OSINT Analyst - Mid

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 128,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA options

Professional development support

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an OSINT Analyst (Mid) to support a Federal Government client. The role requires deep analytic capabilities and experience with open-source information in a secure environment.

Qualified candidates must have TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain a polygraph, and be a US citizen. The position offers strong compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a climate-controlled work setting.

Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the labor category, with recent work.
Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Ability to defend analytic judgements with sound conclusions and adapt to new information.

Responsibilities

Produce all-source analytic products from public and government open-source materials.
Identify trends, patterns, and relationships to address intelligence requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

8+ years analysis experience

Strong analytical reasoning

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

OSINT Analyst - Mid

Job Code

SSE683

Location

National Capital Region - MD

Reports to

Program Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Supervisory

No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date

10/7/2026

Eligibility / Restrictions

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Security Requirements

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge is looking for qualified individuals to serve as OSINT Analysts at the Mid Level to support a Federal Government client.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for OSINT Analyst - Mid: $110,000 – $128,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following:

Conducts all-source analytic production on sources and products of information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials within established security protocols.
Analyzes foreign and domestic based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information
Understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications
Ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments
Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/ soft copy matrices and/ or web-enabled formats
Ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols
Working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise.
Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines
Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution
Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives
Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/ platforms and human intelligence sources
Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced

Additional Responsibilities

Active TS/SCI - must be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph
Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures
Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information
Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the position
Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems
Must be a US Citizen.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.