Job Description
Successful candidates will employ safe searching principles in order toidentify and collect geospatial open source data. Staff must also quantify the veracity of opensources data and provide context and insight about cultural topics and entities on which theycollect.Duties:• (U) Collect, research, evaluate, and compile publicly available information (PAI) in accordance with established NGA policies and procedures, including current storage policies, OPSEC protocols, and Intelligence Oversight (10) Governance.• (U) Produce and disseminate NGA Open Source reports and alerts in accordance with established SOPs.• (U) Populate activities in assigned performance management system (Currently JIRA).• (U) Support timely responses to intelligence priorities, requests for information (RFis) and other customer and mission needs. Tasks include:o (U) Regional/Target monitoringo (U) Language supporto (U) Geolocatingo (U) Data discovery and transfero (U) Address coding• (U) Contribute to the preparation of data release, analytical, observational, and technical reports and publications.• (U) Assess open source media veracity utilizing splice detectors, hex editors, GAN detectors, etc.• (U) Maintain proper file management in accordance with division standards.• (U) Request and maintain access to security domain systems (SBU/NIPR, SecNet, NGANet).• (U) Request, maintain access to, and utilize IC Open Source databases/portals (Tier 0).Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BAE Systems OSINT Collectors are key participants in the analytic process, collectors provide detailed, hard to find information, to fill in gaps for key intelligence questions. Possessing the required skills is important to collecting the truly hard to find data.
Required• (U) 1-3 years of experience conducting Open Source collection or Open Source Analysis.• (U) Experience with web browsing tools and advance searching techniques.• (U) Course work or I year of experience building/using Power Point slides, Excelspreadsheets, Email, and One Note Notebooks.• (U) Basic knowledge of how to conduct safe searches (OPSEC).• (U) 1-3 year of demonstrated work experience directly engaging with ICpartners/customers.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• (U) Foreign language capabilities (Reading, Writing, Listening}.• (U) Knowledge of geospatial technologies (ArcGIS, GoogleEarth, [Spy).• (U) Knowledge of DoD/lC databases and services.• (U) Knowledge of Common Open Source databases and Services.• (U) Familiarity with Social Media.• (U) Familiarity with JIRA.• (U) Knowledge of NGA, DoD, and IC missions.• (U) Experience Geolocating images (Handheld photography, videos, etc.}.• (U) Ability to remain flexible to changing priorities and requirements from supervisors and customers.Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56200 - $95500
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.