(Night Shift) Open Source Monitoring Specialist I

Agile Defense•Rosslyn, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Agile Defense is looking for an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client’s Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. As an Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources. The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events.

Requirements

Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to clearly summarize information in writing
Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic
Knowledge of machine language translation methods
Demonstrated ability to learn new software
Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels
Bachelor's Degree and +1 Year of Experience or 5 Years of Experience without degree
Secret Clearance, Must Have Clearance to Start

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms
Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course

Responsibilities

Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers.
Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information
Utilize specialized tools, and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats
Use ad-hoc Program guidance in the creation of Boolean or other query-language algorithms used in commercial and unclassified tools.
Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sources
Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence groups
Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and execution of open source collection operations
Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad (as available and if desired)
Assist training teams in the development of training modules

Benefits

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental.
Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots.
Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together.
Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do.
Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions.
It's how we show up every day.
It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Hustle - Be Driven.