Source Research Monitor

Position: Open Source Research Monitor
Location: Rosslyn

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Requisition #: 1349

Job Title:

Open Source Monitoring Specialist I

Location:

Rosslyn, VA

Clearance Level: Secret

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is an award-winning national security company looking for an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client's Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. As an Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources.

The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events. Shift work will be required (6am-6:15pm or from 6:15pm-6am, 4 shifts on/4 shifts off).

As a direct employee of Agile Defense, 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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers.

• Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information

• Utilize specialized tools, and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats

• Use ad-hoc Program guidance in the creation of Boolean or other query-language algorithms used in commercial and unclassified tools.

• Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sources

• Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence groups

• Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and execution of open source collection operations

• Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad (as available and if desired)

• Assist training teams in the development of training modules

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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, including Boolean logic

• Knowledge of machine language translation methods

• Demonstrated ability to learn new software

• Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience or at least 3 years of relevant experience without a degree. Relevant experience includes any position(s) that required advanced online research or other investigative techniques.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms

• Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course

WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions - Office environment

Physical/Strength Demands - This position is sedentary in nature and therefore, has no specific strength/physical requirements.

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