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K2 Group, Inc.

All Source Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Identify information requirements, develop assessment strategies and collection plans, identify information sources, and develop and conduct Open Source research, analysis, and fusion of relevant ...

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K2 Group, Inc.

All Source Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Identify information requirements, develop assessment strategies and collection plans, identify information sources, and develop and conduct Open Source research, analysis, and fusion of relevant ...

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K2 Group Inc.

All Source Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Identify information requirements, develop assessment strategies and collection plans, identify information sources, and develop and conduct Open Source research, analysis, and fusion of relevant ...

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Development Tester (CI/CD)

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

In this role you will get to conduct code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation ...

Beyond SOF

Development Tester (CI/CD)

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

In this role you will get to conduct code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation ...

Beyond SOF

Development Tester (CI/CD)

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

In this role you will get to conduct code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation ...

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What is an Open Source Research job?

An Open Source Research job involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting publicly available data to support decision-making, investigations, or intelligence efforts. This can include examining online publications, social media, government records, and other freely accessible sources. Professionals in this field may work in cybersecurity, journalism, law enforcement, or corporate intelligence. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of digital tools are essential for success in this role.

What are some of the typical challenges faced by professionals in Open Source Research roles?

Professionals in open source research often encounter challenges such as verifying the authenticity and credibility of information found online, managing large volumes of data, and keeping up with rapidly evolving digital tools and platforms. They may need to navigate language barriers, misinformation, and changing privacy regulations depending on the geographic focus of their research. The work can require a careful balance between thorough investigation and timely reporting. To succeed, researchers often collaborate with analysts, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to ensure findings are actionable and reliable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Open Source Research position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Open Source Research, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in research methodologies, typically supported by a degree in international relations, intelligence studies, or a related field. Familiarity with research databases, online investigative tools, and sometimes certifications like OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) training are valuable. Effective communication, critical thinking, and perseverance are essential soft skills to excel in this field. These skills ensure accurate collection, assessment, and presentation of publicly available information for informed decision-making.

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All Source Analyst

All Source Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

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Job description

*This is a contingent opportunity
The All Source Analyst primary tasks are to characterize the broad array of threats to DoD installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets. Identifying and evaluating potential threat actors, capabilities, and tactics and prioritize the data based on impact to military operations by assisting installation in the development of all hazard and threat assessments. Additionally, the All Source Analyst will be responsible for the identification and assessment of assets and threat abilities outside of the installation and integrate this information into a finished assessment product. 
 
Duties:
  • Research the structure, ideology, intentions, tactics, and capabilities of adversarial organizations to develop threat characterization.
  • Identify information requirements, develop assessment strategies and collection plans, identify information sources, and develop and conduct Open Source research, analysis, and fusion of relevant information to emulate adversarial planning capabilities.
  • Characterize systems and conduct nodal analysis, identify essential functions/tasks and critical assets necessary to perform them as determined by the assessment program plan.
  • Develop courses of action an adversary may employ against customer personnel, equipment, facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, and supply chains. Identify critical nodes/links or other targets and the effects of other environmental characteristics on course of action development.
  • Support field assessments from an adversary perspective.
  • Synthesize findings to support vulnerability identification, course of action development, protection studies, trend analyses, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the implications of vulnerabilities discovered by the other specialists and fuse those findings with the systems analysis and determine impacts to the national and military missions they support.
  • Prepare activity reports including out briefs, Senior Leader briefs, Interim progress reports and briefs, white papers, After Action Reviews, Final Reports, Risk Analysis reports, and other documents necessary to convey assessment findings to customers, partners, and other stakeholders.
 
 
Required Experience: 
  • 10 years demonstrated expertise performing information/data collection, analysis, and fusion.
  • Excellent analytical, communications-both oral and written, and project management experience.
  • Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing comprehensive and complex technical, contractual, and research information/data.
Desired Experience:
  • Experience providing analytical support to one or more special operations forces (SOF) units or commands
  • Tactical or operational level experience operating in a deployed environment 
  • Experience working in a DoD environment, including with military departments, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service, or Agency IT organizations and environments
Security Clearance: 
  • Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility 
Additional Requirements:
 
  • Accept worldwide deployments which include high threat permissive areas presenting some risks to personal safety.
  • Submit to immunization for worldwide travel.
 
Benefits:   K2 Group’s benefit offerings include:  Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.  

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