OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst - Subject Matter Expert

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking an experienced OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst - Subject Matter Expert to support advanced intelligence operations, with a focus on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and publicly available information (PAI) exploitation. This role directly enables special operations, kinetic and non-kinetic targeting, HUMINT development, and other mission-critical intelligence support activities. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the digital information environment and operational experience supporting SOF or similar elite mission sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead OSINT/PAI analysis and exploitation in support of special operations, HUMINT targeting, and multi-domain operations.
• Apply advanced research methodologies to access and analyze data across the surface, deep, and dark web; commercial data platforms; and social media ecosystems.
• Conduct digital footprint analysis and apply digital signature reduction (DSR) techniques to safeguard operational security and support targeting operations.
• Leverage all-source and OSINT-specific tools, repositories, and databases to produce high-impact, actionable intelligence products.
• Author and present finished intelligence assessments and briefings tailored to O-5/GS-14 level stakeholders and above.
• Support and mentor junior analysts in OSINT methodology, analytic tradecraft, and operational application.
• Ensure compliance with current OSINT/PAI regulations, legal authorities, and policy guidance in all activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of total experience as an intelligence analyst within the DoD or the Intelligence Community.
• Minimum of three (3) years of specific experience in OSINT/PAI exploitation directly supporting special operations, intelligence operations, kinetic/non-kinetic targeting, and/or HUMINT lead development. Prior experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations in preferred. (Note: experience with traditional/legacy OSINT duties (i.e. reviewing, translating, and/or reporting on feeds from domestic or foreign PAI, social media, or news sources) will not be considered equivalent experience.)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with digital signature reduction.
• Advanced proficiency in the current suite of available all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories, as well as analytic and targeting methodology.
• Advanced proficiency with the current suite of available specific OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories, as well as OSINT research and methodology, and a strong understanding of the digital information environment (including social media, the internet, commercially available data, and deep/dark web data sources).
• Advanced understanding of OSINT/PAI authorities, regulations, and policy.
• Superior written communications skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Superior verbal briefing skills, with demonstrated history of briefing at the O5/GS14 level or above.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Work Location: Raleigh, NC

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $123,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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