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Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Colorado

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$99 - $225/hr

Produce and review all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets. Identify, investigate, and analyze cyber ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

Produce and review all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets. Identify, investigate, and analyze cyber ...

Moonshot

Intelligence Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$50K - $57K/yr

Moonshot is recruiting an Intelligence Analyst to join our threat monitoring team. In this role ... Distill large volumes of social media and open source data into clear, actionable analysis.

Moonshot

Intelligence Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$50K - $57K/yr

Moonshot is recruiting an Intelligence Analyst to join our threat monitoring team. In this role ... Distill large volumes of social media and open source data into clear, actionable analysis.

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What is a volunteer open source intelligence analyst?

A Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Analyst is someone who collects, analyzes, and interprets publicly available information from various sources such as news media, social media, public records, and online databases to provide insights on specific topics or events. These individuals typically work unpaid, contributing their skills to support organizations, governments, or non-profits in areas like security, humanitarian efforts, or investigative journalism. Their work helps identify trends, verify information, and support decision-making processes without breaching privacy or using classified data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a volunteer open source intelligence analyst?

To thrive as a Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of information gathering and verification methods. Familiarity with tools such as Maltego, social media monitoring platforms, and OSINT frameworks, along with basic cybersecurity awareness or relevant training, is typically required. Critical thinking, curiosity, and effective written communication are crucial soft skills for synthesizing findings and collaborating with teams. These competencies ensure accurate, ethical intelligence collection and effective reporting in support of organizational or investigative goals.

What are some typical challenges volunteer open source intelligence analysts face, and how can they effectively manage them?

Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Analysts often face the challenge of verifying the accuracy and credibility of publicly available information, as data can be incomplete or misleading. Balancing time commitments with other responsibilities is also common, since these roles are usually unpaid and require self-motivation. Effective analysts use reputable sources, cross-reference data, and communicate regularly with their team to ensure findings are reliable. Developing strong organizational skills and participating in collaborative platforms can help volunteers manage workload and maintain high-quality output.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Analyst job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

All Source Analyst

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Colorado Springs, CO

$130K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview

Apogee is seeking a All-Source Intelligence Analyst to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) staff. This position integrates information from multiple intelligence disciplines to produce timely, actionable assessments that enable planning and decision-making across SMDC space and missile defense missions. The analyst delivers senior-level tradecraft, provides analytic continuity, and produces high-quality written products and briefings for Government leadership and mission stakeholders.

 

This is a full-time opportunity at Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities
  • Produce finished all-source intelligence (assessments, executive summaries, briefs, and RFI responses) in support of SMDC staff priorities and operational planning.
  • Fuse reporting from multiple INTs (e.g., SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, HUMINT, open-source technical/industry reporting) to assess adversary capabilities, intent, and activity.
  • Maintain situational awareness and provide indications & warning (I&W) and trend analysis relevant to space and missile defense threats.
  • Evaluate source credibility and information reliability; apply structured analytic techniques and document assumptions, confidence, and gaps.
  • Develop and maintain target/issue continuity (baselines, chronologies, orders of battle, and reference products) to support repeatable analysis.
  • Coordinate with INT-specific analysts, collectors, and mission partners to refine requirements, close information gaps, and improve analytic outcomes.
  • Brief senior leaders and stakeholders; tailor technical findings for non-technical audiences while preserving analytic rigor.
  • Perform peer review/quality checks to ensure products meet tradecraft and style standards.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudicationEducation: Bachelors DegreeYears of Experience: 12+ years all-source intelligence analysis experience (DoD/IC/military/contractor) producing finished intelligence for operational or strategic customers.

Additional Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience integrating multiple intelligence disciplines to develop defensible assessments (capabilities, intent, course of action, trends).
  • Strong knowledge of analytic tradecraft (sourcing, evaluation, alternative analysis, confidence statements, and documentation of assumptions/limitations).
  • Proven ability to deliver concise, customer-ready written products and briefings under tight deadlines in a high-tempo environment.
  • Experience supporting staff-level customers (e.g., Army/Joint/CCMD/strategic headquarters) and responding to dynamic RFIs.

Preferred Qualifications:Additional Experience:

  • Prior experience supporting SMDC or space/missile defense mission sets (threat missile systems, hypersonics, strategic forces, associated infrastructure).
  • Experience producing or contributing to I&W and operational decision support products in a watchfloor or staff environment.
  • Familiarity with collection management/requirements processes and experience translating analytic gaps into collection recommendations.
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts and leading peer review/QA across a production team.
  • Experience using analytic tools for link analysis, timeline/chronology development, and structured analytic techniques (tool-agnostic).

Additional InformationLocation: Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB), COOn-siteTravel: 10%

Pay RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: OTHER

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