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Senior - PAI/OSINT

Fort Liberty, NC ยท On-site

$150 - $200/hr

CT and regional analysis, GEOINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT/PAI, political/military analysis and support to targeting. Intelligence analysts shall interface with other intelligence organizations to fully ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for osint pai analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An OSINT PAI Analyst is a professional who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting publicly available information (PAI) from open sources (OSINT) such as social media, news articles, public records, and online forums. Their main role is to provide actionable intelligence by identifying patterns, threats, or relevant insights that can support security operations, investigations, or business decisions. OSINT PAI Analysts often use a combination of analytical skills and specialized software tools to sift through vast amounts of data efficiently and ethically, always adhering to legal and privacy guidelines.

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To thrive as an OSINT Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in intelligence, cybersecurity, or related fields, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with OSINT tools such as Maltego, SpiderFoot, and advanced search techniques, as well as an understanding of data privacy laws, is typically required. Excellent critical thinking, ethical judgment, and strong written and verbal communication skills help analysts effectively interpret and present findings. These competencies are crucial for accurately gathering, evaluating, and disseminating actionable intelligence from publicly available sources while maintaining legal and ethical standards.

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An OSINT PAI Analyst frequently works alongside cybersecurity, intelligence, and risk management teams to collect, analyze, and share publicly available information (PAI) relevant to organizational threats and opportunities. This collaboration often involves regular briefings, joint investigations, and contributing to incident response efforts. Effective communication and coordination are key, as analysts must translate complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Working cross-functionally also helps to ensure that intelligence outputs are aligned with broader organizational objectives and security strategies.

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Senior - PAI/OSINT

Fort Liberty, NC โ€ข On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Research, develop, and present intelligence products at the tactical and operational levels.

  • Interface with other intelligence organizations to prepare teams for exploitation of enemy personnel and support targeting efforts.

  • Research emerging open source and social media applications, identify new methodologies, and support the collection of open source data for multi-intelligence fusion analysis.


Job description

Job Description: Crimson Phoenix seeks exceptionally qualified Intelligence Analysts (IA) to support USSOCOM.

Intelligence Analysts responsible for researching, developing, and presenting intelligence products at the operational level for senior leaders including: CT and regional analysis, GEOINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT/PAI, political/military analysis and support to targeting. Intelligence analysts shall interface with other intelligence organizations to fully prepare teams for exploitation of enemy personnel, as well as prepare post screening analytical products and assessments supporting targeting efforts, and threat analysis. Intelligence Analysts are responsible for the production of intelligence assessments and products in support of deployed SOF Task Forces to enable the F3EAD targeting cycle.

Employees must maintain global readiness and be available to deploy on a no-notice basis to hazardous duty/combat zones. Deployments may be to a theater of operations with permissive, uncertain, or hostile environments while living in austere conditions for extended periods.

Job Responsibilities:

Senior-Level Publicly Available Information (PAI) Analyst shall have advanced targeting skills and firsthand experience targeting networks, individuals within networks, and identifying vulnerabilities for exploitation. Intelligence analysts shall have a deep understanding of the F3EAD targeting cycle as well as the current data, tools, and techniques used for each phase of targeting. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency using current analytic tools, databases and Intelligence and operational systems is required.

PAI Analysts are responsible for researching, developing, and presenting PAI intelligence products at the tactical and operational. PAI Analysts shall research emerging open source and social media applications of social networking, collaborates with industry and academia subject matter experts, and interfaces with other Government agencies to identify new and emerging social network analysis methodologies, techniques and analytical tools. PAI Analysts shall also identify and support the collection of open source data to support multi-intelligence fusion analysis in a collaborative environment.

Job Requirements
  • Minimum of eight (8) years analytical experience within DoD or equivalent Government agencies required, with five (5) years at the operational level.
  • Shall be highly proficient in utilizing current intelligence related automation, applications, tools, and databases to support analytical efforts and product development.
  • Must possess strong briefing skills.
  • Shall possess a working knowledge of the F3EAD Targeting methodology to include broad knowledge of additional intelligence disciplines and significant demonstrable experience in their field capable of leading analytical efforts culminating in products.
  • Working knowledge of social media applications and advanced knowledge on all aspects of Open Source research including methodologies and systems.
  • Strong backgrounds required in the following analytical areas: Regional analysis, GeoPolitical analysis, and HUMINT/SIGINT analysis.
  • SOF and or CT intelligence experience is highly desirable.
  • Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible.
  • 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.
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