STINGRAI Global Open-Source Threat (GOST) Analyst - 29329

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making.

About the role

HII-Mission Technologies is hiring experienced Open-Source Analysts to join our growing Global Open-Source Threat Network Disruption Cell ("GOST Cell"). As a GOST Cell Analyst, you will utilize publicly available information (PAI) and non-traditional intelligence gathering and exploitation methods to provide insight into counter exploitation efforts while conducting intelligence gathering best practices to support client priorities. This requisition supports hiring multiple positions and experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets.

Every day, HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence, surveillance, cyber, engineering, and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security, enable informed decision-making, and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.

Responsibilities

• Explore new data sources, create effective queries, and combine information from disparate sources to provide insight to counter exploitation efforts.
• Fuse multidiscipline and disparate data sources to provide accurate and timely geospatial and human network analysis.
• Utilize available industry data to identify threat networks, persons of interest, and locations of interest.
• Provide analysis and assessments of commercially available and open-source data, with a specific focus on geospatial data, to deliver actionable intelligence reports.
• Search out and utilize available web content and social media content to construct new OSINT and publicly available information (PAI) tradecraft documents and workflows.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control measures into the intelligence production cycle.
• Apply expertise in operations, intelligence, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and collections to enhance the client mission-focused priority areas.
• Provide technical analysis and collection support to OSINT workflows to maximize effectiveness.
• Deliver and present information briefings in support of customer requirements.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with the all-source intelligence analysis and production lifecycle.
• Experience with advanced OSINT search techniques, data visualization methodologies, pattern of life analysis, and information databases.
• Knowledge of national and service-specific OSINT policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Experience levels:

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Skills

Preferred skills and experience:

• OSINT Analytic Tradecraft & Illicit Network Discovery: Proven ability to fuse open-source intelligence with multi-INT insights to map and characterize criminal, narcotics, and threat-finance networks. Demonstrate experience connecting publicly available information to operational counterdrug and counter-threat objectives, producing actionable intelligence.
• Regional Expertise & Cross-COCOM Operational Understanding: Direct familiarity with USSOUTHCOM and other Geographic Combatant Command operational constructs, partner-nation information environments, and theater ISR coordination mechanisms. Comfortable applying OSINT methodologies to regional problem sets and multi-COCOM mission dynamics.
• Interagency OSINT Coordination: Demonstrated working-level experience collaborating with DASW-CN, JIATF-South, Treasury-linked analytical elements, and other interagency partners. Understand how OSINT flows through interagency processes and how to translate insights into supportable operational outcomes.
• Ops and ISR Tasking-to-Reporting Alignment: Ability to convert strategic intelligence requirements into targeted OSINT collection and analytic plans. Skilled at producing refined reporting that integrates with broader ISR cycles, meets customer standards, and contributes directly to mission execution.
• Technology Fluency & Workflow Adaptability: Comfort operating within evolving analytical platforms, automation-assisted OSINT tools, and maturing mission workflows. Ability to scale processes, adopt new systems rapidly, and contribute to the mission’s transition into a more integrated technical environment.
• Advisory-Level Analytic Judgment: Mature, mission-focused judgment suitable for engaging government leadership as trusted advisors. Capable of shaping analytical approaches to difficult problems, informing decision-makers, and driving solutions rather than simply generating task-based outputs.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $83,593.00 - $150,000.00.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.