OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – SME

Telum Corporation • Fort Bragg, NC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Telum is seeking OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst SMEs to lead advanced open-source collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) using publicly and commercially available information. You’ll fuse OSINT/PAI with multi-INT reporting to deliver decision-quality targeting products and intelligence assessments supporting special operations, HUMINT/exploitation, kinetic and non-kinetic targeting, cyber operations, and indications & warnings.

Requirements

• 8+ years total experience as an intelligence analyst within DoD or the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• 3+ years hands-on OSINT/PAI exploitation directly supporting special operations , intelligence operations, kinetic/non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development. Note: Traditional/legacy OSINT tasks (basic review/translation/reporting of public feeds or social/news sources) do not count as equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience with digital signature reduction .
• Advanced proficiency with current all-source tools, databases, repositories, and targeting methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with OSINT/PAI tools, platforms, research methods, and the digital information environment (social media, internet, commercially available data, deep/dark web).
• Advanced understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy .
• Superior written communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Superior verbal briefing skills; demonstrated ability to brief at the O-5/GS-14 level or higher.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility at time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Recent USSOCOM/SOF OSINT targeting experience.
• Link-analysis, entity resolution, enrichment, and bulk-data analytics.
• Scripting/automation for OSINT/PAI (e.g., APIs, Python).
• Experience integrating OSINT outputs into multi-INT targeting, HUMINT lead development, and cyber workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end OSINT/PAI collection, PED, targeting support, and reporting.
• Leverage public records, commercial datasets, social/media platforms, geospatial/open data, and deep/dark web sources to build multi-INT assessments.
• Integrate with IC/DoD/SOF partners to align requirements, deconflict collection, and disseminate products.
• Apply rigorous OSINT tradecraft, digital signature reduction, and data-hygiene practices; ensure compliance with authorities, policy, and law.
• Brief findings to O-5/GS-14+ audiences and mentor junior analysts on tools, methods, and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive total-rewards package including medical/dental/vision options, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution.
• Full details provided during hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed