OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (CYBER)

Quantum Research International; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) seeks an Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to support Army/DoD missions by researching publicly available information and delivering clear, actionable insights to government customers.

The role requires a Top Secret or Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, strong written and verbal communication, and experience turning data from diverse sources into briefing-ready products.

Formación

• Active Top Secret clearance or Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• AS/BS degree preferred or 3 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience conducting open-source intelligence and all-source research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and government customers.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct open-source research using publicly available information, government databases, news media, and other sources.
• Evaluate, correlate, and synthesize information from multiple sources to answer customer requirements.
• Identify trends, patterns, relationships, vulnerabilities, and indicators relevant to DoD missions.
• Analyze cyber threat information to support mission planning and risk awareness.
• Analyze foreign and domestic publicly available information to support operational risk and decision-making.
• Use structured analytic methods to evaluate source reliability and confidence levels.
• Develop written assessments, briefings, dashboards, and visual products for stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver concise briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders.
• Develop analytic templates, research workflows, and reporting formats.
• Collaborate with government customers and mission partners.

Conocimientos

Top Secret clearance

Security clearance eligibility

Open-source research

Report writing

Briefings to leaders

Educación

AS/BS degree or 3 years experience

Descripción del empleo

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OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (CYBER)

Full Time HUNTSVILLE, AL, HUNTSVILLE, AL, US

Overview :
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview FL; and Tupelo, MS

Mission:

Quantum Research Intl. is seeking a motivated mission-focused Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to support Department of War customers through the research, analysis, and reporting of publicly available information. The ideal candidate is a cleared analyst who can conduct open-source research, identify relevant patterns and risks, and turn large amounts of public data into clear, actionable insights for operational and senior-level stakeholders.

This role supports Army and DoD missions by helping customers understand what can be learned from open sources, public records, social media, technical information, geospatial data, news reporting, government documents, commercial data, and other publicly accessible information. The role also includes cyber threat research support, including analysis of adversary tradecraft, vulnerability context, cyber infrastructure indicators, and publicly available exploit or tool information to support risk awareness and mission planning.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct open-source research using publicly available information, commercial data, social media, public records, government databases, news media, forums, and technical sources


• Evaluate, correlate, and synthesize information from multiple open sources to answer customer requirements


• Identify trends, patterns, relationships, vulnerabilities, and indicators relevant to Army, DoW, and Defense Industrial Base missions


• Analyze adversary cyber tactics, techniques, procedures, infrastructure, tooling, and publicly available vulnerability information to support mission planning and risk awareness


• Analyze foreign and domestic publicly available information to support operational risk, threat awareness, and decision-making


• Use structured analytic methods to evaluate source reliability, information credibility, intelligence gaps, and confidence levels


• Support geospatial, technical, cyber, RF/EW, supply chain, or operational research efforts when relevant to customer requirements


• Develop written assessments, briefings, dashboards, and visual products that communicate findings clearly and professionally


• Prepare and deliver concise briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders and government customers


• Develop and maintain analytic templates, research workflows, source lists, standard operating procedures, and reporting formats


• Other duties as assigned as they pertain to the scope of mission and business contract requirements

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance, or Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.


• Candidates must be able to maintain eligibility for access to classified information


• AS/BS degree is preferred or 3 years experience in lieu of degree


• Experience conducting open-source research, publicly available information analysis, all-source intelligence analysis, investigations, cyber threat intelligence, or related national security analysis


• Familiarity with cyber threat actors, vulnerability research, adversary infrastructure, exploit trends, or offensive cyber concepts


• Strong ability to gather, organize, validate, and analyze information from diverse public sources


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports, briefings, executive summaries, or intelligence products


• Ability to work in a fast-paced mission environment with changing priorities, short timelines, and multiple stakeholders

Desired Skills and Qualificatons:

• Curious, detail-oriented, and persistent in finding information across open sources.


• Able to think critically about what publicly available information reveals and how it may be used by adversaries.


• Comfortable working across operational, technical, cyber, intelligence, geospatial, and programmatic topics.


• Familiar with adversary cyber tradecraft, vulnerability research, and offensive cyber concepts without losing focus on responsible analysis and compliance.


• Capable of turning complex research into concise, professional, decision-ready products.


• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable briefing senior stakeholders


• Supports a cleared national security mission in a collaborative analytical environment.


• Requires coordination with government customers, technical teams, operational stakeholders, and mission partners.


• Includes both independent open-source research and team-based product development.


• May require work in classified environments depending on customer and mission needs.

Requires strong attention to policy, classification guidance, and responsible use of publicly available information.

Certifications:
Applicable Certifications a plus include but are not limited to any of the following: Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst/CySA+, Cyber Threat Intelligence/GCTI, Cyber Analyst Course). Note: Some may be obtained as condition of employment by obtaining within time from of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.