Data Exploitation Officer (Data Scientist / Exploiter)
Job description
We are seeking a** Data Scientist / ****Data Exploitation Officer **with demonstrated research and reporting experience for a national security customer. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in all-source intelligence and national security operations to support high-impact intelligence missions and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of regional, technical, political, and financial issues. This position offers the opportunity to drive global operations, feed analytical efforts, and provide decision-makers with actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of all-source intelligence to identify high-value institutions, networks, and operational vulnerabilities.
- Develop comprehensive data evaluation reports and identify avenues for operational access.
- Publish reports that address intelligence gaps relevant to national security priorities.
- Provide mission-specific technical guidance and oversight.
- Fuse intelligence from SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and financial data to support national security objectives.
- Brief senior stakeholders and operational personnel on multifaceted data findings and actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate across interagency partners to build strategic relationships and support joint operations.
Required Skills:
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph.
- 7+ years of demonstrated research and writing experience.
- Working knowledge of customer-specific research platforms, tools, and data sets.
- Exceptional briefing, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong skills and expertise in data evaluation and link analysis, with the ability to derive actionable insights from large data sets to inform mission-critical decisions.
- Prior work with both government and commercial sector clients.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with financial intelligence and cryptocurrency investigations.
- Certifications in Chainalysis Reactor and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals.
- Certifications in anti-money laundering or counter–financial crimes.
- Reading skills in Chinese, Russian, Farsi, or Arabic.
- Experience working with computer network and host-based data (e.g., firewall logs, PCAP, DNS)
*M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. * We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.