(Night Shift) Open Source Monitoring Specialist I

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1664 Job Title: (Night Shift) Open Source Monitoring Specialist I Location: Rosslyn, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Night shift work will be required (6pm - 6:15am, 4 shifts on/4 shifts off). Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Job Descrption Overview: Agile Defense is looking for an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client’s Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. 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 +1 Year of Experience or 5 Years of Experience without degree 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 Work is performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. 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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