Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst

Amentum•Quantico, VA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst. The role involves providing mid-level analytic expertise to the DCSA OSINT Analysis, reviewing submitted packages, and supporting customers with package errors or status questions. Analysts will produce RIRs by conducting all-source research from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials, evaluating facts against DCSA risk indicators. The position assesses foreign and domestic-based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships relevant to defense intelligence requirements. The role is integral to the IS Entity Vetting (EV) mission, which includes Verification and Triage Unit (VTU), Due Diligence Unit (DDU), and Risk Management Unit (RMU), focusing on timely, relevant, and actionable triage, due diligence research, reporting, analysis, and risk management products. It also supports the CI's Threat Integration Branch (TIB) by providing threat reports for EV decision-makers. The analyst will conduct analytical research on threats to U.S. technologies, information, and supply chains impacting cleared industry, personnel, DOD, and DCSA, and will be responsible for processing, updating, and tracking cases in identified systems. This includes researching, synthesizing, exploiting, evaluating, and analyzing all-source reporting on USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains, utilizing commercial subscription tools, open-source research, Government databases, and intelligence reporting to produce Threat Information Reports (TIRs). The analyst will develop analytical products that effectively articulate threats, adhering to IC Directives and DoD Instructions, and disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders. The position requires working both independently and with teams, with some locations potentially requiring local travel within the U.S. Amentum has over 100 years of experience delivering agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies, with over 50,000 employees globally.

Requirements

Active TS-SCI Clearance required
At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Applying data analysis, trend analysis and problem-solving techniques
Ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommend solutions
Ability and skill in communicating intelligence information verbally and in writing
Conducting strategic communications with key stakeholders, including preparing written reports, leading conferences, and giving briefings
Conducting research effectively and efficiently at classified and unclassified levels (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Office Tools, etc.)
Be knowledgeable of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as a good command of the English language
High proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Organizational skills
May be required to lift general office items (20-30lbs)
U.S. driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles

Nice To Haves

DCSA and DoD work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Provide mid-level analytic expertise to the DCSA OSINT Analysis
Review submitted packages to ensure they meet basic submission requirements and provide direction and support to customers who must remedy package errors or have status questions
Produce RIRs through conducting all-source research from information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials and evaluating those facts against established DCSA risk indicators
Assesses foreign and domestic-based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements
Conduct analytical research that establishes threat to U.S. technologies, information, and supply chains impacting cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA
Responsible for processing, updating, and tracking cases, actions, products, and reviews in the identified system of record and other databases
Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting on USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains
Conduct all-source, business, security, and intelligence-related research and analysis, including, but not limited to commercial subscription tools (e.g. Bloomberg), open-source research, Government databases, and intelligence reporting aimed at U.S. and foreign companies and affiliated parties (key management personnel, suppliers, partners, creditors, owners, investors, and other U.S. and foreign affiliations) while producing Threat Information Reports (TIRs)
Develop analytical products that effectively articulate threats
Demonstrate analytic integrity, rigor, and tradecraft standards by adhering to applicable IC Directives and DoD Instructions
Produce analytic products within established time
Disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders