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Accenture lists this Principal Operational Intelligence Analyst opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We Are
Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose mission is to improve the way the world works and lives. With access to innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global network of diverse talent, we help clients transform and operate at scale in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are seeking an experienced Principal Intelligence Analyst to join our advanced cyber intelligence capability.
Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover across the full security lifecycle. Our teams bring together deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and threat intelligence capabilities to help clients anticipate and defend against emerging cyber threats.
You Are
An experienced cyber threat intelligence professional who operates as a senior individual contributor with broad expertise across multiple intelligence disciplines. You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift quickly and are comfortable stepping into complex analytical problems without requiring detailed direction. You bring strong analytical rigor, produce consistently high-quality outputs, and influence outcomes across teams without formal authority.
The Work
As a Principal Operational Intelligence Analyst, you will serve as a flexible, high-impact analytical resource across multiple intelligence teams. You will be deployed based on priority needs, surge demand, and cross-cutting analytical challenges, contributing across the intelligence lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
Deliver intelligence analysis across multiple domains, including collection, attribution, campaign tracking, and technical threat analysis
Produce high-quality intelligence products that support operational and strategic decision-making
Apply structured analytic techniques to assess threat activity and develop defensible assessments
Conduct quality review of analytical products, including attribution and campaign analysis
Support cross-team coordination and contribute to priority intelligence efforts without formal management responsibility
Provide surge support to high-priority intelligence requirements and emerging threat scenarios
Mentor and onboard analysts across multiple teams, contributing to overall analytical capability development
Brief senior stakeholders on intelligence findings, often on short timelines
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's what you need
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), cyber operations, or intelligence analysis
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience across at least two intelligence disciplines, including collection, attribution, campaign analysis, or technical threat analysis
Minimum 3 years of experience using at least one Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) and at least 2 years of experience leveraging commercial CTI providers (e.g., Flashpoint, Recorded Future, Intel 471, Cybersixgill)
Minimum 3 years of experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework in intelligence analysis, reporting, or threat modeling
Minimum 3 years of experience using structured analytic techniques (e.g., Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, key assumptions checks, diamond model) in intelligence production
Minimum 3 years of experience applying estimative language and confidence levels in written intelligence assessments
Minimum 2 years of experience serving in a senior analytical capacity (e.g., deputy analyst, principal analyst, or equivalent role supporting operational or enterprise intelligence functions)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Professional Skill Requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver intelligence briefings to senior stakeholders
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Demonstrated track record of producing multiple high-quality intelligence products across different domains, including at least 10-15 completed deliverables (e.g., reports, briefs, or assessments)
Bonus points if you have
Working knowledge across multiple CTI domains without specialization in a single area to the exclusion of others
Understanding of the operational, tactical, and strategic intelligence levels and associated outputs
Familiarity with the full cyber threat intelligence lifecycle, including requirements, collection, analysis, and dissemination
Knowledge of priority threat actors, major campaigns, and evolving underground ecosystem dynamics
Ability to conduct quality review and editorial refinement of intelligence products produced by other analysts
Experience performing analysis that crosses traditional CTI boundaries, integrating multiple intelligence types
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without formal authority, coordinating across teams and stakeholders
Comfort operating without a fixed team structure, adapting to changing priorities and assignments
Experience mentoring and developing analysts across multiple teams or functions
High degree of discretion when working with sensitive intelligence and leadership stakeholders
Ability to consistently produce exceptional written analytical products that set quality standards
Strong editorial skills, including the ability to refine and elevate analytical reporting to publication-ready quality
Experience delivering briefings to senior leadership stakeholders with limited preparation time
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/01/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $293,800
Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800
District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
Maine $80,400 to $216,200
Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
New York $87,400 to $293,800
New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
Ohio $87,400 to $235,000
Virginia $87,400 to $270,300
Washington $100,500 to $270,300
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seattle, WA, 98127, US
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