Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst

ECS is seeking a Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst to work in our Arlington, VA office

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Intelligence & Analytics:

• Identify, track, and monitor emerging fraud typologies across financial and operational channels using fraud and intelligence gathering expertise.
• Conduct analysis of open sources to identify fraudulent communication channels and techniques, including, but not limited to forums, social media, dark/deep web, news media, public records, and geospatial data.
• Build and maintain fraud indicators, risk scores, and watchlists using internal data and external intelligence sources.
• Develop analytical queries, dashboards, and automated alerts to uncover anomalous patterns such as counterfeit documentation, suspicious claims activity, identity misuse, or operational irregularities.
• Leverage open-source data and information to conduct link analysis to uncover fraud networks and schemes.

Cross-Functional Collaborations:

• Produce high-quality intelligence products including threat assessments, trend analyses, profiles, timelines, and geo-based heat maps.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to share intelligence, escalate issues, and support audit and investigative efforts.
• Identify issues and trends based on severity, potential impact, and risk, ensuring proper documentation and evidentiary standards.
  Risk & Controls
• Recommend and evaluate preventive, detective, and mitigative controls.
• Monitor changes in policy, regulations, technology, and criminal trends to anticipate shifts in fraud risk.

Reporting & Communication:

• Deliver timely, actionable reporting to leadership on trends, exposures, root causes, and mitigation opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare materials for audit, compliance, or law enforcement requests as needed.