Publicly Available Information Targeting Analyst Expert (Language Enabled)

Cherokee Federal; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Full time benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Language Enabled PAI/OSINT Targeting Analyst with active TS/SCI clearance to perform advanced intelligence tasks and enable targeted operations. This role requires robust language skills and readiness to deploy in varied environments.

Responsibilities include discovery, translation, analysis, and fusion of PAI data from social media and open sources to support current and future operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for SAP/ACCM per government requirements.
• At least five years of intelligence analysis experience within DoD or an IC organization.
• At least two years of specific experience in PAI/OSINT exploitation.
• Experience supporting special operations forces is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct search discovery, exploitation (including translation), analysis and fusion of PAI in social media, open sources, and other data sets for foreign intelligence purposes.
• Perform entity identification, identity extraction, pattern analysis and profile development across PAI sources.
• Coordinate with government personnel to integrate this information into all-source analysis and targeting processes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Intelligence analysis

Mandarin proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Russian proficiency

Job description

Publicly Available Information Targeting Analyst Expert (Language Enabled)

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Job Description

Language Enabled PAI/OSINT Targeting Analyst

***This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.***

Expert-Level Language-Enabled PAI/OSINT Targeting Analysts shall be capable of performing all baseline PAI/OSINT tasks within a given topical or target portfolio and shall be able to apply Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian language proficiency to their analytic work.

Employees must maintain global readiness and be available to deploy on a no-notice basis to hazardous duty/combat zones. Deployments may be to a theater of operations with permissive, uncertain, or hostile environments while living in austere conditions for extended periods.

Estimated starting salary: $120,000-$135,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Language Enabled PAI/OSINT Targeting Analyst Responsibilities Include:

Conducting search discovery, exploitation (including translation), analysis, and fusion of PAI in social media platforms, open sources, commercial databases, and/or other PAI data sets in support of current and future operations for foreign intelligence purposes

Conduct entity identification, identity extraction, pattern analysis, and profile development across various PAI data sources

Coordinate and collaborate with other government personnel to integrate this information into the all-source analysis and targeting process in support of operations

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Language Enabled PAI/OSINT Targeting Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible.Must meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP) and Alternate Compensatory Classification Measures (ACCM) information.

Must possess at least five (5) years of intelligence analysis experience within DoD or an Intelligence Community organization.Prior experience providing intelligence support to special operations forces conducting operations is strongly preferred.

Within those five (5) years, must possess at least two (2) years of specific experience in PAI/OSINT exploitation.Prior experience providing PAI/OSINT analysis support to special operations forces is strongly preferred.(NOTE: experience with traditional/legacy OSINT duties (e.g., reviewing, translating, and/or reporting feeds from domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news sources) is not considered equivalent experience.

Must have working knowledge of current intelligence analysis and forecasting methodologies and tools, as well as working knowledge of the intelligence community structure, authorities, and capabilities.

Must possess superior written communication skills.

Must possess superior verbal communication skills.Will be required to research, build, staff, and present information and decision briefs at the O-5/GS-14 to General Officer/SES level.

Must be able to demonstrate Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian language proficiency (reading, listening, and translation) required by the Government based on specific mission requirements.At the government’s discretion, analytic experience qualifications may be reduced or waived in order to meet language proficiency requirements.

Must possess a valid US passport

Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental, psychological, background, credit, and security screens as deemed necessary to be considered deployable.

Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/CI clearance.

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Legal Disclaimer:Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our

• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 01:15 PM
• Job Schedule Full time