Open Source Analyst

Ecompex, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ECOMPEX, Inc. is seeking an Open-Source Analyst to support a government client on-site in Maryland. The role emphasizes open-source intelligence gathering, social media analysis, and threat assessments with a focus on transportation infrastructure and insider threats.

Responsibilities include producing written assessments and visual summaries, using tools like network mapping and I&A concepts, while coordinating with senior officials and ensuring DHS suitability and clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s preferred.
• US Citizenship and Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.
• Experience with analytic tools such as Analyst’s Notebook or similar.
• Experience working with government organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to participate in daily operations with leadership.
• Participate in vetting activities and security threat assessments.
• Analyze the deep web to identify transportation links.
• Apply knowledge of identity resolution concepts and I&A focus areas.
• Conduct insider threat vetting and security assessments.
• Utilize open-source data sources for analysis and reporting.
• Produce written assessments and graphical representations of findings.
• Brief senior officials with summary analyses and source documentation.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Experience with government orgs

Analytic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Analyst's Notebook

Job description

Job Description: Open-Source Analyst

Overview of the Position:

ECOMPEX, Inc., a premiere Government Contract (Gov-Con) service provider, is seeking an Open-Source Analyst to provide supportive services for our government client. This position will be performed on-site.

The ECOMPEX Career Position Supports The Following

• Provide on-site support to participate in daily operations, ensuring continuous collaboration with leadership and managing day to day tasks.
• Participate in establishment activities, security threat assessments and other vetting activities.
• Analyze the deep web using information technology tools to identify transportation links.
• Apply expert knowledge of identity resolution concepts and techniques.
• Conduct vetting and security threat assessments related to insider threats.
• Utilize publicly available social media and other non-conventional data sources for analysis.
• Independently produce written assessments, graphical representations of findings, source documentation, and summary briefings.
• Apply knowledge of key Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) focus areas, including watch-listing, vetting, counterterrorism, transportation infrastructure, and open-source information such as social media.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field of study; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.
• Written and verbal communication skills, to include presentation development for senior ranking Government officials.
• Previous exposure to or experience with some or all the relevant analytic tools such as Analyst’s Notebook, or other open source or commercially deployed network mapping and correlation tools.
• Experience working closely with, or in, government organizations.
• Must have 4 or more years of experience in the above list of responsibilities.

Primary work location:

On-site

Travel Expectations:

Travel is required for this position.

Position Type:

On-site Work Schedule, Salaried position.

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Ecompex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Ecompex has a desire for priority referrals of protected veterans.

Ecompex, Inc. is compliant with requirements of 41 C.F.R.

• 60-1.4(a)(3). This regulation protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

Ecompex, Inc. participates in the E-verify program as required by federal law.

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