OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst SME

General Dynamics Information Technology•Virginia Beach, VA
•$110,500 - $149,500•Onsite

About The Position

OSINT Analysts conduct advanced collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination (PED), reporting, and targeting using publicly and commercially available data sources. They interface with the Intelligence Community to produce intelligence assessments supporting special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications-and-warnings threat estimates. They fuse publicly and commercially available information for multi-intelligence assessments. The role requires advanced expertise in intelligence analysis, OSINT/PAI exploitation, targeting, digital signature reduction, analytic tools and methods, and OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy. The analyst must communicate effectively in writing and brief senior audiences. This is an onsite position in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel required.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • At least 8 years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or Intelligence Community.
  • At least 3 years of specific OSINT/PAI exploitation experience directly supporting special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic/non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development. Traditional or legacy OSINT duties alone do not count as equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience with digital signature reduction.
  • Advanced proficiency with current all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories, and with analytic and targeting methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency with current OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories, and with OSINT research and methodology.
  • Strong understanding of the digital information environment, including social media, the internet, commercially available data, and deep/dark web data sources.
  • Advanced understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy.
  • Superior written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Superior verbal briefing skills, with a demonstrated history of briefing at the O5/GS14 level or above.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination (PED), reporting, and targeting using publicly and commercially available data sources.
  • Interface with the Intelligence Community to produce intelligence assessments supporting special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications-and-warnings threat estimates.
  • Fuse publicly and commercially available information for multi-intelligence assessments.
  • Provide OSINT/PAI exploitation support to special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic or non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Competitive pay and paid time off.
  • Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
  • Dental plan options.
  • Vision plan.
  • Full-flex work weeks where possible.
  • Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
  • Internal mobility support and career growth and learning opportunities.
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