OSINT Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Bonus Eligible

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analyst to support a complex Department of State project. The candidate will help develop OSINT capabilities, assist with tool selection, and perform narrative open-source intelligence across multiple data sources to deliver actionable insights.

Required qualifications include an active Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and four years of OSINT experience, with proficiency in OSINT tool selection and analytic writing.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• FOUR (4) years of relevant OSINT experience in data collection and analysis techniques.
• Proficient in OSINT tool selection and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and selection of OSINT technology for identifying and analyzing adversarial narratives.
• Manage tool enablement for clients, including hands-on support and vendor coordination.
• Conduct open-source and proprietary research across social media, deep/dark web, and other sources.
• Perform link analysis and develop network diagrams to illustrate relationships between individuals, organizations, and other entities.

Skills

OSINT

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OSINT Tools

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a n Open-Source Intelligence ( OSINT ) analyst to support a complex project providing technical and advisory services to the Department of State. The candidate will be on the \"ground floor\" of helping the client develop OSINT capabilities . In addition to supporting tool selection, t he candidate will conduct narrative open-source intelligence, engage numerous propriety data sources, and conduct analysis to identify and track activities of interest. They will support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key information gaps, through data collection, from performing analyses to delivery actionable intelligence .

Responsibilities will include but not limited to :

• Supporting the assessment and selection of OSINT technology that will assist the Department in identifying and analyzing adversarial narratives across foreign information environments.
• Managing tool enablement for clients, including hands‑on support and coordination with vendors as needed.
• Conducting open‑source intelligence and proprietary research across social media, deep/dark web, and other sources.
• Perform ing link analysis and develop network diagrams to illustrate relationships between individuals, organizations, and other entities.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• FOUR ( 4 ) years of relevant experience in OSINT and data collection and analysis techniques
• Proficient in OSINT tool selection

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience working with the Department of State and Intelligence Community
• Experience in an international setting
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with technical writing or report production
• A high-quality combination of some interests, skills, and experiences related to: Open-source data sets Open-source tools/software Social media platforms and aggregators for analysis purposes, Syndicated or API-accessed databases Other technology (e.g., natural language processing, web-scraping techniques), Cyber threat intelligence Deep & Dark Web, encrypted apps (e.g., TOR, Telegram) Specialized niche skills/knowledge (e.g., foreign propaganda narratives )

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regardin