Open Source Research Specialist II conducting OSINT analysis to detect threats to people, locations, and events for federal law enforcement. Uses Boolean logic, automated tools, and online research skills to identify potential security risks across social media, news, forums, and other sources.
What you'll do
- Monitor and analyze social media, news sites, forums, and other open sources using Boolean logic and automated search tools to identify potential threats
- Collect, analyze, and interpret intelligence from various sources to support security and operational objectives
- Conduct basic research, compile detailed reports, and identify emerging trends or threats under supervision
- Support intelligence briefings and contribute to risk and threat assessments
- Communicate findings clearly and concisely to security and law enforcement personnel
- Work rotating night shift (6:00pm-6:15am) on 4-days on/4-days off schedule
Mission
Supporting a federal law enforcement client's Open Source Intelligence Program focused on threat detection. Intelligence findings directly support security and law enforcement personnel worldwide in increasing safety and protecting vital national interests.
Required skills
- Boolean logic and advanced search techniques
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis
- Social media monitoring and research
- Intelligence analysis methodologies
- Technical writing and report compilation
- Internet-based research methods
- Machine language translation knowledge
- Software learning and adaptation