Expert Intelligence OSINT Analysts

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Bachelor's degree is desired .

Experience

• Have 10 years of experience working within the intelligence community with a working knowledge/experience of the following areas:
  • Senior-level Briefing
  • Targeting
  • Human Source Network management
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and intelligence exploitation
  • Collection Management
  • HOT-R Human Intelligence Online Tracking & Reporting
  • Voltron analytical software tool
• Experience working with Special Operations
• Minimum of one year working as an OSINT/DR analyst working knowledge/experience of the following areas:
  • Data-mining software tools and related databases
  • Current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network- and link-analysis tools
  • Social media exploitation tools; browsers; data collection agents and tools

Organization Supported: Forged by the sea, the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) is a versatile, capabilities-based, often maritime-focused, special operations force that emphasizes innovation, stealth, precision, and aggressive action requiring operational excellence. NSWC's mission is to provide special operations forces to conduct full-spectrum operations, unilaterally or with partners, to support national objectives.

Lukos is recruiting for personnel to support NSWC with subject matter expertise through logistics support services, equipment related services, and knowledge-based services.

Job Objective

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain Five (5) Full Time Employees (FTE) to provide the functions of Expert Intelligence OSINT Analysts that are suitably trained, skilled, and experienced as an OSINT/DR Analyst to integrate into the MSC intelligence team, performing data collection, analysis, and processing functions.

Responsibilities

The OSINT Analysts serve as an integral member of a multi-functional analytical team. This team uses numerous tools to assist with the automation of the team's analytical functions. These tools include, but may not be limited to: data-mining software tools and related databases; current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network- and link-analysis tools (facility with one or more government off-the-shelf (GOTS) tools is desired but not required); social media exploitation tools; browsers; data collection agents and tools; and IT security tools. The OSINT Analysts are required to maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment/systems, and developments/trends in the area of OSINT and DR. The OSINT Analysts are also required to understand and apply management concepts to positively impact analytical processes and activities.

The OSINT Analysts will work on a small intelligence fusion team that is responsible for the production of intelligence assessments in support of deployed NSW forces. In order to be effective, the Contractor Analysts must be skilled, experienced, and willing to work flexible or alternative hours as needed to complete the mission.

Specific Requirements:

• Master-level experience working as an OSINT/DR analyst
• A basic knowledge of data management, such as extracting/transforming/loading data from various formats into a structured database, and converting formats as needed
• Master-level experience working with multiple intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, IMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, OSINT, etc.) and a fundamental understanding of the data and tools these disciplines utilize
• Master-level ability to research; gather data; process, assemble and analyze facts; draw conclusions; effectively fuse OSINT results with other intelligence and databases; and develop solutions to intelligence-related problems involving OSINT and DR; extensive and current knowledge of commercial and government OSINT/DR tools and research methods; experience working with Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) data and analytical concepts is strongly desired but not required
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting stringent timelines
• Master-level of acquiring, creating, and leveraging resources (e.g., tools and data) and integrating advanced technologies to overcome process barriers and resolve inefficiencies
• Master-level experience in supporting system specifications evaluations and test and evaluation of new or improved capabilities for predictive analysis, data mining, data correlation and display, data fusion, and processing algorithms to solve hard problems
• Working knowledge of and experience with basic counterintelligence (CI) and Operational Security (OPSEC) procedures employed by the DoD, IC, and MSC

OSINT Analysts duties and capabilities will include the following:

• These positions will support MSC with comprehensive and integrated analysis of plans, concepts, capabilities, and threats in order to provide informed and accurate recommendations for the employment of NSW forces and capabilities in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment. This will include both long term assessments and short-term analysis of developing and near real-time events that shape operations, actions, and other activities. This position will conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing and emerging operational scenarios and identify gaps in capabilities that can be addressed by new technology, capabilities, processes, and procedures.
• These positions will provide assistance on short timeline responses to specific questions pertaining to policy and operational plans; analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern; research and analyze various pertinent policies, strategies, vulnerability assessments, threat and intelligence assessments, and inform planning efforts and new concept development.

Minimum Job Requirements/Technical Requirements

General Requirements:

• Required to hold an adjudicated Top-Secret clearance with the ability to access Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must demonstrate the ability to research, gather data, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and develop solutions to intelligence- and IT-related problems involving PAI data collection, processing, and analysis
• Must demonstrate an extensive and thorough knowledge of intelligence data types, formats, structures, and databases, as well as comprehensive knowledge of content and applicability of existing intelligence databases and data sets
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of and the ability to use email and Microsoft (MS) Office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills, and be detailed and accurate in performing all administrative and routine functions
• Must be able to write clear and complete correspondence (in a military format, as required

Specific Requirements:

• Have 10 years of experience working within the intelligence community with a working knowledge/experience of the following areas:
  • Senior-level Briefing
  • Targeting
  • Human Source Network management
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and intelligence exploitation
  • Collection Management
  • HOT-R Human Intelligence Online Tracking & Reporting
  • Voltron analytical software tool
• Experience working with Special Operations
• Minimum of one year working as an OSINT/DR analyst working knowledge/experience of the following areas:
  • Data-mining software tools and related databases
  • Current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network- and link-analysis tools
  • Social media exploitation tools; browsers; data collection agents and tools
• OSINT Analyst must be skilled and experienced in general administrative matters and be willing to work flexible or alternative hours as needed to complete the mission
• Must be able to provide advice and assist MSC personnel involved in providing mission support (either directly or indirectly) on matters related to the Contract. Coordinate with the MSC Director of Operations (and others as necessary) to optimize awareness and use of the Contract personnel's skills and capabilities
• Possess the ability to assist in the review, update, and drafting of relevant MSC standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical procedures, best practices, and other instructions as well as the quality and effectiveness of all source analysis data sources and hardware/software tools

Education & Certification

Bachelors Degree is desired .

Security Clearance

Top-Secret clearance with the ability to access Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Work Location

Coronado, CA

About Lukos

Lukos delivers professional services to the Department of Defense. Lukos has been one of the most successful and most diversified support companies for US Special Operations Command and its components for over a decade. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.