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German Marshall Fund of the United States · 2 days ago

Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $69K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Distill meaning from large, complex data sets to produce impactful analytic reports.

Use digital methods to conduct open-source research and investigations.

Design and execute innovative new approaches to combat emerging information threats. Create concept notes and other proposals to pitch new ideas to funders and external partners.

Assist ASD colleagues, journalists, and other external partners with research requests.

Help ASD's data analyst maintain the integrity of ASD's data and the accuracy of ASD's tools.

Liaise with external partners and other industry professionals to learn new skills and techniques and to conduct landscape reviews of existing tools, research, and methodologies relevant to online information operations and digital disinformation.

Work with the information manipulation team lead and across ASD to identify national security threats in the information domain and to devise legislative and other policy proposals.

Represent ASD at conferences, roundtables, and other external events.

Qualification

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Data analysisOpen-source intelligenceSearch servicesSocial media platformsNon-English language information environmentsOSINT researchForeign language skillsRussianChineseArabicStatistical skillsInvestigatory mindsetDigital methodsStatistical softwareDatabase languagesProblem-solvingHard-workingInterpersonalCollaborativeMission-orientedPower BIAzureOSINTBellingcatDFRlabMandiant

Required

2+ years of professional experience in data analysis or open-source intelligence

Deep knowledge of search services and social media platforms, including alternative platforms and, preferably, non-English language information environments

Experience leading or contributing to OSINT research and investigations

Foreign language skills strongly preferred, with a preference for Russian, Chinese, or Arabic

Strong research, statistical, analytical, and writing skills

An investigatory mindset and demonstrable experience using digital methods to solve problems

Interest in state-backed propaganda and disinformation

Basic understanding of statistical software and database languages

Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, and mission oriented

Bachelor's degree in related field required

Preference for candidates that have completed specialized OSINT trainings or workshops, including those offered by Bellingcat, DFRlab, Mandiant, or other professional or academic certificate courses

Preferred

Experience working with Power BI and Azure is a plus

Preference for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds

Preference for candidates with Master's degree

Preference for candidates with specialized skillset such as visual forensics, geospatial analysis, financial crime investigations, and/or regional/linguistic expertise

Company

German Marshall Fund of the United States

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

Founded in 1972

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees