10a Labs is looking for a Terrorism-Focused Research Analyst to conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research on terrorism, violent extremism, and related security threats, monitoring emerging trends, analyzing online activity and propaganda, and producing actionable insights.
Requirements
- Exceptional qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Ability to convey complex security and socio-political issues in a clear, concise manner to a range of audiences.
- Full professional proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct OSINT research on terrorism, violent extremism, and related security issues using a wide range of open-source tools and methodologies.
- Monitor and analyze trends in terrorist organizations, tactics, recruitment strategies, propaganda, and online narratives.
- Identify, collect, and assess publicly available information from mainstream and nontraditional platforms (e.g., social media, extremist forums, encrypted apps, news outlets).
- Synthesize findings into detailed reports, briefs, and presentations tailored for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, subject matter experts, and technical specialists.
- Stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging tools in the OSINT field.
- Conduct research on complex and sensitive topics; this may involve reviewing violent, extremist, or otherwise disturbing material and requires professionalism, discretion, and adherence to ethical research practices.
Other
- Requires professionalism, discretion, and adherence to ethical research practices.
- Possesses strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
- Has experience or coursework in terrorism research, international studies, trust & safety, or related fields.
- Thinks critically, communicates findings clearly, and adapts quickly to evolving tasks.
- Professional experience in terrorism studies, international security, global affairs, or closely related fields.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented setting.
- Enthusiasm for problem-solving and contributing to a positive team culture.
