OSINT Analyst

Job Family :
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required :
None
Clearance Required :
Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :
Guidehouse is seeking a n   Open-Source Intelligence ( OSINT )   analyst   to   support   a complex project   providing   technical and advisory   services to   the Department of State.   The candidate will   be   on the “ground floor” of helping the client develop OSINT capabilities .   In addition to supporting tool selection, t he candidate will   conduct   narrative   open-source intelligence, engage   numerous   propriety data sources, and conduct analysis to   identify   and track activities of interest.   They will support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key information gaps, through data collection, from performing analyses to delivery actionable intelligence .

In this role, you will have an opportunity to interact with the clients’ senior management   and   brief key stakeholders.   You will work   as part of a larger   cross-functional   team , support ing   technical/management meetings working along side   the team and client.   Day-to-day,   you’ll   support client deliverables, often concerning various National Security threat actors, to include internal and client deliverables and presentations, day-to-day project   logistics , and special projects as the need arises.

Responsibilities will include   but not limited to :

- Supporting the assessment and   selection   of OSINT technology that will   assist   the Department in   identifying   and analyzing adversarial narratives across foreign information environments.
- Managing tool enablement for clients, including hands-on support and coordination with vendors as needed.
- Conducting open-source intelligence and proprietary research across social media, deep/dark web, and other sources.
- Perform ing   link analysis and develop network diagrams to illustrate relationships between individuals, organizations, and other entities.

What You Will Need :

- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree
- FOUR ( 4 )   years of relevant experience   in   OSINT   and data collection and analysis techniques
- Proficient   in OSINT   tool selection

What Would Be Nice To Have :

- Experience working with the Department of State   and Intelligence Community
- Experience in an international setting
- Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to   clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with technical writing or report production
- A high-quality combination of some interests, skills, and experiences related to:

- Open-source data sets
- Open-source tools/software
- Social media platforms and aggregators for analysis purposes,
- Syndicated or API-accessed databases
- Other technology (e.g., natural language processing, web-scraping techniques),
- Cyber threat intelligence
- Deep & Dark Web, encrypted apps (e.g., TOR, Telegram)
- Specialized niche skills/knowledge (e.g.,   foreign propaganda narratives )

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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