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# Discovery & Collection Specialist - Senior Job#476 at Allen Integrated Solutions

- **Company:** Allen Integrated Solutions
- **Location:** Springfield Virginia, United States
- **Posted:** 2024-05-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allenintegratedsolutions/jobs/6003832003

## Job description

Discovery & Collection Specialist - Senior (10-12 Years experience)

Location: Springfield, VA

## TS/SCI REQUIRED

Analyze a variety of information and intelligence relevant to the threats facing the systems, assets, and resources critical to the nation and develop relevant research studies and recommendations. Lead or participate in approved studies, as needed. Provide additional analysis in response to specific threats and incident reports, as needed. Manage program and project implementation and make significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.

Minimum Education/Work Experience:

- Experience as a geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) collection manager or source strategies analyst (SSA), including managing geospatial information needs within GEOINT Information Management Services (GIMS)
- Knowledge of GEOINT tasking and collection processes and protocols
- Knowledge of national, commercial, and airborne GEOINT sensors and capabilities
- Knowledge of multiINT sources and capabilities
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team to develop GEOINT collection strategies
- Ability to collaborate with GEOINT analysts to deconstruct problems and develop effective collection approaches
- Ability to liaise with partners across the intelligence community (IC) and DoD to innovate and enable intelligence integration
- HS diploma or GED
- GIMS Certification

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

- Experience as an adjudicator within GIMS
- Experience as an imagery or geospatial analyst
- Experience with GIMS Advanced Search and Netcentric GEOINT Discovery Services (NGDS)
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary intelligence (MDI) or event portal strategy (EPS) development
- Ability to facilitate interagency collaboration
- BA or BS degree preferred; MA or MS degree a plus

## About Allen Integrated Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Allen Integrated Solutions (AIS) is a mission-focused government services company delivering advanced engineering, analytics, and operational support to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Stafford, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (the company notes "decades" of experience but does not specify a founding year)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Government services, national security, defense contracting
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, primarily the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) – business-to-government (B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Support complex government missions through experienced professionals and disciplined execution" – with a focus on quality, integrity, and mission success ([allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/))

## Products & Services
AIS offers a range of professional and technical services, not packaged products. Major service lines include:

- **Systems Engineering & Acquisition Support**: End-to-end systems engineering, acquisition lifecycle management, quick reaction capabilities, and special access programs ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))
- **Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) & Intelligence Professional Services**: Advanced GEOINT analysis, collection management, modeling, visualization, and analytic solutions for the IC and COCOMs ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))
- **Cybersecurity & IT Professional Services**: Certified cybersecurity support (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+), full-spectrum cyberspace operations, cyber/EW threat intelligence, and ML-enabled analytical processing ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))
- **Data Science & Visualization**: Advanced analytics, predictive modeling, dynamic dashboards using Python, R, SQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and GIS platforms ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))
- **Agile Transformation & SAFe Expertise**: Enterprise-level agile transformation applying Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, release train management, and coaching ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))
- **Program & Portfolio Management**: PMP/PgMP/FAC-certified program management, earned value management, performance analytics, and decision support dashboards ([allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not disclosed; total funding not applicable (bootstrapped/private). The company is actively hiring – **106 open positions** listed on their Greenhouse careers page as of the search date ([greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allenintegratedsolutions?gh_src=4325a9e13us))
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; the company holds prime and subcontract vehicles for government customers but no named investors
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Large number of active job openings (106) indicates significant expansion
  - Statement on website: "Our growth reflects a continued commitment to quality, integrity, and mission success" ([allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/))
  - Serving "decades" of mission experience, with a focus on emerging technology areas like cyberspace operations and agile transformation

## Competitive Advantages
- **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) & Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)** – provides preferential contracting status in the federal market
- **Deep classified experience**: Proven ability to operate in complex, classified environments across the IC and DoD
- **Certified expertise**: Staff hold CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, PMP, PgMP, SAFe certifications, and more
- **Full lifecycle capability**: From strategy and requirements through delivery and sustainment, covering engineering, intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and program management
- **Geospatial intelligence specialization**: Trusted advisor to NGA, COCOMs, and the broader IC, with strong analytic rigor

## Strategic Focus
- Expand capabilities in **cybersecurity, data science, and agile transformation** to meet evolving national security threats
- Leverage **WOSB/VOSB status** to win new government contracts and prime vehicles
- **Talent acquisition**: Actively hiring cleared professionals across multiple disciplines (acquisition, data science, geospatial intelligence, cybersecurity, program management) – indicating a focus on scaling the workforce
- Continue delivering **quick reaction capabilities** and integrating emerging technologies for operational environments

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: Directly support U.S. national security and defense missions – a strong value proposition for cleared professionals seeking purpose
- **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan, plus digital resources and personalized support ([allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/careers/))
- **Career growth**: The company states it invests in employees’ learning, development, and new challenges as the company expands ([allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/careers/))
- **Culture**: Emphasizes diversity of experiences, talents, and perspectives; teamwork united by a shared mission ([allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/careers/))
- **Work location**: Headquarters in Stafford, VA; many roles in Springfield, VA, Washington DC, and other government hub locations. Some positions are **hybrid** (e.g., Business Financial Manager) ([greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allenintegratedsolutions?gh_src=4325a9e13us))
- **Security clearance**: Most roles require an active security clearance, making AIS a natural fit for cleared professionals

## Sources
1. [allenintegratedsolutions.com](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/) – Company home page, mission, history, contract vehicles
2. [allenintegratedsolutions.com/about](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/about/) – About page, entity type, NAICS codes, business categories
3. [allenintegratedsolutions.com/careers](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/careers/) – Benefits, culture, career growth statements
4. [allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities](https://www.allenintegratedsolutions.com/capabilities/) – Full capabilities list (GEOINT, cybersecurity, data science, agile, systems engineering, program management)
5. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allenintegratedsolutions?gh_src=4325a9e13us) – Current job openings (106 positions), including hybrid roles

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