OSINT​/PAI Targeting Analyst - Journeyman

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Defense & Space

Status: Position contingent on contract award

Location: Fort Liberty, NC (Fayetteville)

Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)

Telum is seeking a Journeyman OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst to conduct advanced collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) using publicly and commercially available information. You’ll fuse open-source data with multi-INT reporting to produce actionable assessments in support of special operations, targeting, HUMINT/exploitation, cyber operations, and indications & warnings.

• Execute end-to-end OSINT/PAI collection, PED, analysis, targeting support, and reporting.
• Leverage public records, commercial datasets, social/media platforms, and geospatial/open data to build multi-INT assessments.
• Interface with Intelligence Community partners to synchronize requirements and disseminate products.
• Generate concise, decision-quality intelligence that supports SOF missions, I&W, and operational planning.
• Brief findings to O-4/GS-13 audiences and collaborate with all-source/HUMINT/SIGINT/GEOINT teams.
• Maintain disciplined tradecraft, data hygiene, and compliance with legal/policy guidance.

• 4+ years total experience as an intelligence analyst within DoD or the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• 1+ year hands-on OSINT/PAI exploitation, analysis, and reporting (SOF support preferred).
• Proficiency with current all-source tools, databases, and repositories.
• Strong working knowledge of OSINT/PAI tools, platforms, and data sources (commercial and public).
• Background in several of the following:
  Regional Analysis, Geo-political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT analysis, Geospatial analysis, bulk data analytics, public records research, or investigative analysis.
• Excellent written communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal briefing skills; able to brief O-4/GS-13 level and above.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility at time of application.

• Experience supporting USSOCOM/SOF requirements.
• Familiarity with link-analysis, entity resolution, and data enrichment workflows.
• Scripting or automation for OSINT/PAI (e.g., API use, basic Python) is a plus.

Telum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering SOF-focused training, targeting support, and mission-driven analysis. We combine operational realism and disciplined execution to produce decision-quality intelligence at speed.

Competitive total-rewards package including medical/dental/vision options, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution. Full details provided during hiring.

Telum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.