SMX is seeking an Integrations Research Analyst to join our Global Open-Source Threat Network Disruption Cell (“GOST Cell”). The SMX GOST Cell utilizes publicly available information (PAI), non-traditional information gathering and exploitation methods to provide our customers with insight to counter counterdrug (CD) and counter trans-national organized crime (CTOC). The GOST Cell utilizes commercial subscriptions, social media, financial transactions, and open-sourced geospatial data to identify, disrupt, and interdict trans-national threat networks responsible for illicit drug trafficking, illicit financial flows, and the illicit trafficking of people, wildlife, natural resources, and weapons.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary GOST Cell Integrations Analyst at Joint Interagency Task Force - West
- Integrate with CCMD and inter-agency points of contact to enable and drive emerging requests for support
- Integrate with CCMD and inter-agency points of contact to provide analytic research and analysis in support of time sensitive tasking
- Apply expertise in operations, intelligence, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and collections to enhance the client mission
- Provide support and counsel on technical matters
- Establish local continuity and/or standard operating procedures specific to customer site and customer requirements
- Coordinate and synchronize requirements, between customer and GOST analytical support cell
- Succinctly incorporate measures of quality assurance and quality control prior to release of intelligence reporting
- Fuse multidiscipline sources to provide accurate and timely analysis
- Explore new data sources, create effective queries, and combine information from disparate sources to provide insight to counter counterdrug (CD) and counter trans-national organized crime (CTOC) insights
- Utilize available industry data, including market data available for purchase, outside reports, and other data provided by the requested agency, to identify threat networks
- Provide analysis and assessments of commercially available and open-source data, with a specific focus on the geospatial domain, to deliver actionable intelligence reports
Required Skills & Experience
- Required Clearance: Top Secret / SCI
- Advanced knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic, search engine and database resources, and internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases
- Knowledge of national and service-specific OSINT policy and regulations
- Ability to conduct independent analysis to support mission requirements and use enhanced search procedures and tools to support the usage of PAI
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and tradecraft standards to deliver analytic findings in textual form, graphic annotation, or other formats as directed by the government customer, and develop and present briefings to support customer requirements
Desired Skills & Experience
- Degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Foreign Area Studies, National Security Studies, Linguistics, or a related research field preferred
- Identified as recognized Industry leader for a given area of expertise
- Experience with All-Source analytic principals
- Experience with advanced search techniques, information databases, data visualization, and related tools
- Experience converting data collected from multiple sources to perform geospatial analysis
- Experience utilizing commercially available analytic toolsets, including but not limited to: Analyst’s Notebook, ArcMap/ArcPro, Google Earth
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
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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:
$102,000—$153,000 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.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
