OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Expert

SMX•Fayetteville, NC
•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

SMX seeks an experienced OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst to conduct advanced open-source collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination (PED), reporting, and targeting using publicly and commercially available information. The analyst produces multi-intelligence assessments and actionable intelligence supporting special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications and warnings threat estimates. The role involves collaborating with Intelligence Community partners and fusing diverse open and public information into high-impact intelligence products. The analyst uses all-source intelligence and OSINT/PAI analytic tools, databases, and repositories while ensuring compliance with applicable authorities, regulations, and policies. The position also requires preparing and delivering concise briefings to audiences at the O4/GS-13 level or higher and producing written intelligence reports and assessments using Microsoft Office. A TS/SCI clearance, valid U.S. passport, and willingness and ability to deploy within and outside the continental United States as required are required.

Requirements

  • Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Must possess a valid U.S. passport.
  • Must be willing and able to deploy CONUS and OCONUS as required.
  • At least 6 years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
  • At least 2 years of specific experience in OSINT/PAI exploitation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Strong proficiency with current all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories.
  • Extensive proficiency with OSINT/PAI tools, databases, repositories, research, and analytic methodologies.
  • Thorough understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy.
  • Strong written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong verbal briefing skills, including the ability to brief at the O4/GS-13 level or above.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations.
  • Experience supporting multi-intelligence fusion centers or targeting missions.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, and reporting using OSINT and publicly or commercially available information.
  • Fuse OSINT/PAI with other intelligence sources to develop multi-intelligence assessments and finished intelligence products.
  • Provide timely OSINT/PAI analysis supporting special operations, targeting, HUMINT, exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications and warnings threat estimates.
  • Collaborate with Intelligence Community partners to produce intelligence assessments, target packages, and other analytic outputs.
  • Use all-source intelligence and OSINT/PAI analytic tools, databases, and repositories.
  • Ensure OSINT/PAI collection and dissemination comply with applicable authorities, regulations, and policies.
  • Prepare and deliver concise analytic briefings to audiences at the O4/GS-13 level or higher.
  • Write intelligence reports and assessments using Microsoft Office.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
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