Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst (Multiple Levels)

Noblis; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking OSINT Analysts to join our McLean, Virginia team in a mission-driven environment. You will conduct open-source and social media intelligence analyses to identify emerging threats and support counterterrorism assessments for senior leadership and mission partners.

Candidates must have US Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Experience across IC coordination, ICD 203/206 tradecraft, and producing timely analytical reports is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting open-source and social media analysis to support senior leadership with tactical, operational, and strategic assessments.
• Experience monitoring social media platforms and public sources, performing advanced internet research, and integrating disparate data to develop intelligence leads.
• Experience producing analytical reports with key findings and recommendations, coordinating products across the IC and policy partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and social media intelligence analysis to identify threats and support counterterrorism assessments.
• Monitor social media, news, public records, and other sources to identify developments, indicators, and potential threats.
• Perform advanced internet research and integrate information from multiple open sources to develop intelligence leads.
• Evaluate credibility and reliability of open-source information, applying analytic tradecraft for accurate judgments.
• Produce timely analytical reports, assessments, and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Open-source analysis

Social media monitoring

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking OSINT Analyst(s) to work in dynamic mission-oriented environment within McLean, Virginia.

• Conducting open-source and social media intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats and support tactical, operational, and strategic counterterrorism assessments.
• Monitoring social media platforms, news sources, public records, websites, and other publicly available information to identify relevant developments, trends, indicators, and potential threats.
• Performing advanced internet research and integrating disparate information from multiple open sources to develop intelligence leads and assess potential risks.
• Evaluating the credibility, relevance, and reliability of open-source information and applying analytical tradecraft to develop accurate and defensible intelligence judgments.
• Producing timely analytical reports, assessments, summaries, and briefings that communicate key findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and mission stakeholders.
• Coordinating intelligence products and reporting with Intelligence Community, law enforcement, homeland security, and policy partners to support counterterrorism and threat awareness objectives.
• Applying Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft, including ICD 203 and ICD 206, to ensure intelligence products are objective, accurate, properly sourced, and analytically rigorous.
• Supporting continuous mission operations and evolving intelligence requirements, including shift-based coverage, while maintaining timely and accurate situational awareness of emerging threats.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting open-source and social media intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats and support tactical, operational, and strategic counterterrorism assessments.
• Monitoring social media platforms, news sources, public records, websites, and other publicly available information to identify relevant developments, trends, indicators, and potential threats.
• Performing advanced internet research and integrating disparate information from multiple open sources to develop intelligence leads and assess potential risks.
• Evaluating the credibility, relevance, and reliability of open-source information and applying analytical tradecraft to develop accurate and defensible intelligence judgments.
• Producing timely analytical reports, assessments, summaries, and briefings that communicate key findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and mission stakeholders.
• Coordinating intelligence products and reporting with Intelligence Community, law enforcement, homeland security, and policy partners to support counterterrorism and threat awareness objectives.
• Applying Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft, including ICD 203 and ICD 206, to ensure intelligence products are objective, accurate, properly sourced, and analytically rigorous.
• Supporting continuous mission operations and evolving intelligence requirements, including shift-based coverage, while maintaining timely and accurate situational awareness of emerging threats.

Required Qualifications

• Experience conducting open-source and social media intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats and support senior leadership with tactical, operational, and strategic assessments.
• Experience monitoring social media platforms and public sources, performing advanced internet research, and integrating disparate data to develop intelligence leads and assess potential risks.
• Experience producing analytical reports with key findings and recommendations, coordinating products across Intelligence Community, law enforcement, homeland security, and policy partners, and delivering timely, accurate intelligence to support counterterrorism and threat awareness.

Required Minimum Skills And Knowledge

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Multiple levels can be accommodated.

• Junior Level:
• Bachelor's degree OR Master’s OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 3 years of experience OR High-School with 6 years of experience.
• Compensation: $75,000 - $117,225
• Journeyman:
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience
• Compensation: $82,500 - $128,925
• Senior Level:
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience OR Associate's degree with 8 years of experience OR High-School with 11 years of experience
• Compensation: $99,800 - $156,050

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working with an intelligence community department or agency.
• Experience and application of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203 and 206.
• Experience supporting continuous mission operations with the ability to support shift differentials

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $156,050.00 /Yr.