Operations Research Analyst

Role Overview

• Integrate with CCMD, SOUTHCOM, and interagency partners to identify, refine, and support high‑priority intelligence requirements
• Conduct all‑source research and network development analysis on designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) within the SOUTHCOM AOR in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
• Apply operational research methodologies and analytical expertise to inform mission planning, targeting, and intelligence production
• Evaluate HUMINT, SIGINT, and law enforcement intelligence reporting; assess credibility; corroborate findings; and provide structured feedback to collection and reporting elements
• Liaise with interagency HUMINT, CI, and law enforcement representatives to provide network briefs, respond to RFIs, close intelligence gaps, and coordinate collection support
• Serve as a liaison between the customer and GOST analytical support cell to synchronize intelligence requirements, data flow, and analytic outputs
• Fuse multi‑discipline intelligence sources to assess illicit networks, threat activity, and operational drivers
• Develop tailored analytic data‑visualization products on narcotics‑trafficking networks for inclusion in Battle Update Briefs to the SOUTHCOM Combatant Commander, adhering to ICD‑203 analytic tradecraft standards
• Conduct advanced data mining, research, and structured queries using commercial, open‑source, and geospatial data
• Support SOUTHCOM target nominations, target significance statements, and lead‑data vetting
• Produce high‑quality written intelligence products aligned with mission requirements and operational timelines
• Perform comprehensive QA/QC of intelligence products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and analytical soundness
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging OSINT tools, analytic methodologies, and data‑exploitation technologies
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in intelligence analysis, OSINT, all‑source analysis, or operational intelligence support
• Experience supporting CCMDs, SOUTHCOM, law enforcement, or interagency operations
• Strong understanding of intelligence requirements management, targeting processes, and multi‑INT fusion
• Proficiency in OSINT tools, commercial intelligence platforms, data‑analysis methods, and geospatial applications
• Demonstrated experience analyzing FTO and TCO networks within the SOUTHCOM AOR
• Ability to conduct advanced data mining, structured analytic queries, and multi‑source research
• Strong writing, briefing, and analytical tradecraft skills consistent with ICD‑203 standards
• Experience performing QA/QC on intelligence products
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high‑tempo, mission‑driven environments
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships