Lead OSINT Analyst: National Security Insights

Booz Allen Hamilton; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a highly skilled Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to conduct deep dive research and produce analytic products to support national-security decisions. You will develop OSINT tradecraft, explore data sources, and integrate findings across disciplines for clients and partners.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with disinformation, and the ability to lead multi-location teams, with TS/SCI clearance and a DoD-aligned approach.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with OSINT collection methods, including advanced analytical principles, data exploitation, and developing collection and risk assessments.
• Experience leading multiple teams across different locations.
• Experience interfacing and deconflicting between different teams and departments.
• Experience with digital searches and producing collection requirements, research summaries, presentations, and OSIRs.
• Experience in identifying and analyzing disinformation, including source vetting for bias and inaccuracy.
• Knowledge of DoD OSINT policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of OSINT platforms, datasets, technologies, critical internet environments, and associated tradecraft.
• Ability to conduct independent analysis to support mission requirements and use advanced search techniques and tools to support the usage of OSINT.
• Ability to independently manage research and coordination for both long-term and quick term projects.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Foreign Area Studies, Linguistics, Library Science, or a Research field

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep dive OSINT research and produce analytic products.
• Support intelligence requirements with advanced collection techniques.
• Explore new data sources and create effective queries.
• Combine information from disparate sources to support U.S. Government and partners.
• Test and evaluate new OSINT tools and techniques; write and review reports.
• Advise on policy and procedural improvements.

Skills

OSINT research

Advanced analytics

Team leadership

Policy & regulations

Disinformation analysis

DoD OSINT policies

Data exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Foreign Area Studies, Linguistics, Library Science, or related field

Tools

OSINT platforms

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a highly skilled Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to conduct deep dive research and produce analytic products to support national-security decisions. You will develop OSINT tradecraft, explore data sources, and integrate findings across disciplines for clients and partners.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with disinformation, and the ability to lead multi-location teams, with TS/SCI clearance and a DoD-aligned approach.