Open-Source Analyst (Active Secret Clearance Required)

ARA Brand; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a full-time Open-Source Analyst with an active SECRET clearance to conduct data-driven analysis of publicly available information and related data sources.

The role involves locating CAI/PAI/CTD, AdTech data, and developing queries to support mission objectives for our government client and warfighters. This on-site position emphasizes analytical research and rapid intelligence responses.

Job description

Open-Source Analyst (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: OPENS010133

• Posted : September 29, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Huntsville, AL 35898, USA

Description

Are you skilled in intelligence and information analysis, data analysis, and extracting essential data from the nonessential?

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc ., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time skilled Open-Source Analyst who will conduct data-driven strategies to shape the future of our business facing products across measurement and optimization. This position is a full-time position located on-site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama. The Open-Source Analyst will utilize their data science and analytical skills, to help identify and solve the customer’s biggest challenges.

You’ll find and work with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content. This content includes Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercial Telemetry Data (CTD) and Advertising Technology (AdTech). Open-Source Analyst will analyze and process large collection-related datasets according to organizational priorities. You’ll work closely with DoW and warfighters to understand their questions and requirements and then dig into the publicly available data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. The successful candidate will be familiar with analytical research, ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS), and the Advertising Technology (AdTech) environment. Explore new data sources, create effective queries, and combine information from diverse sources to support the mission. You’ll need the ability to think quickly, adapt to various environments, work, and communicate effectively with various teams, management, external/internal customers.

This position will require passing a national background check. Must have Active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain a Top-Secret from the US Department of War.

Base Pay Ranges: From $95,000 - $105,000 annually; it is based on years of experience as a specialized and knowledge that you may bring to the position.

Open-Source Analyst Must Haves:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS


• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Information Analysis, Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years relevant work experience, OR Degree waived with 8+ years’ experience in Intelligence or Information Analysis, Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent


• Hands on experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Intelligence or Information Analysis, Analytical Research, or Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS)


• Experience with link/nodal analysis, including developing collection plans and risk assessments


• Background and knowledge in supporting DoW Service Components, preferably US Army


• In-depth experience of internet-based research, advanced search algorithms, including Boolean logic, and search engines


• Knowledge of internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases


• Industry experience with data science, analytics, machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering


• Ability to communicate and brief senior leaders with technical aptitude


• Ability to provide rapid intelligence responses


• Ability to write technical products


• Strong knowledge and experience with data querying and aggregation


• Strong analytical research skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy


• Other duties as assigned

Wish List/Preferred:

• Active/Current TS/SCI Clearance


• Master’s degree (in Intelligence Studies, Information Analysis, Computer Science or related field) or technical equivalent


• 5+ years’ experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Intelligence or Information Analysis, Analytical Research, or equivalent

Who is ARA?
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a 100% employee-owned technology solutions company with more than 2,300 employee-owners across the United States and beyond. Our dedicated team brings deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex challenges – creating innovative solutions that protect our safety, security, and way of life. At ARA, every project is an opportunity to exceed expectations. We deliver solutions that not only meet mission objectives but unlock new possibilities for the future.

*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: www.ara.com

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