Mid-Level OSINT Analyst

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Maxar is seeking a skilled and driven Mid-Level OSINT Analyst to conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and analytic skills in OSINT tradecraft, including social media exploitation, social network/link analysis, and geospatial analysis. This is a mid-level role requiring independence, attention to detail, and the ability to produce concise, actionable intelligence from publicly available sources.
Life with Us
Project: This project supports a hard and deeply buried target mission set, providing critical analytic insights to government stakeholders. Success depends on accurate reporting that augment other analytic products and en able t imely and informed decision-making. The work dire ctly im pacts national secu rity objec tives by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence in a highly specialized and sensitive domain.
Your Career: We are quickly growing our team and this opportunity will provide ample opportunity for career growth and skillset development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership to help set your own goals and ensure you are on a path to achieving them.
We offer:
Dedicated professional development time.
Peer groups.
Education reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
and much more...
Day-to-Day with your Colleagues:

• This position is full time onsite in Reston, VA.

• Conduct comprehensive OSINT research and analysis using public, private, and government open-source materials.

• Execute social media research and exploitation projects with minimal guidance.

• Apply social network/link analysis techniques to map relationships and patterns of interest.

• Use advanced search techniques, managed attribution , and relevant tools to securely gather and verify online data.

• Conduct geolocation and geospatial analysis , including photo and map verification.

• Perform image and video verification to assess authenticity and identify key visual indicators.

• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable written reports and briefings.

• Apply critical thinking and pattern recognition to identify trends and anomalies.

• Track and report on progress using basic project and metrics tracking tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI polygraph.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Cybersecurity, Area Studies).

• 6+ years of experience in open-source research, analysis, and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Work independently with limited oversight.

• Communicate complex findings clearly and concisely in English (written and verbal).

• Apply structured analytic techniques to support intelligence production.

• Experience conducting social media exploitation and writing intelligence or research reports.

• Recent (within last 2 years) training or hands-on experience in OSINT or social media research techniques .

Preferred Requirements:

• Language proficiency (Chinese or Russian preferred).

• Experience with:

• Photo geolocation and advanced image analysis .

• Cyber concepts including obfuscation techniques and digital attribution.

• Threat finance research and analysis.

• Familiarity with IC or defense analytic tools .

• Exposure to human geography and sociocultural analysis .

• Demonstrated ability to develop or refine search strategies and methods.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $77,000.00 - $129,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
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Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.