BAE Systems - Open Source Practitioner/Analyst

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking Senior Open Source Practitioners/Analysts to support our government customer. These Senior 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


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses (e.g., OS301/OS302, CASO, defense or IC equivalent (DIA OS1, FBI OS101).
  • 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


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

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


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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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