Open-Source Analyst

Open-Source Analyst

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA 20191

Constellation seeks an Open-Source Analyst to join our Homeland Security Division in Washington, DC, evaluating the processes, people, and technology for our clients operations.

The Open-Source Analyst, working independently or as part of a contractor team, will be responsible for providing collection and analytical support for social media and open-source monitoring, identifying, analyzing, and presenting information within the open-source environment. They will evaluate and solve the agency’s security challenges, specifically in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s law enforcement mission by collecting, reviewing, and analyzing open-source information. The Analyst will prepare reports summarizing findings and present analysis to clients.

Open-Source Analyst will have:

·       Experience writing intelligence products.

·       In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of current international and domestic threat environment.

·       Experience conducting open-source collection and analysis and academic research, all-source intelligence analysis, and/or targeting.

·       Experience applying open-source concepts, methods, and practices to support intelligence research and analysis operations.

·       Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to effectively locate and identify information of concern in publicly available information including social, news, and traditional media.

·       Knowledge of Internet-based research, search engine and database resources, and Internet sources, such as social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases.

·       Demonstrated ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels to coordinate activities with other intelligence and law enforcement personnel.

·       Experience building online social media personas and footprints to resolve identities of anonymous actors online.

·       Experience with threat assessments for online exposure and data suppression techniques and activities.

·       Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:

·       Master’s Degree in Data Analysis or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analysis or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes any positions that requires advanced online research or other investigative techniques.

·       ==== able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP/ICE or DoD Top-Secret preferred.

·       Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms

·       Completed Open-Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course

·       Minimum of four years’ proven experience as a consultant or support contractor.

·       Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing

·       Ability to write clearly and concisely

·       Ability to clearly summarize information in writing

·       Knowledge of internet-based research

·       Demonstrated ability to learn new software