OSINT Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analyst to support a Department of State project. You will help develop OSINT capabilities, select tools, and perform narrative OSINT research across multiple data sources.

You will interact with senior management, work within a cross-functional team, and deliver actionable intelligence while supporting various national security focuses. The position requires an active TS clearance, a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of OSINT experience, and

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret (TS) clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Four (4) years of relevant OSINT experience and data collection/analysis techniques.
• Proficient in OSINT tool selection and use.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Open-source intelligence

OSINT tool selection

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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 regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com