Junior Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst

Global Dimensions, LLC•Quantico, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Dimensions is seeking a Junior Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst to support a mission-critical program in Quantico, Virginia. The role supports the collection, exploitation, analysis, and reporting of open-source intelligence for operational, strategic, and national security objectives. The analyst responds to Government Requests for Information and other intelligence taskings by collecting, evaluating, and synthesizing publicly available information into actionable intelligence products. The position requires use of commercial OSINT tools and managed attribution technologies, and work in accordance with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense standards. The analyst works with Government personnel to clarify requirements and refine collection strategies; researches information across commercial and government systems; produces reports, assessments, briefings, and other analytical products; and maintains databases with Data Analysts and Data Scientists. The position also involves evaluating sources and information, using structured analytic techniques, supporting OSINT methodologies and training, and presenting findings to Government stakeholders.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
Completion of a joint-accredited OSINT training course, such as EOSINT, OS301/OS302, ONI OSINT Fundamentals, Introduction to OSINT, DIA BOTC, NGA OSINT Course, NERD, CASO, SANS SEC497, or SANS SEC587.
Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited institution; alternatively, four additional years of directly related experience (seven years total) may substitute for the degree.
At least three years of experience conducting intelligence analysis or OSINT-related work, with at least some experience obtained within the past two years.
Experience using commercial OSINT tools and online research platforms.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community and Department of Defense classification guidance and handling procedures.
Experience producing intelligence reports, briefings, and analytical assessments.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidance and security procedures.
Ability to conduct structured, methodical research while complying with security protocols.
Ability to collect, evaluate, organize, synthesize, and maintain information from multiple open sources.
Ability to assess the credibility, reliability, and relevance of publicly available information.
Ability to identify inconsistencies, contradictions, deception, and information gaps across sources.
Ability to apply structured analytic techniques, including Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil's Advocacy, High-Impact/Low-Impact Analysis, Alternative Futures Analysis, and Red Team Analysis.
Ability to evaluate intelligence reporting and understand collection capabilities, limitations, and collection management processes.
Ability to produce timely, concise, and well-supported reports, assessments, briefings, and presentations.
Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and contribute effectively to collaborative analytical teams.

Nice To Haves

Foreign-language proficiency in Arabic, Farsi (Persian), Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian, with a current DLPT score of 3/3 or higher obtained within the past five years.
Experience using managed attribution technologies.
Experience with advanced OSINT collection platforms, link analysis, geospatial analysis, and social media exploitation tools.
Experience supporting MCIA, DIA, NSA, or other Intelligence Community organizations.
Experience administering or supporting Expeditionary OSINT training.
Familiarity with data science, data visualization, or scripting languages such as Python.

Responsibilities

Conduct OSINT collection, exploitation, analysis, and reporting for Government Requests for Information and operational taskings.
Collaborate with Government personnel to clarify intelligence requirements and refine collection strategies.
Collect, evaluate, and analyze publicly available information through commercial internet resources, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, SCINet, and approved government systems.
Develop and execute open-source research strategies to address intelligence gaps and mission requirements.
Produce timely, accurate, and well-supported Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), assessments, briefings, and other analytical products.
Populate, maintain, and validate databases supporting OSINT operations in coordination with Data Analysts and Data Scientists.
Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, relationships, patterns, and correlations across sources.
Use Commercial Off-the-Shelf tools to aggregate, structure, visualize, and assess open-source information.
Evaluate the relevance, credibility, authenticity, and reliability of information and its originating sources.
Use managed attribution software and associated online tradecraft while considering operational limitations and security requirements.
Integrate data from multiple tools and sources to develop analytical approaches.
Manually exploit media, social media, academic publications, government documents, videos, mapping applications, and other public sources.
Verify information using multiple verification techniques and digital investigative methods.
Translate foreign-language content into English when applicable language skills are available.
Prepare reports, graphics, presentations, and briefings using Microsoft Office applications.
Present analytical findings and research methodologies to Government stakeholders.
Participate in meetings, conferences, training events, and operational exercises.
Assist in evaluating emerging OSINT technologies, tools, and tradecraft.
Support development of SOPs, best practices, and OSINT methodologies.
Assist with training and mentoring Government personnel on OSINT tradecraft and analytical techniques when required.
Perform additional duties in support of mission objectives.