Mid-Level OSINT Analyst

Maxar Technologies • Reston, VA

112d • $77,000 - $129,000

About The Position

Maxar is seeking a skilled and driven Mid-Level OSINT Analyst to conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and analytic skills in OSINT tradecraft, including social media exploitation, social network/link analysis, and geospatial analysis. This is a mid-level role requiring independence, attention to detail, and the ability to produce concise, actionable intelligence from publicly available sources. Life with Us Project: This project supports a hard and deeply buried target mission set, providing critical analytic insights to government stakeholders. Success depends on accurate reporting that augment other analytic products and enable timely and informed decision-making. The work directly impacts national security objectives by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence in a highly specialized and sensitive domain. Your Career: We are quickly growing our team and this opportunity will provide ample opportunity for career growth and skillset development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership to help set your own goals and ensure you are on a path to achieving them.

Requirements

• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Cybersecurity, Area Studies).
• 6+ years of experience in open-source research, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Communicate complex findings clearly and concisely in English (written and verbal).
• Apply structured analytic techniques to support intelligence production.
• Experience conducting social media exploitation and writing intelligence or research reports.
• Recent (within last 2 years) training or hands-on experience in OSINT or social media research techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Language proficiency (Chinese or Russian preferred).
• Experience with photo geolocation and advanced image analysis.
• Cyber concepts including obfuscation techniques and digital attribution.
• Threat finance research and analysis.
• Familiarity with IC or defense analytic tools.
• Exposure to human geography and sociocultural analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or refine search strategies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OSINT research and analysis using public, private, and government open-source materials.
• Execute social media research and exploitation projects with minimal guidance.
• Apply social network/link analysis techniques to map relationships and patterns of interest.
• Use advanced search techniques, managed attribution, and relevant tools to securely gather and verify online data.
• Conduct geolocation and geospatial analysis, including photo and map verification.
• Perform image and video verification to assess authenticity and identify key visual indicators.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable written reports and briefings.
• Apply critical thinking and pattern recognition to identify trends and anomalies.
• Track and report on progress using basic project and metrics tracking tools.

Benefits

• Dedicated professional development time.
• Peer groups.
• Education reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• Paid time off.
• Health and welfare insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees