Reston, VA, USA
16 days ago
Defense Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Policy and Strategy Consultant

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

Provide support to policy formulation, planning, coordination, and providing strategic advice to assist in developing policies, programs, and strategies

Plans, carries out, and/or supports policy research, analysis and formulation aimed at enabling innovation in the Defense OSINT Enterprise and supports effective planning, production, and management of OSINT resources. Shall develop written materials to support

Review Intelligence Community policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures for application to the design and drafting of corresponding doctrine, including SOPs and field guidance

Conduct data research, assembly, and analysis; participate in focus groups; and prepare draft documents and presentations as needed

Prepare background papers, briefing notes, and policy analysis on a wide range of OSINT policy and planning issues, as requested by Government leadership, in support of customer initiatives and activities

Provide complete written products that are free of typos and grammatical mistakes, and ensuring the products have been written for the appropriate audience

Compile and organize data, as well as conduct research, analysis, and coordination of strategy, policy and doctrine at the IC, DoD, Service, and Command levels

Review and evaluate existing policies across the Defense OSINT Enterprise, and other intelligence disciplines, synthesizing findings to identify and recommend best practices for applicability and/or adaptability to the development of policy and doctrine. Shall work closely with stakeholders to determine the goals and objectives of OSINT policies

Support executive-level projects and analyze, assess, and develop future strategy and guidance governing DoD OSINT operations

Research IC, DoD, and interagency policy formulations on OSINT issues and foreign partner agreements, ensuring authorities, concerns and equities are accurately represented

This position is 100% onsite at client location with limited telework options


What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

Bachelor's Degree with TEN (10) years of experience - OR - Masters Degree with EIGHT (8) years of experience supporting the federal government, DoD or intelligence community

Knowledge of DOD/IC OSINT policy and guidelines

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Knowledge or experience supporting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) or Human Intelligence (HUMINT) in the Defense or Intelligence community at the senior level

Demonstrated strong writing skills and other communication skills

Demonstrated skills in policy and strategy development

PMP certification


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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