PAI Analyst

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis Job Qualifications: Skills: Analytical Thinking, Research Techniques, Statistical Analysis Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: The PAI Analyst will conduct research, collection, analysis, and synthesis of open-source and publicly available information (PAI) to support the creation of industry reports, planning documents, assessments, and information papers. This role requires a strong understanding of the social media landscape, as well as the technical proficiency to create, manage, and assess online social media accounts in support of mission objectives. The analyst will apply structured analytic techniques, digital tradecraft, and intelligence writing standards to produce high-quality products for senior leaders. HOW A PAI ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Conducts open-source and publicly available information research to develop assessments, reports, and planning products. Gathers and synthesizes information from multiple sources including surface, deep, and dark web environments. Produces professional reports and information papers using U.S. military writing style and analytic standards. Creates, manages, and evaluates online social media accounts to support mission activities and digital engagement requirements. Utilizes Boolean logic, advanced queries, and digital tradecraft to conduct targeted research. Applies knowledge of social media analytics and commercial marketing practices to assess platform performance and messaging effectiveness. Supports planning efforts with industry research, data interpretation, and structured analysis. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred; equivalent relevant work experience and technical accreditations may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience: Experience in open-source research, information gathering, and related analytic methodologies. Experience as an intelligence analyst with demonstrated ability to produce professional military‑style reports and assessments. Security Clearance Level: Minimum DoD Secret clearance required. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of surface, deep, and dark web research techniques. Working knowledge of Boolean operators, advanced search queries, and digital investigative tradecraft. Strong understanding of the social media environment and hands‑on experience operating and managing online social media accounts. Knowledge of social media analytics and commercial marketing best practices. Ability to synthesize data and communicate findings in clear written and visual formats. Preferred Skills: Technical knowledge of social media platforms, commercial datasets, and analytical tools. Familiarity with relational database visualization tools and the ability to communicate insights through visual products. Understanding of web development principles, website curation, internet footprint analysis, and digital fingerprinting. Location: [Customer Site] Tampa, FL GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. #armajobs The likely salary range for this position is $80,750 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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