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Summary
Job Tittle: (Night Shift) Open Source Monitoring Specialist II
Clearance: Secret
Location: Rosslyn, VA
Night shift work will be required (6pm - 6:15am, 4 shifts on/4 shifts off). As an Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources. The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events. Responsibilities/Duties: Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers. Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information
Utilize specialized tools, and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats Use ad-hoc Program guidance in the creation of Boolean or other query-language algorithms used in commercial and unclassified tools. Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sources Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence groups
Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and execution of open source collection operations Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad (as available and if desired)
Assist training teams in the development of training modules Education and Years of Experience Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 year of relevant experience or at least 7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Relevant experience includes any positions that required advanced online research or other investigative techniques. Required Skills Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to write clearly and concisely · Ability to clearly summarize information in writing
Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic
Knowledge of machine language translation methods
Demonstrated ability to learn new software
Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels Preferred Skills Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms
Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course Working Conditions Must be able to work 12-hour night shits from 6pm - 6:15am, four days in a row (4 days on, 4 days off). -
Job Description
Job Tittle: (Night Shift) Open Source Monitoring Specialist II
Clearance: Secret
Location: Rosslyn, VA
Night shift work will be required (6pm - 6:15am, 4 shifts on/4 shifts off). As an Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources. The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events. Responsibilities/Duties: Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers. Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information
Utilize specialized tools, and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats Use ad-hoc Program guidance in the creation of Boolean or other query-language algorithms used in commercial and unclassified tools. Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sources Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence groups
Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and execution of open source collection operations Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad (as available and if desired)
Assist training teams in the development of training modules Education and Years of Experience Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 year of relevant experience or at least 7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Relevant experience includes any positions that required advanced online research or other investigative techniques. Required Skills Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to write clearly and concisely · Ability to clearly summarize information in writing
Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic
Knowledge of machine language translation methods
Demonstrated ability to learn new software
Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels Preferred Skills Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms
Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course Working Conditions Must be able to work 12-hour night shits from 6pm - 6:15am, four days in a row (4 days on, 4 days off). -
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