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OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Journeyman

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Compensation
$79–83K/yr
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid U.S. PassportTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

SMX seeks a Journeyman OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst to conduct advanced collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, targeting, and analytic reporting using publicly and commercially available information. The analyst supports special operations, intelligence partners, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber initiatives, and threat warning assessments. The role involves fusing intelligence sources, conducting regional and other specialized analyses, and delivering written products and oral briefings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytic ResearchCommunicationAll-Source Intelligence ToolsOSINT/PAI ToolsResearch MethodologiesRegional AnalysisGeopolitical AnalysisHUMINT/SIGINT AnalysisGeospatial AnalysisBulk Data AnalysisPublic Records ResearchInvestigative AnalysisWritten CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeBriefing

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceValid U.S. Passport4+ Years Intelligence Analyst Experience1+ Year OSINT/PAI ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Relevant FieldDeploy CONUS and OCONUS

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

SMX is seeking a motivated OSINT/PAI Targeting Analyst – Journeyman to support advanced collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), as well as targeting and analytic reporting using publicly available and commercially available information (PAI). The analyst will work closely with Intelligence Community partners and multi-disciplinary teams to provide actionable intelligence in support of special operations, targeting, HUMINT and exploitation operations, cyber initiatives, and threat warning assessments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytic, research, and communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced open-source collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) using publicly and commercially available data sources.

  • Produce and contribute to multi-intelligence assessments by fusing OSINT/PAI with other relevant information sources.

  • Support special operations, targeting, HUMINT, exploitation operations, cyber operations, and indications and warning threat estimates through timely and effective OSINT/PAI analysis.

  • Interface with Intelligence Community partners and operational stakeholders to inform collection and reporting efforts.

  • Exploit and analyze data using the latest suite of all-source and OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and repositories.

  • Conduct regional, geopolitical, and HUMINT/SIGINT analysis, as well as geospatial, bulk data, public records, and investigative analysis.

  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise written intelligence products and oral briefings at the O4/GS-13 level or higher.

  • Collaborate with teams and effectively communicate analytic findings to both team members and executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

  • Must possess a valid U.S. passport.

  • Must be willing and able to deploy both CONUS (within the continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) as needed.

  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience as an intelligence analyst within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.

  • Minimum of one (1) year of direct OSINT/PAI exploitation, analysis, and reporting experience.

  • Proficiency with current all-source intelligence tools, databases, and repositories.

  • Strong working knowledge of the latest OSINT/PAI tools, databases, and research methodologies.

  • Demonstrated background in one or more of: regional analysis, geopolitical analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT analysis, geospatial analysis, bulk data analysis, public records research/analysis, or investigative analysis.

  • Excellent written communication skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Strong briefing skills, with the ability to brief at the O4/GS-13 level or above.

  • Effective communication skills at both the team and executive/leadership levels.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous experience providing OSINT analytic support to special operations or fast-paced mission environments.

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.

#CJPOST

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$79,000—$83,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

How this job compares

Set against the 787 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–83K/yr
  • North Carolina median$93–126K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$90–150K/yr587 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $81K, is 20% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($101K) — in the lowest quarter of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in North Carolina and 787 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (653 postings).
Education
220 of the 787 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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