year · ES-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
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