Open Source Research Specialist II - Night Shift

Agile Defense; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA seeks an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. You will monitor sources like social media and news to detect threats using Boolean logic and automated tools, with reports guiding security teams globally.

The role includes a night shift (6:00pm–6:15am, 4 days on/4 days off), a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or 7+ years without a degree), and a Secret clearance to start.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of intelligence analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to summarize information clearly

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence from multiple sources to support security objectives.
• Conduct basic research, compile reports, and identify emerging threats under supervision.
• Support intelligence briefings and contribute to risk and threat assessments.

Skills

Boolean logic

Search tools

Threat intelligence

Communication

Writing clearly

Research skills

Liaison skills

Software learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years experience

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1821

Job Title: Open Source Research Specialist II

Location: Rosslyn, VA

Clearance Level: Secret Clearance Required to Start

Job Description

Agile Defense is looking for an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. As an Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources. The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events. Shift work required for night shift is from 6:00pm-6:15am, 4-days on/4-days off.

• Assists in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence from various sources to support security and operational objectives.


• Conducts basic research, compiles reports, and identifies emerging trends or threats under supervision.


• Supports intelligence briefings and contributes to risk and threat assessments.

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 year of relevant experience or at least 7 years of relevant experience without a degree. Relevant experience includes any positions that required advanced online research or other investigative techniques.

Required Skills

• Foundational knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies.


• Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing


• Ability to write clearly and concisely


• Ability to clearly summarize information in writing


• Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic


• Knowledge of machine language translation methods


• Demonstrated ability to learn new software


• Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms


• Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.

Our Core Values

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.


• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.


• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication, and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.


• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.


• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.


• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities