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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst Employment Type: Part-time About Us: Space Crew Consultancy is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to using the power of data and technology ...

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Our ideal candidate will leverage their cyberspace intelligence experience to conduct open / all-source research, network vulnerability analysis, and critical factor analysis in support of cyberspace ...

... MASINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and other available sources. * Produce timely and accurate intelligence assessments, threat analyses, operational environment studies, intelligence ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for open source intelligence analyst in the United States is $98,618.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Open Source Intelligence Analyst do?

An Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets publicly available data from sources like social media, news articles, forums, and government reports. They identify threats, investigate persons of interest, or support decision-making for organizations, law enforcement, or national security agencies. OSINT Analysts use specialized tools and techniques to gather, verify, and assess information while ensuring ethical and legal compliance. Their work helps organizations mitigate risks, track emerging trends, and enhance situational awareness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Open Source Intelligence Analyst?

To thrive as an Open Source Intelligence Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of information gathering and verification, typically supported by a relevant degree in intelligence studies, cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience with technical tools such as Maltego, Palantir, social media monitoring platforms, and certifications like Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP) are highly valuable. Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams are important soft skills. These competencies are crucial to accurately collect, assess, and present actionable intelligence from diverse open-source materials in support of organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Open Source Intelligence Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,618 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Huntsville, AL

Cintel, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

POSITION:Open-Source Intelligence Analyst

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:May be required to travel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No

Overview:

Cintel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Open-Source Intelligence Analyst to provide support to our government customer and their mission.

Specific duties associated with this position are as follows:


  • Identify and assess potential threat information, recommend mitigation efforts, and incorporate findings into formal reports

  • Conduct analysis in support of operational activities to assemble, correlate, evaluate and assess information concerning counterintelligence and intelligence threats against personnel, programs, information systems and/or facilities

  • Analyze information received to identify intelligence gaps and specify collection requirements to answer these gaps via appropriate collection means

  • Support intelligence inquiries under the direction of the appropriate team lead

  • When appropriate, prepare intelligence information reports

  • Conduct intelligence briefings to personnel as required

Required Qualifications


  • A minimum of (8) years of related experience support intelligence analysis as an agent or analyst

  • Works independently and/or leads sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems

  • Recent analytical report drafting and analysis experience to include Q&A

  • Clearance: Final Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Desired Skills:


  • Experience providing intelligence analysis support to vetting and/or research, development, and acquisitions

  • A minimum of (8) years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project

  • A bachelors degree or higher

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:


  • Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and selforganized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for illdefinedproblems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.

  • We want our team members to be selfmotivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jackofalltrades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology,you'll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated