Open-Source Investigations Specialist

Seerist, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

401(k) matching

Long-term incentives

Health, dental, vision, and life plans

Flexible and fun work environment

Unlimited PTO

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Stipend

Job summary

Seerist, Inc. is seeking an Open-Source Investigations Analyst to join our Research & Collections team in a hybrid role based in Reston, VA. You will assess sources, verify provenance, and understand misinformation within security and geopolitical contexts to improve our platform.

Collaborate with research, product, and data science teams to translate user needs into research priorities, helping customers understand risk and supporting product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in open-source investigations and source discovery.
• Ability to verify sources and assess reliability.
• Identify connections across multiple sources and assess context.
• Strong understanding of security and geopolitical developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research priorities.

Responsibilities

• Discover and assess sources; identify provenance and limitations.
• Investigate misinformation sources and networks and their influence.
• Track changes in information landscapes across mainstream and social platforms.
• Collaborate with product, data science, and research teams to inform improvements.
• Translate users’ information needs into research and collection priorities.
• Explain source coverage and capabilities to customers and prospects.

Skills

Open-source research

Source verification

Analytical thinking

Geopolitical awareness

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Misinformation analysis

Tools

Data analysis tools

Research databases

Job description

Seerist, Inc. is seeking an Open-Source Investigations Analyst to join our Research & Collections team in a hybrid role based in Reston, VA. You will assess sources, verify provenance, and understand misinformation within security and geopolitical contexts to improve our platform.

Collaborate with research, product, and data science teams to translate user needs into research priorities, helping customers understand risk and supporting product development.