OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst SME

GD Information Technology • Fort Bragg, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst Subject Matter Expert conducts advanced collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination (PED), reporting, and targeting using publicly and commercially available data sources. The analyst interfaces with the Intelligence Community to produce intelligence assessments supporting special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications-and-warnings threat estimates. The role fuses publicly and commercially available information into multi-intelligence assessments.

The position requires at least eight years of intelligence analysis experience within the DoD or Intelligence Community, including at least three years of OSINT/PAI exploitation directly supporting special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic or non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development, plus at least two years of digital signature reduction experience. Prior OSINT analytic support to special operations is preferred. The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency with all-source and OSINT/PAI tools, databases, repositories, and methodologies; a strong understanding of the digital information environment; and an advanced understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy. Superior written communication and verbal briefing skills are required, including a demonstrated history of briefing at the O5/GS14 level or above.

This is an onsite position at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel. The role requires current Top Secret/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor’s degree. The likely salary range is $97,750–$132,250, with actual compensation dependent on experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least eight years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or Intelligence Community.
• At least three years of OSINT/PAI exploitation experience directly supporting special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic/non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development. Traditional/legacy OSINT duties such as reviewing, translating, or reporting on domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news feeds do not count as equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience with digital signature reduction.
• Advanced proficiency in available all-source intelligence tools, databases, repositories, and analytic and targeting methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in OSINT/PAI tools, databases, repositories, research, and methodology, with a 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 the Microsoft Office suite of 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 into multi-intelligence assessments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) plan 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.
• Career growth support, including an AI-powered career tool and an internal mobility team.
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior