Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst – Senior

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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst – Senior
Center for Public Safety Innovation
Vacancy number 301424

Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 11/16/23     Closes: Open Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with experience

• excellent tuition remission benefits
• outstanding health benefits plans and rates
• at least 11 paid holidays each year
• 40 days of annual, personal, and sick leave each year, including 20+ annual leave days
• great retirement plans

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst – Senior is the senior member of the Media Research Team (MRT).  The OSINT Analyst - Senior is responsible for monitoring OSINT and social media platforms for indicators of impending violent activity.  The Senior Analyst also leads focused OSINT and social media research in support of Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) internal stakeholders and mentors the Junior-level OSINT Analyst in research tradecraft.  The Senior Analyst will also conduct non-attributable research in accordance with MCAC policy.  As the most experienced member of the MRT, the Senior Analyst is also responsible for assessing the credibility, relevance, and importance of collected information.  The Senior Analyst will also coordinate the dissemination of both raw information and finished intelligence reporting to MCAC internal stakeholders.  The Senior Analyst will ensure the MRT adheres to best practice standards and CFR compliance requirements.

We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy.  Please save your required cover letter and resume as one document (please make the file name short and without spaces or special characters) and attach it in the resume location. To apply, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html . Additional instructions below.

**Due to the nature of work, position may be required to pass a drug screening test and must possess or obtain a government-issued security clearance and pass a criminal background check.  

**Employee may be required to work outside of normal duty hours during significant or special events and during crises or high-level investigations related to terrorism or criminal activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Research Activities

• Monitor OSINT and social media platforms for indicators of impending violent activity.

• Lead focused OSINT and social media research in support of MCAC internal stakeholders.

• Conduct non-attributable research in accordance with MCAC policy.

• Assess the credibility, relevance, and importance of collected information.

• Coordinate the dissemination of both raw information and finished reporting to MCAC internal stakeholders.

Liaison/Outreach Activities 

• Establish trusted relationships with appropriate federal, state, local, and non-governmental entities to facilitate information sharing necessary to support MCAC’s open source intelligence analysis.

• Collaborate with appropriate federal, state, local, and non-governmental entities to develop relevant key intelligence questions (KIQs) and standing information needs (SINs) for the State of Maryland.

Other duties as assigned

• When needed assist the FBI Baltimore SMART 

• Assist in the development of mission priorities and research parameters

• Assist in the development of MCAC open source research policy documents

• Attend contemporary and continuing education/training opportunities supporting maintenance and advancement of analytical tradecraft and analytical systems and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

Education: Baccalaureate degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, business/public administration or a closely related field.

Experience:  Four years of criminal, terrorism or critical infrastructure analysis, investigative, law enforcement or emergency services /public health experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Education:  Master's degree or higher in intelligence, communications, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, business/public administration or closely related field. 

Experience:  Experience in conducting outreach, liaison, training, analysis and reporting that supports intelligence analysis regarding domestic violent extremists and foreign terrorist organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of classified and open source research and data analysis methods and techniques

• Ability to collect, assemble, analyze, and evaluate evidence, statistics, and other pertinent information to draw logical conclusions in order to effectively solve crimes. Experience working with Arc GIS Mapping, Pen Link or i2 analytical software

• Familiarity with statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel or SSPS software

• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide range and number of audiences

• Experience working with federal, state and local law enforcement databases

• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.  

•       Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle and Criminal Investigations

•       Knowledge in the collection, analyzing, and dissemination of criminal intelligence information

•       Ability to research a voluminous amount of databases to identify trends or patterns 

• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, maps, and other illustrative devices from collected data or visual presentations

•       Ability to effectively communicate both in oral and written form

•      Ability to understand and follow directives, instructions, and standard operating procedures

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