Exploitation Specialist

The Mission Support Operation is seeking experienced Media Exploitation Specialists to support an Intelligence Community (IC) customer in the National Capital Region (NCR) through an open-source services contract.

This role focuses on collecting evaluating processing and enriching open-source and emerging technology information to support intelligence requirements and identify actionable insights. Candidates will conduct research assess validated sources analyze trends create and maintain structured data synthesize findings and produce high-quality intelligence reports in accordance with customer standards and data management plans.

Location: National Capital Region (NCR)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Focus Areas: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Emerging Technologies AI GenAI LLMs Quantum Computing Telecommunications Energy and Advanced Computing

• Monitor evaluate and exploit internet-based media and open-source information related to emerging technologies.
• Conduct comprehensive open-source research source discovery and source assessments.
• Identify and analyze emerging trends patterns relationships and developments relevant to customer missions.

• Collect analyze synthesize and summarize qualitative and quantitative information.
• Produce timely accurate and actionable intelligence products.
• Apply analytical methodologies to identify: Significant trends Information reliability Strategic insights Mission impacts

Research and evaluate developments in:

• Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Quantum Computing
• Telecommunications
• Energy & Energy Storage
• Semiconductors
• Data Centers
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Rare Earth Minerals
• Other mission-critical technology sectors

• Develop and maintain structured datasets and research baselines.
• Ensure information is: Accurate Consistent Accessible Compliant with customer data management plans
• Prepare and publish: Intelligence assessments Open-source intelligence reports Analytical summaries Customer-directed research products

• Respond to customer-directed collection and research requirements.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and team members.
• Communicate findings and address intelligence gaps.
• Maintain awareness of: Evolving mission priorities Emerging threats Technological developments

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship

• Requires a bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related field with 8 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of

8 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 10 years of prior relevant experience.

• 3 years of demonstrated experience conducting research evaluating sources analyzing information synthesizing findings and producing written reports in accordance with established standards or equivalent education or training in a relevant discipline.

Strong knowledge of:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Generative AI (GenAI)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Advanced Computing
• Global Media Environments
• Emerging technology trends and developments

Experience with:

• Open-source intelligence gathering
• Social media exploitation
• Digital media research
• Publicly available information analysis
• Source discovery and validation

• Web scraping tools
• Advanced internet search methodologies
• Boolean search logic
• Digital information discovery techniques

• Ability to work both independently and within embedded customer teams
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate: Research findings Intelligence assessments Complex technical information Strategic recommendations

• Experience supporting the Open Source Enterprise (OSE) environment
• Experience researching and analyzing emerging technology topics
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear user-friendly communications
• Strong analytical writing and editing skills

Experience with:

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Generative AI tools
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• AI-assisted user experiences

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency preferred

• Experience working across multiple organizations offices and agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in dynamic team-oriented environments
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize competing requirements

The ideal candidate combines:

• Strong OSINT and research expertise
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and AI
• Experience producing intelligence-quality written products
• Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills
• TS/SCI Poly clearance
• A passion for understanding how emerging technologies impact national security and intelligence missions

OSINT Media Exploitation Intelligence Analysis Emerging Technologies AI GenAI LLMs Quantum Computing Research Data Analysis Open Source Enterprise Technical Writing TS/SCI Poly

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