Job Description

Competencies and Performance Analyst

Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence is actively seeking a Competencies and Performance Analyst to support the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) in strategic workforce planning, workforce modernization, and career mobility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in competency modeling, career path development, and workforce upskilling strategies to enhance IC human capital initiatives.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland 
Schedule (FT/PT):  Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift:  Day
Remote Type:  No Remote
Security Clearance:  Current TS/SCI
Polygraph:  Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic workforce planning expertise to support workforce modernization and mobility initiatives within the IC.
• Develop and implement career path roadmaps for IC professions, ensuring alignment with evolving mission requirements.
• Establish methodologies to formalize IC professions and define measurable success indicators.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly interagency Community of Practice meetings.
• Design and maintain competency models, integrating developmental and training activities at various proficiency levels.
• Collaborate with IC subject matter experts and working groups to address critical human capital priorities.
• Develop and implement workforce upskilling strategies, with a focus on emerging competencies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
• Refine and enhance content in the IC-wide competencies library.
• Provide consultative guidance on workforce analysis best practices.
• Advise IC agencies on human capital policies, workforce modernization, and long-term strategic objectives.
• Conduct data-driven research and analysis to support human capital initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 10+ years, or no degree with 24+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Current Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Proven experience in developing core and leadership competency models.
• Expertise in conducting skills-gap analyses and implementing upskilling strategies.
• Experience in designing and implementing career paths within large organizations.
• Extensive background in strategic workforce planning.
• Knowledge of advancing AI-related competencies within the workforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Range 
$150,000 - $160,000 per year
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX

Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.
• Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
• Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Holiday work, Shift work,

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