OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst - Journeyman

SMX is seeking a motivated OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Journeyman to support advanced collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), as well as targeting and analytic reporting using publicly available and commercially available information (PAI). The analyst will work closely with Intelligence Community partners and multi-disciplinary teams to provide actionable intelligence in support of special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber initiatives, and threat warning assessments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytic, research, and communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced open-source collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) using publicly and commercially available data sources.
• Produce and contribute to multi-intelligence assessments by fusing OSINT/PAI with other relevant information sources.
• Support special operations, targeting, HUMINT, exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications and warning threat estimates through timely and effective OSINT/PAI analysis.
• Interface with Intelligence Community partners and operational stakeholders to inform collection and reporting efforts.
• Exploit and analyze data using the latest suite of all-source and OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories.
• Conduct regional, geopolitical, and HUMINT/SIGINT analysis, as well as geospatial, bulk data, public records, and investigative analysis.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise written intelligence products and oral briefings at the O4/GS-13 level or higher.
• Collaborate with teams and effectively communicate analytic findings to both team members and executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be willing and able to deploy both CONUS (within the continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) as needed.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as an intelligence analyst within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct OSINT/PAI exploitation, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Proficiency with current all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories.
• Strong working knowledge of the latest OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and research methodologies.
• Demonstrated background in one or more of: regional analysis, geopolitical analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT analysis, geospatial analysis, bulk data analysis, public records research/analysis, or investigative analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong briefing skills, with the ability to brief at the O4/GS-13 level or above.
• Effective communication skills at both the team and executive/leadership levels.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations or fast-paced mission environments.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

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