OSINT Analyst - Mid

OSINT Analyst - Mid

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an OSINT Analyst that will leverage publicly available information to identify trends and patterns in support of defense intelligence.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for OSINT Analyst - Mid: $90,000 to $95,000. 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Must have three (3) years of experience related to the OSINT Analyst role with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
• Structures analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Able to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Ability to interpret analysis to include, but is 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.
• Able to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally with strong grammar skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) 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 CSE, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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

Similar searchable job titles:

• PAI Analyst
• All Source Analyst
• OSINT Research Specialist
• Intelligence Analyst
• Targeting Analyst

Keywords:

• OSINT
• PAI
• BHTK
• Open IO
• Babel Street

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 42423
• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 05/08/2026, 02:42 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Colorado Springs, CO, United States (On-site)
• Regular or Temporary Regular