Mclean, VA, USA
1 day ago
Open Source Intelligence Analyst (day shift)

 *This role is contingent upon award, with work anticipated to begin around February/March 2025

Clearance: US citizenship required. Standard background check required pre-hire. Must be willing to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance post-hire.

Location: Remote

Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM - 6:15 PM) on a 4-shifts on/4-shifts off cycle.

Overview:

IntelliBridge is an award-winning national security company looking for an Open Source Intelligence Analyst to support a Fortune 500 company’s global security operations. In this role, you will lead efforts to analyze public information from social media, news outlets, forums, and other platforms to identify and assess threats that could disrupt corporate operations worldwide. You will oversee the work of monitoring specialists, ensuring priorities are aligned and potential threats are effectively communicated. Additionally, you will be responsible for delivering actionable intelligence through direct communication, written reports, summaries, and contributions to a common operating picture. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence corporate security decisions while advancing tradecraft in open source intelligence (OSINT).

As a direct employee of IntelliBridge, you would receive a benefit package that includes health/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO & paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance. For more information, please visit our website.    

Responsibilities/Duties:   

Conduct open source monitoring and research to identify threats or disruptions to corporate operations worldwide, such as protests or other emerging risks.Produce and disseminate intelligence notifications or reports through various formats, including direct communication, short written products, daily/weekly summaries, and updates to a common operating picture.Oversee and validate the work of monitoring specialists to ensure alignment with standing priorities and effective communication of potential threats or disruptions.Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sourcesQuickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information via verbal and written summaries. Utilize advanced search techniques, including Boolean logic and automated search tools, to gather actionable intelligence.Perform manual searches through social media and other online platforms to detect emerging threats.Collaborate with team members to refine thresholds for reporting potential threats to the company's security and intelligence team.Support the development and enhancement of IntelliBridge OSINT monitoring, analysis, and production processes.Produce timely and accurate intelligence notifications or reports for the corporate security and intelligence team.Mentor monitoring specialists and support their professional development through training and guidance.Act as a liaison with corporate security teams to ensure intelligence requirements are met and communication channels remain effective.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree. Relevant experience includes roles requiring advanced online research or investigative techniques.Strong proficiency in internet-based research, including Boolean logic.Experience with monitoring and analyzing social media, news outlets, and other publicly available information sources.Experience in assessing the relevance and potential impact of intelligence findings, especially in determining threat and risk. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on producing clear and actionable intelligence products.Demonstrated ability to learn new software, tools, and tradecraft quickly.Familiarity with manual and automated methods for gathering information from social media platforms.Knowledge of machine language translation methods

Key Attributes:

Adaptable. Capable of adjusting to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.Collaborative. A team player who builds strong working relationships.Communicative. Proactively keeps others informed and ensures clarity in communication. Curious. A natural drive to explore and uncover new information.Decisive. Able to evaluate information quickly and make informed decisions. Grit. Demonstrates perseverance and resilience through challenges.Growth-Minded. Embraces feedback and continuously seeks to improve.Humble. Values the contributions of others, with a desire to learn from best practices.Leadership-Oriented. Inspires and guides team members toward success.Motivated. Driven to achieve excellence and deliver impactful results.Organized. Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Completed training or certification in Open Source Intelligence, private investigation, or advanced internet research techniques.Knowledge of popular and niche social media platforms and forums.Experience working in 24x7 environments, such as security operations centers (SOCs) or emergency management centers.Persona creation and maintenance experienceExperience producing intelligence reports for executive leadership.

About Us:   

IntelliBridge delivers IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, application, data and analytics, enterprise IT, intelligence analysis, and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense, Civilian, and National Security & Federal Law Enforcement clients. 

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