Exploitation Specialist

Leidos•Reston, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Media Exploitation Specialist to support an Intelligence Community customer in the National Capital Region through an open-source services contract. The role collects, evaluates, processes, and enriches open-source and emerging-technology information to support intelligence requirements and identify actionable insights. The specialist conducts research, assesses sources, analyzes trends, maintains structured data, synthesizes findings, and produces intelligence products in accordance with customer standards and data management plans. The work focuses on open-source intelligence and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, generative AI, large language models, quantum computing, telecommunications, energy, semiconductors, data centers, financial technology, rare earth minerals, and advanced computing. The specialist responds to customer-directed research requirements, collaborates with customer stakeholders and team members, communicates findings, and maintains awareness of mission priorities, emerging threats, and technological developments. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or a master's degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience conducting research, evaluating sources, analyzing information, synthesizing findings, and producing written reports in accordance with established standards, or equivalent education or training in a relevant discipline.
Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, large language models, advanced computing, global media environments, and emerging technology trends and developments.
Experience with open-source intelligence gathering, social media exploitation, digital media research, publicly available information analysis, source discovery, and source validation.
Experience with web scraping tools, advanced internet search methodologies, Boolean search logic, and digital information discovery techniques.
Ability to work independently and within embedded customer teams.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate research findings, intelligence assessments, complex technical information, and strategic recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Open Source Enterprise (OSE) environment.
Experience researching and analyzing emerging technology topics.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly communications.
Strong analytical writing and editing skills.
Experience with large language models, generative AI tools, natural language processing, or AI-assisted user experiences.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience working across multiple organizations, offices, and agencies.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in dynamic, team-oriented environments.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize competing requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and exploit internet-based media and open-source information related to emerging technologies.
Conduct comprehensive open-source research, discover sources, and assess source quality and reliability.
Identify and analyze trends, patterns, relationships, and developments relevant to customer missions.
Collect, analyze, synthesize, and summarize qualitative and quantitative information.
Produce timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence products, assessments, reports, analytical summaries, and customer-directed research products.
Apply analytical methodologies to assess significant trends, information reliability, strategic insights, and mission impacts.
Research and evaluate developments in emerging and mission-critical technology sectors.
Develop and maintain structured datasets and research baselines, ensuring information is accurate, consistent, accessible, and compliant with customer data management plans.
Respond to customer-directed collection and research requirements, collaborate with stakeholders and team members, communicate findings, and address intelligence gaps.
Maintain awareness of evolving mission priorities, emerging threats, and technological developments.