OSINT Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an OSINT Analyst to support a complex project for the Department of State. You will help develop OSINT capabilities, select appropriate tools, and perform narrative open-source intelligence across social media, the deep and dark web, and other sources.

You will interact with senior management, join a cross-functional team, and deliver actionable intelligence through analyses, reports, and briefings for both client and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support OSINT technology assessment and tool selection.
• Manage tool enablement for clients with hands-on support.
• Conduct open-source intelligence across social media, deep/dark web, and other sources.
• Perform link analysis and develop network diagrams to illustrate relationships.
• Prepare and deliver client deliverables and brief stakeholders.

Skills

OSINT methods

Data collection

Data analysis

Tool selection

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media analysis tools

Web scraping tools

NLP tools

APIs

Job description

## OSINT AnalystApplylocations: US - DC, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40623**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness Consulting**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Active Top Secret (TS)**What You Will Do:** Guidehouse is seeking an 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, the 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. In this role, you will have an opportunity to interact with the clients’ senior management and brief key stakeholders. You will work as part of a larger cross-functional team, supporting technical/management meetings working alongside the team and client. Day-to-day, you’ll support client deliverables, often concerning various National Security threat actors, to include internal and client deliverables and presentations, day-to-day project logistics, and special projects as the need arises.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.* Performing 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]. 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