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AEVEX · 5 months ago

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst, Jr

Quantico, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

AEVEX is headquartered in Solana Beach, California, and supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world. They are seeking a Junior Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst to conduct OSINT activities, analyze online open-source information, and prepare reports with minimal supervision.

AerospaceAir TransportationInformation ServicesSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Populate and maintain databases in support of and in conjunction with Data Analysts and Data Scientists

Document types and structure of open-source data, analyze and mine data to identify patterns and correlations, map and trace data from system to system or source to source, design and create data reports

Assist the OSINT Team in using and evaluating available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools

Employ COTS tools to aggregate, structure, visualize, and assess available open-source information; infer and assess the relevance, veracity, and credibility of the information and its source

Employ managed attribution (MA) software and associated online tradecraft while executing OSINT collection activities; demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of MA tools

Develop innovative ways to combine data from different tools to provide analytical results that are of greater value and relevance to Operational Forces

Train and mentor Marines in OSINT tradecraft and best practices, including the ability to administer MCIA’s Expeditionary OSINT Course

Identify, develop, and formalize new OSINT tradecraft and other SOPs to meet mission requirement

Leverage language skills and cultural/area knowledge in support of OSINT activities to include Arabic, Farsi and/or Persian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian

Develops open-source research strategies to support specific information gaps

Manually search for, exploit and analyze a variety of online open sources to include media, social media, academic literature, videos, maps etc. in target language to augment information acquired through other sources and/or to fill information gaps

Use various tools and methods to determine authenticity and currency of information acquired from the Internet

Create reports using Word and PowerPoint to convey research findings; generate Open-Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs)

Verbally brief findings and research methods to various consumers

Use language skills to conduct searches and translate foreign articles, journals, and other forms of media into English

Participate in meetings, conferences, and exercises

Perform other duties as required

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices

Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture

Qualification

OSINT experienceCOTS tools proficiencyLanguage skillsData analysisReport writingCultural knowledgeMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Proficient language skills and cultural/area knowledge to support OSINT activities to include Arabic, Farsi and/or Persian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian, with a DLPT score of 3/3 or better (DLPT score no older than 5 years upon hire date)

Completed joint-accredited OSINT course. Joint-accredited OSINT courses include but are not limited to: EOSINT (USMC), OS301 and OS302 (Army), ONI OSINT Fundamentals Course (Navy), Introduction to OSINT (USAF), DIA BOTC (DIA), NGA OSINT Course (NGA), NERD (SOCOM)

Commercial alternatives to a joint-accredited OSINT course include but are not limited to: CASO (Black Horse Solutions), and SEC 497 and SEC 587 (SANS Institute)

1-3 years experience in OSINT to include Military, Law Enforcement, and/or Intelligence Community

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required