Intern Open Source Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Merrifield, VA

Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Sr. Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to support our contract at the USPSOIG in Arlington, Virginia.

Position Description

Identify, track, and monitor emerging fraud typologies across financial and operational channels using fraud and intelligence gathering expertise.

Conduct analysis of open sources to identify fraudulent communication channels and techniques, including, but not limited to forums, social media, dark/deep web, news media, public records, and geospatial data.

Build and maintain fraud indicators, risk scores, and watchlists using internal data and external intelligence sources.

Develop analytical queries, dashboards, and automated alerts to uncover anomalous patterns such as counterfeit documentation, suspicious claims activity, identity misuse, or operational irregularities.

Leverage open-source data and information to conduct link analysis to uncover fraud networks and schemes.

Produce high-quality intelligence products including threat assessments, trend analyses, profiles, timelines, and geo-based heat maps.

Partner with internal stakeholders to share intelligence, escalate issues, and support audit and investigative efforts.

Identify issues and trends based on severity, potential impact, and risk, ensuring proper documentation and evidentiary standards.

Recommend and evaluate preventive, detective, and mitigative controls.

Monitor changes in policy, regulations, technology, and criminal trends to anticipate shifts in fraud risk. Reporting & Communication

Deliver timely, actionable reporting to leadership on trends, exposures, root causes, and mitigation opportunities.

Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

Prepare materials for audit, compliance, or law enforcement requests as needed.

Position Requirements:

Proven ability to conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis to identify, track, and monitor emerging fraud typologies across financial and operational channels.

Experience building and maintaining fraud indicators, risk scores, and watchlists using internal data and external intelligence sources.

Proficiency developing analytical queries, dashboards, and automated alerts to uncover anomalous patterns (e.g., counterfeit documentation, suspicious claims activity, identity misuse, operational irregularities).

Ability to leverage open-source data to conduct link analysis and identify fraud networks and scheme interdependencies. Ability to produce high-quality intelligence products (threat assessments, trend analyses, profiles, timelines, geo-based heat maps) with clear analytical rigor and defensible findings.

Track record partnering with internal stakeholders (audit, investigations, and data personnel) to share intelligence, escalate issues, and support audit/investigative efforts.

Demonstrated capability to deliver timely, actionable reporting to leadership, translating analytical findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Robust knowledge of fraud schemes and typologies, regulatory frameworks, and fraud-detection methodologies.

Strong analytical skills and experience using key tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, and other link and visualization tools.

Working knowledge of SQL and Python/R for data preparation, feature engineering, and anomaly detection.

Ability to translate operational observations into data insights.

Clear written and verbal communication tailored to non-technical audiences.

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of professional experience (preferred) as an open-source intelligence analyst and other related fields.

Professional certification (preferred), such as CFE, CIA, CISA, or similar.

Company Description

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

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This role requires customer approval, suitability to hold a public trust and successful completion of a preemployment background screening.