Open Source Investigator/Digital Research Analyst

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Job Description:
Constellation is seeking a detail-oriented OSINT Analyst with basic experience conducting open—source and commercial intelligence research to support the Department of Homeland Security. The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to accurately document and report findings. We are looking for candidates we can train to research information from commercial databases, open-source internet tools, and social media platforms. The research and findings will support investigations for the purposes of national security and public safety and produce reports that feature key data and analytical insights.

The Challenge (REQUIRED TO APPLY): To ensure you have the aptitude for this work, we ask all applicants to solve a brief research puzzle. Applications submitted without the answer will not be reviewed.

Question: There is a store with a blue awning across the street from "The Ellis" apartments in Bethesda, MD. What is the name of the store that occupied that same retail space in 2015? Please provide a store name and a 1 sentence explanation of how you verified the answer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research using publicly available databases, websites, commercial databases, and online resources.
• Perform basic skip-tracing activities to locate individuals, verify addresses, and identify contact information.
• Collect, review, and validate information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Document research findings in case management systems.
• Maintain accurate records and meet established productivity and quality standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data privacy requirements, and information security protocols.
• Collaborate with team leads and other analysts to complete assigned cases within established deadlines.
• Learn and utilize specialized intelligence tools and analytical methods to ensure the accuracy and depth of your research.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience in any research-intensive field (e.g., audit, academic research, or investigations).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.
• Possess high degree of digital literacy, including the ability to navigate public records, and online and commercial databases effectively.
• Strong critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently while meeting daily production goals.
• Experience using case management systems and analytical platforms.
• Understanding of information validation, source reliability, and investigative documentation.
• Successful completion of the research challenge listed in the job description.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic experience or familiarity with OSINT research, online investigations, data collection, or skip tracing.
• Active or Former DoD clearance or DHS suitability
• Previous exposure to OSINT concepts, or completion of related training courses
• Degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Professional development 
• Employee assistance program
• Work-life balance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires U.S. citizenship. Are you a U.S. citizen?
• Do you have a DHS or a DoD clearance?
• There is a store with a blue awning across the street from "The Ellis" apartments in Bethesda, MD. What is the name of the store that occupied that same retail space in 2015? Please provide a store name and a 1 sentence explanation of how you verified the answer.