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Publicly Available Information/OSINT Targeting Analyst - Expert

Cherokee Federal
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Lorton
7351 Lockport Place (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2025

Publicly Available Information Targeting Analyst Expert

***This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.***

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Preting is seeking a PAI Targeting Analyst to support USSOCOM. The PAI Targeting Analyst shall be capable of performing all baseline PAI/OSINT tasks within a given topical or target portfolio.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

PAI Targeting Analyst Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct search discovery, exploitation (including translation), analysis, and fusion of PAI in social media platforms, open sources, commercial databases, and/or other PAI data sets in support of current and future operations for foreign intelligence purposes

  • Conduct entity identification, identity extraction, pattern analysis, and profile development across various PAI data sources

  • Coordinate and collaborate with other government personnel to integrate this information into the all-source analysis and targeting process in support of operations

  • Performs other job related duties as assigned

PAI Targeting Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible. Must meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP) and Alternate Compensatory Classification Measures (ACCM) information

  • Minimum of five (5) years of intelligence analysis experience within DoD or an Intelligence Community organization.

  • Prior experience providing intelligence support to special operations forces conducting operations is strongly preferred

  • Minimum of two (2) years of specific experience in PAI/OSINT exploitation.

  • Prior experience providing PAI/OSINT analysis support to special operations forces is strongly preferred. (NOTE: experience with traditional/legacy OSINT duties (e.g., reviewing, translating, and/or reporting feeds from domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news sources) is not considered equivalent experience

  • Working knowledge of current intelligence analysis and forecasting methodologies and tools, as well as working knowledge of the intelligence community structure, authorities, and capabilities

  • Superior written communication skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, machine language translation software, data visualization/graphics tools, and standard internet browsers

  • Ability to research, build, staff, and present information and decision briefs at the O-5/GS-14 to General Officer/SES level

  • Must possess a valid US passport

  • Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental, psychological, background, credit, and security screens as deemed necessary to be considered deployable.

  • Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Preting is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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