Investigative OSINT Research Analyst

Guidepost Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions LLC in New York seeks a Research Analyst to perform complex OSINT and public-record research supporting investigations, litigation, due diligence, and client matters. You will scope requests, identify sources, analyze information, and prepare clear, client-ready work product.

The role requires 3–5 years of OSINT/public-records experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and research databases, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years OSINT/public-records research experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital research tools.
• Experience locating, retrieving, and analyzing public records with citations.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations and research using OSINT, public records, and approved tools.
• Scope research requests, identify sources, search strategies, and methodologies.
• Perform public-record research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analyze court records, corporate records, media, and other sources for credibility and relevance.
• Draft client-ready reports, chronologies, and exhibits.
• Coordinate technical support and document retrieval as needed.
• Support business development by researching companies or individuals.
• Collaborate with researchers and investigators to share findings.

Skills

OSINT expertise

Public records

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TLO

IRB

CLEAR

PenLink

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Guidepost Solutions LLC in New York seeks a Research Analyst to perform complex OSINT and public-record research supporting investigations, litigation, due diligence, and client matters. You will scope requests, identify sources, analyze information, and prepare clear, client-ready work product.

The role requires 3–5 years of OSINT/public-records experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and research databases, and strong writing skills.