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OSINT Specialist (Cyber Intel, IoT/IoE Combined)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our government customer's mission-critical objectives. We're now seeking a highly skilled OSINT Specialist to join our dynamic team and help us drive Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) development efforts.

We're looking for a talented OSINT Specialist to play a key role in providing OSINT development efforts across areas including Protocol and Attribution, Cyber Intelligence, IoT/IoE integration, mis/disinformation analysis, and deep/dark web data collection. As an OSINT Specialist, you will be responsible for designing secure data collection methods, creating tradecraft documentation, producing detailed reports, and delivering expertise in training OSINT collectors on multiple data sources and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide for OSINT development efforts across areas including Protocol and Attribution, Cyber Intelligence, IoT/IoE integration, mis/disinformation analysis, and deep/dark web data collection
  • Produce secure data collection protocols and provide OSINT collection activity while performing sensitive collections
  • Develop tradecraft notes and provide OSINT collectors with technical knowledge and documentation across specialized OSINT tools and techniques
  • Lead comprehensive OSINT development, focusing on Protocol and Attribution, Cyber Intelligence, IoT/IoE integration, mis/disinformation analysis, and deep/dark web data collection


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree, or
  • Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior
  • OSINT experience, Protocol and Attribution, Cyber Intelligence, IoT/IoE, deep/dark web, and mis/dis information analysis experience required
  • 12 years of experience (related to the specific labor category), with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Open Source and OSINT certifications and education from commercial or government organizations a plus


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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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.

Salary : $115,779 - $196,825

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