Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Open-Source Analyst to conduct advanced analysis using intelligence and information derived from multiple sources to support a DHS Contract. Assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues and developments at both the regional and functional level. This role provides all-source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence requirements. The analyst will demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies, ensure adherence to analytic tradecraft standards, and support the development of new approaches to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) exploitation. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT analysis, reporting, and production in support of DHS and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other intelligence disciplines to produce accurate and reliable intelligence products.
• Research, assess, and provide recommendations on emerging OSINT methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Brief senior personnel and decision-makers on analytic findings and assessments.
• Provide expert consultation on leveraging OSINT tools, services, and specialized data for intelligence production.
• Support the development and refinement of OSINT targeting, exploitation techniques, and policy/tradecraft.
• Utilize advanced OSINT and social media collection/analysis techniques to address requests concerning force protection, counterintelligence, indications and warnings, and threat identification.
• Conduct research and analysis on global, regional, and functional issues to produce case-based and national security-focused assessments.
• Provide comprehensive analytic support to intelligence operations, investigations, and all-source integration requirements.

Required Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of demonstrated experience utilizing OSINT tools and methods, including work on problem sets such as cryptocurrency/virtual assets.
• Experience in OSINT research, collection management, analysis, or exploitation of publicly available information (PAI) and social media platforms.
• Proven expertise in accessing, researching, and exploiting global and regional social media and digital platforms.
• Hands-on experience with open-source research, all-source intelligence analysis, or targeting.
• Proficiency in advanced internet-based research, including Boolean logic, specialized research techniques, and use of commercial/industry databases.
• TS/SCI level clearance or above (Required).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to intelligence, international relations, security studies, criminal justice, or a similar discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Significant experience (senior-level) conducting OSINT research and analysis within national security, defense, or intelligence communities.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.