Open Source Practitioner/Analyst

Job Description


BAE Systems is seeking Open Source Practitioners/Analysts to support our government customer. These Open Source Practitioners/Analysts will be required to:

• Conduct collection and exploitation of Publicly Available Information (PAI) via use of OSINT tools
• Conduct exploitation of social media and public accessible databases
• Produce Open Source intelligence (OSINT) Reports and other OSINT network analysis products
• Gather, synthesize, and analyze open source intelligence information in support of objectives related to force protection, counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, and other areas of the Army mission
• Coordinate and collaborate with other intelligence disciplines to produce finished intelligence products, including threat assessments
• Assess and provide recommendations on emerging OSINT methodologies and tools
• Respond to Requests for Information
• Provide input to curriculum development for OSINT training requirements
• Provide support to operational planning, technical papers, and other tasks as directed by customer
• Troubleshoot OSINT tools
• Support surge analytical requirements for AOR with critical current events
  
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 5 yrs demonstrated intelligence experience w/Masters Degree or 8 yrs w/Bachelors Degree
• Experience utilizing Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) OSINT tools which include but are not limited to the Berber Hunter Tool Kit applications (e.g., SILO, SCRAAWL, Data Miner, and Babel).
• Demonstrated experience in a field related to OSINT research, collection management, or analysis or the exploitation of PAI or social media
• Prior military or government analytical training (e.g., all source, SIGINT, HUMINT or GEOINT)
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of signature reduction and experience collecting and exploiting from deep web and dark web information
• Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses OS301 and OS302.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience conducting intelligence analytical support for the DoD
• Foreign language capabilities of 2 /2 DLPT or better
• Knowledge of scripting languages and technologies, including Python, Java, R Script, and JEMA
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.



About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security


BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.