OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst SME
Listed on 2026-10-22
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IT/Tech
Information Security & Data Protection, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity
Type of
Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other
Required:
None Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Open Source Intelligence, Writing
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT OSINT Analysts are responsible for conducting advanced collection, Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED), reporting, and targeting using publicly available and commercially available data sources. OSINT Analysts shall interface with the Intelligence Community to produce intelligence assessments in support of special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications and warnings threat estimates. OSINT Analysts shall fuse publicly available and commercially available information for multi-intelligence assessments.
WHATYOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Experience:
8+ years of related experience - Minimum of eight (8) years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or the Intelligence Community.
- Minimum of three (3) years of specific experience in OSINT/PAI exploitation directly supporting special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic/non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development.
- Prior experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations in preferred.
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Note:
experience with traditional/legacy OSINT duties (i.e. reviewing, translating, and/or reporting on feeds from domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news sources) will not be considered equivalent experience). - Minimum two (2) years of experience with digital signature reduction.
- Advanced proficiency in the current suite of available all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories, as well as analytic and targeting methodology.
- Advanced proficiency with the current suite of available specific OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories, as well as OSINT research and methodology, and a strong understanding of the digital information environment (including social media, the internet, commercially available data, and deep/dark web data sources).
- Advanced understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy.
- Superior written communications skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Superior verbal briefing skills, with demonstrated history of briefing at the O5/GS14 level or above.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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- Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals - Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off - Flexibility:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home - Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.
The likely salary range for this position is $120,700 - $163,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25% Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Fort Belvoir Additional Work…
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