OSINT Analyst

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Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required

: None Clearance Required

: Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

: Guidehouse is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analyst to support a complex project providing technical and advisory services to the Department of State. The candidate will be on the “ground floor” of helping the client develop OSINT capabilities. In addition to supporting tool selection, the candidate will conduct narrative open-source intelligence, engage numerous propriety data sources, and conduct analysis to identify and track activities of interest. They will support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key information gaps, through data collection, from performing analyses to delivery actionable intelligence. In this role, you will have an opportunity to interact with the clients’ senior management and brief key stakeholders. You will work as part of a larger cross-functional team, supporting technical/management meetings working alongside the team and client. Day-to-day, you’ll support client deliverables, often concerning various National Security threat actors, to include internal and client deliverables and presentations, day-to-day project logistics, and special projects as the need arises. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Supporting the assessment and selection of OSINT technology that will assist the Department in identifying and analyzing adversarial narratives across foreign information environments.

Managing tool enablement for clients, including hands-on support and coordination with vendors as needed.

Conducting open-source intelligence and proprietary research across social media, deep/dark web, and other sources.

Performing link analysis and develop network diagrams to illustrate relationships between individuals, organizations, and other entities.

What You Will Need

: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree

FOUR (4) years of relevant experience in OSINT and data collection and analysis techniques

Proficient in OSINT tool selection

What Would Be Nice To Have

: Experience working with the Department of State and Intelligence Community

Experience in an international setting

Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions

Strong attention to detail

Experience with technical writing or report production

A high-quality combination of some interests, skills, and experiences related to:

Open-source data sets

Open-source tools/software

Social media platforms and aggregators for analysis purposes,

Syndicated or API-accessed databases

Other technology (e.g., natural language processing, web-scraping techniques),

Cyber threat intelligence

Deep & Dark Web, encrypted apps (e.g., TOR, Telegram)

Specialized niche skills/knowledge (e.g., foreign propaganda narratives)

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer

: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

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