Defense Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

Guidehouse•Reston, VA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to policy formulation, planning, coordination, and providing strategic advice to assist in developing policies, programs, and strategies Conduct policy research, analysis and formulation aimed at enabling innovation in the Defense OSINT Enterprise and supports effective planning, production, and management of OSINT resources. Shall develop written materials to support Review Intelligence Community policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures for application to the design and drafting of corresponding doctrine, including SOPs and field guidance Conduct data research, assembly, and analysis; participate in focus groups; and prepare draft documents and presentations as needed Prepare background papers, briefing notes, and policy analysis on a wide range of OSINT policy and planning issues, as requested by Government leadership, in support of customer initiatives and activities Provide complete written products that are free of typos and grammatical mistakes, and ensuring the products have been written for the appropriate audience Compile and organize data, as well as conduct research, analysis, and coordination of strategy, policy and doctrine at the IC, DoD, Service, and Command levels Review and evaluate existing policies across the Defense OSINT Enterprise, and other intelligence disciplines, synthesizing findings to identify and recommend best practices for applicability and/or adaptability to the development of policy and doctrine. Shall work closely with stakeholders to determine the goals and objectives of OSINT policies Support executive-level projects and analyze, assess, and develop future strategy and guidance governing DoD OSINT operations Research IC, DoD, and interagency policy formulations on OSINT issues and foreign partner agreements, ensuring authorities, concerns and equities are accurately represented Support the advancement of Defense OSINT research, technological capabilities, and knowledge sharing efforts across various stakeholders. The performance of these requirements shall take place, in part, through collaborative efforts such as working groups, panel discussions, and speaking engagements with various mission partners and strategic stakeholders. This position is 100% onsite at client location with limited telework options

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor's Degree
SIX (6) years of experience supporting the federal government, DoD or intelligence community
Knowledge of DOD/IC OSINT policy and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience supporting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) or Human Intelligence (HUMINT) in the Defense or Intelligence community at the senior level
Demonstrated strong writing skills and other communication skills
Demonstrated skills in policy and strategy development
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Provide support to policy formulation, planning, coordination, and providing strategic advice to assist in developing policies, programs, and strategies
Conduct policy research, analysis and formulation aimed at enabling innovation in the Defense OSINT Enterprise and supports effective planning, production, and management of OSINT resources. Shall develop written materials to support
Review Intelligence Community policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures for application to the design and drafting of corresponding doctrine, including SOPs and field guidance
Conduct data research, assembly, and analysis; participate in focus groups; and prepare draft documents and presentations as needed
Prepare background papers, briefing notes, and policy analysis on a wide range of OSINT policy and planning issues, as requested by Government leadership, in support of customer initiatives and activities
Provide complete written products that are free of typos and grammatical mistakes, and ensuring the products have been written for the appropriate audience
Compile and organize data, as well as conduct research, analysis, and coordination of strategy, policy and doctrine at the IC, DoD, Service, and Command levels
Review and evaluate existing policies across the Defense OSINT Enterprise, and other intelligence disciplines, synthesizing findings to identify and recommend best practices for applicability and/or adaptability to the development of policy and doctrine. Shall work closely with stakeholders to determine the goals and objectives of OSINT policies
Support executive-level projects and analyze, assess, and develop future strategy and guidance governing DoD OSINT operations
Research IC, DoD, and interagency policy formulations on OSINT issues and foreign partner agreements, ensuring authorities, concerns and equities are accurately represented
Support the advancement of Defense OSINT research, technological capabilities, and knowledge sharing efforts across various stakeholders. The performance of these requirements shall take place, in part, through collaborative efforts such as working groups, panel discussions, and speaking engagements with various mission partners and strategic stakeholders.

Benefits

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