OSINT Tradecraft Methodologist

OSINT Tradecraft Methodologist

The Opportunity:

Join the AFRICOM Team as an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Tradecraft Methodologist. You’ll be analyzing and evaluating OSINT and Publicly Available Information (PAI) tradecraft and tools. As an OSINT Tradecraft Methodologist, you will document OSINT and PAI tradecraft, to include tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), for collection, processing, exploiting, disseminating, and integrating PAI across multiple intelligence disciplines and systems. You will work intimately with the OSINT collectors to help identify methods, tools, and best practices to improve collection processes for AFRICOM entities with an emphasis on advanced collection, including command line tools. The Tradecraft Methodologist is the OSINT Subject Matter Expert whom the trained and experienced OSINT collectors turn to when all avenues dead end. You will provide PAI subject matter expertise to AFRICOM collectors and analysts and provide support to external U.S. and foreign partner engagements.

You will develop a portfolio of Data Assessment Report products and OSINT products such as methodology notes and training slides, to further develop AFRICOM OSINT collection capabilities. You’ll manage access to data sets, tool subscriptions, and associated purchases to maintain capabilities for the collection team.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 4+ years of experience with OSINT
• Experience evaluating TTPs to collect PAI, and identifying, testing, and documenting methodologies to overcome technical or behavioral roadblocks for PAI collection
• Experience with IC analytical writing standards and product publications, employing a variety of OSINT or PAI tools, and evaluating data sets or tools to support USAFRICOM use cases
• Knowledge of advanced research methodologies and OPSEC risks associated with PAI collection
• Ability to distill complex technical topics into usable tradecraft for collectors
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, succinctly brief client leadership and colleagues on methodology development and TTPs, and provide tailored content to foreign partners
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Completion of DoD-approved or Commercial Vendor OSINT Methodology Training such as CASO, SANS 497, or MacAfee Training
• Active passport with at least 6 months validity for the purposes of visa applications

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience writing OSINT reports and common intelligence reporting methods
• Experience with the AFRICOM area of responsibility
• Experience conducting OSINT research and collection in different languages
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite
• Completion of Government-provided or commercially available OSINT Courses

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

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Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.