Open-Source Analyst, Lead

With all the information available today, it takes a skilled intelligence analyst to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. On our team, you will apply advanced open-source research, all-source intelligence methods, and social media analysis to produce insights that shape operational understanding and targeting support.

Responsibilities

• Use innovative OSINT collection techniques to map networks, identify relationships, and generate targeting analysis studies that inform mission needs.
• Assess foreign reporting and digital content including political, military, economic, ideological, and counter-threat materials to identify implications for ongoing operations.
• Synthesize varied online information streams to develop high-fidelity assessments that help close intelligence gaps and strengthen situational awareness for planners, analysts, and decision-makers.

Requirements

• Experience with all-source or social media analysis in support of intelligence or operational missions.
• Experience performing structured online research using open-source tools, social platforms, data services, or web-scraping capabilities.
• Experience producing network diagrams, relationship mapping, or targeting analysis products from publicly available information.
• Experience evaluating open-source reporting across political, military, economic, or counter-threat topics.
• Knowledge of analytic tradecraft standards for OSINT and all-source intelligence.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of open-source information into concise, operationally relevant assessments.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience conducting OSINT, or Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience conducting OSINT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or leading intelligence fusion cells, targeting teams, or operational planning groups.
• Experience serving at the CCMD or Military Service level.
• Knowledge of foreign information ecosystems, digital influence dynamics, or online behavioral patterns relevant to mission areas.
• Ability to collaborate with intelligence planners, targeting professionals, and analysts to support intelligence and operational requirements.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.