DCSA OSINT Analyst

Patriot Defense Group, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Defense Group, LLC in Arlington, VA, is seeking a mid-level OSINT analyst to review packages for submission requirements and provide guidance to customers on corrections and status inquiries. The role involves producing Threat Information Reports and all-source research to inform defense intelligence needs.

Active TS-SCI clearance is required. The candidate should have 8+ years of relevant analysis experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong report writing and briefing skills to support

Qualifications

• Active TS-SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of analysis experience, with recent work in the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong ability to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for intelligence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source research and threat analysis for U.S. and foreign entities.
• Produce Threat Information Reports and other actionable analytics.
• Disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders.
• Review submitted packages for basic requirements and provide guidance.
• Support risk management and decision-making through reports and briefings.

Skills

Data analysis

Trend analysis

Problem solving

Written reports

Briefings

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provide mid-level analytic expertise to DCSA OSINT Analysis by reviewing submitted packages to confirm they meet basic submission requirements and by providing direction and support to customers who need to correct package errors or ask status questions. The analyst also produces RIRs by conducting all-source research using public, private, U.S. Government, and foreign government open-source materials, then evaluating the information against established DCSA risk indicators. The analyst assesses foreign and domestic publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights for defense intelligence requirements. IS Entity Vetting (EV) consists of three mission areas: the Verification and Triage Unit (VTU), Due Diligence Unit (DDU), and Risk Management Unit (RMU). EV is responsible for producing timely, relevant, and actionable triage, business, and security-focused due diligence research, reporting, analysis, risk management products, recommendations, and decisions to evaluate risk and FOCI; negotiate and sustain risk management strategies and FOCI action plans; and provide end-to-end management support for these processes. CI supports these processes through its Threat Integration Branch (TIB), which provides timely, relevant, and actionable threat reports that help EV decision-makers determine prudent actions in a particular case.

• Conduct analytical research that establishes threat to U.S. technologies, information, and supply chains impacting cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA.
• Responsible for processing, updating, and tracking cases, actions, products, and reviews in the identified system of record and other databases.
• Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting on USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains.
• Conduct all-source, business, security, and intelligence-related research and analysis, including, but not limited to commercial subscription tools (e.g. Bloomberg), open-source research, Government databases, and intelligence reporting aimed at U.S. and foreign companies and affiliated parties (key management personnel, suppliers, partners, creditors, owners, investors, and other U.S. and foreign affiliations) while producing Threat Information Reports (TIRs).
• Develop analytical products that effectively articulate threats.
• Demonstrate analytic integrity, rigor, and tradecraft standards by adhering to applicable IC Directives and DoD Instructions.
• Produce analytic products within established time.
• Disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders.
• Some locations may require local travel within the U.S.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Active TS-SCI clearance required.
• Desired Experience: At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the following areas:
• Applying data analysis, trend analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommend solutions.
• Ability and skill in communicating intelligence information verbally and in writing.
• Conducting strategic communications with key stakeholders, including preparing written reports, leading conferences, and giving briefings.
• Conducting research effectively and efficiently at classified and unclassified levels (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Office Tools, etc.)
• Knowledge of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as a good command of the English language.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• May be required to lift general office items weighing 20–30 lbs.
• This position is expected to work in the office five days a week, with occasional telework dependent on the government’s needs.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles.

Preferred:

• DCSA and DoD work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

This is an in-office position, with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting up to 20-30 lbs., constant sitting while using a computer, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities to communicate, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.