OSINT Analyst

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including minority ethnic people, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application. About the role:Moonshot is currently recruiting OSINT Analysts as part of an existing programme of work. In this role, you will be focused on gathering and analysing open-source online data and carrying out aspects of delivery for a specific insight project. You will also be expected to work to advance our research methodologies and support the strategic understanding of our clients.Your responsibilities will include:Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of sources, including social media and other channels covered by our in-house toolsDesigning quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyse large datasetsDrafting analytical reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust mannerWorking to demanding, high-tempo reporting schedules for clientsPresenting findings verbally to clients, tailoring the content to their needs to support their strategic understandingAnticipating potential barriers to data collection and investigations, identifying workable solutions, and taking responsibility for improvements to processesMaintaining large databases and conducting regular reviews of social media and messaging platforms for inclusion into the projectResearching and drafting deep dives into trends and themes identifiedDeveloping and sharing subject matter expertise related to online harms across the organisationBuilding relationships with clients, and supporting our business development by exploring and identifying opportunities for new projects of work that will be of interest to themRequirementsEssential:Candidates will be expected to undergo and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to applicationRelevant professional or research experience in countering organised crime, violent extremism or other online harmsProfessional experience involving analysis and investigation using open-source research and OSINT methodsAbility to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of informationDemonstrated ability to source, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, potentially including social media data, and produce actionable, decision quality reportingA demonstrable ability to work under pressure, take action and get things done, both in managing your own workload and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patternsExcellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challengesExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsWillingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours in response to incidents and relevant eventsWe require and will check candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clientsDesirable:Fluency in languages other than English, particularly ArabicQualifications in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including data visualisation, database management (SQL), Python, Tableau visualisation or other data analysis tool setsProfessional experience in open-source research, online investigations, threat risk analysis, public safety, or law enforcementSecurity clearance at an SC level or higher in current roleBenefits30 days' paid annual leave, excluding bank holidaysPrivate healthcare package with access to specialist mental health cover, including coverage for partners and childrenEmployee Assistance Programme providing access to mental health supportGenerous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leaveAll permanent employees are granted share options upon employmentSalary: £30,784 - £40,000 (depending on skills and experience).