Mid-Level OSINT Analyst

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, and applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level and the willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.

This project supports a hard and deeply buried target mission set, providing critical analytic insights to government stakeholders. Success depends on accurate reporting that augments other analytic products and enables timely and informed decision‑making. The work directly impacts national security objectives by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence in a highly specialized and sensitive domain.

• This position is full‑time onsite in Reston, VA.
• Conduct comprehensive OSINT research and analysis using public, private, and government open‑source materials.
• Execute social media research and exploitation projects with minimal guidance.
• Apply social network/link analysis techniques to map relationships and patterns of interest.
• Use advanced search techniques, managed attribution, and relevant tools to securely gather and verify online data.
• Conduct geolocation and geospatial analysis, including photo and map verification.
• Perform image and video verification to assess authenticity and identify key visual indicators.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable written reports and briefings.
• Apply critical thinking and pattern recognition to identify trends and anomalies.
• Track and report on progress using basic project and metrics tracking tools.

• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and willingness to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Cybersecurity, Area Studies).
• 6+ years of experience in open‑source research, analysis, and reporting.

• Work independently with limited oversight.
• Communicate complex findings clearly and concisely in English (written and verbal).
• Apply structured analytic techniques to support intelligence production.
• Experience conducting social media exploitation and writing intelligence or research reports.
• Recent (within the last 2 years) training or hands‑on experience in OSINT or social media research techniques.

• Language proficiency (Chinese or Russian).
• Experience with photo geolocation and advanced image analysis.
• Experience with cyber concepts including obfuscation techniques and digital attribution.
• Experience with threat finance research and analysis.
• Familiarity with IC or defense analytic tools.
• Exposure to human geography and sociocultural analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or refine search strategies and methods.

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $79,000–$131,000 annually.

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.