OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Senior with Security Clearance

CGS Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS is seeking a Senior OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst to support routine SAP and compartmented projects in Arlington, VA. The role involves OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools, drafting OSIRs, and supporting analytic production requirements. The candidate should have DoD/IC experience and TS/SCI clearance.

CGS emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a strong benefits package as part of its government contracting focus.

Qualifications

• Six years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or the Intelligence Community.
• Two years of OSINT/PAI exploitation experience; preferred experience for special operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements.
• Create collection plans and draft OSINT Reports (OSIRs).
• Support OSINT analytic production requirements and contribute to OSIR quality reviews.
• Ensure all reporting meets Defense Intelligence requirements.

Skills

OSINT collection

OSINT/PAI analysis

OSIR drafting

Briefing at senior levels

Written communications

MS Office proficiency

Education

Six years total intel analyst experience (DoD/IC)

Two years OSINT/PAI exploitation experience

Tools

MAS

OSINT tools

All-source intel tools

Job description

OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Senior Arlington, VA Intel / Full Time On-Site / On-site Work Location: Arlington, VA Employment Type: Full-Time, Senior-Level Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

CGS is seeking a skilledOSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Senior to support routine, Special Access Program (SAP), and compartmented projects, operations, and exercises for all intelligence disciplines.

In this role your overall support will include conducting OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements. Responsible for creating collection plans, drafting Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), and supporting OSINT analytic production requirements. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Conduct OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements.
• Create collection plans, draft Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), and support OSINT analytic production requirements.
• Contribute to OSIR quality reviews and language-based insights and expertise.
• Ensure all reporting meets Defense Intelligence requirements.

Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or the Intelligence Community.
• Two (2) years of specific experience in OSINT/PAI exploitation, analysis, and reporting. Prior experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations in preferred. (Note: experience with traditional/legacy OSINT duties (i.e. reviewing, translating, and/or reporting on feeds from domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news sources) will not be considered equivalent experience).
• Strong proficiency in the current suite of available all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories.
• Strong proficiency in the current suite of available specific OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories, as well as OSINT research and methodology.
• Understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy.
• Strong written communications skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Strong verbal briefing skills, able to brief at the O4/GS13 level or above.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI.

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine years, we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

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#CJ $80,500 - $149,500 a year

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