OSINT Intelligence Analyst

The Exodus Road (TER) envisions a world where no human is bought, sold, or exploited. We disrupt the darkness of modern-day slavery by making human trafficking crime more dangerous, equipping communities to protect the vulnerable through training and education, and walking with survivors as they walk into freedom. With a proven track record of impact and strong international teams and partners, TER is a leading anti-trafficking organization in the six countries where it operates. While engaging with international teams and partners, TER’s office in Colorado Springs primarily focuses on fundraising, administration, marketing and communications, and data-driven systems that impact the entire organization.

Job Summary:

The Exodus Road is seeking a detail-oriented OSINT Intelligence Analyst to support global human trafficking investigations. This remote, part-time role will start with level 1 OSINT investigations, focusing on open-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting to provide actionable insights for field investigators and law enforcement partners. Over time, the role is expected to grow into more advanced OSINT responsibilities and strategic intelligence contributions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct level 1 OSINT investigations, monitoring social media, forums, and dark web platforms for investigative leads.

• Maintain meticulous documentation of all investigations to ensure reproducibility and clarity.

• Identify and profile individuals or networks involved in human trafficking activities.

• Analyze digital content (photos, videos, posts) to assess victim circumstances.

• Compile project-specific reports, weekly updates, and monthly intelligence metrics.

• Collaborate with investigators and intelligence leadership to convert findings into operational action.

• As the role develops, take on more advanced OSINT analysis, trend identification, and multi-source intelligence reporting.

Ideal Candidate:

A highly curious, resourceful, and persistent investigator who thrives in remote work, loves to dig into digital footprints, and consistently produces timely, actionable insights from complex, unstructured data. The candidate is ethically grounded, detail-obsessed, and has a strong sense of accountability—someone who can start with foundational OSINT work and rapidly grow into an expert, high-impact intelligence contributor.

Skills, Experience, and Expectations:

• Proven experience conducting OSINT investigations across open sources, including social media, forums, and the deep/dark web.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and pattern recognition skills.

• Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to produce structured, sourced, fact-based, reproducible intelligence reports for internal investigators, law enforcement, and prosecutors.

• Comfort working independently in a remote environment while maintaining regular and prompt communication with the team.

• Flexibility to participate in team calls or collaborative sessions as needed (via Google Workspace or other platforms).

• Preferred: OSINT certifications or equivalent practical experience.

• Bonus: Language expertise in at least one of the following: Spanish, Hindi, Filipino/Tagalog, Thai, Portuguese.

• Ability and motivation to advance from level 1 investigations to more complex, multi-source, strategic intelligence work over time.

What Does Success Look Like?:

1st 90 Days:

• Demonstrates full proficiency with The Exodus Road’s OSINT tools, processes, and reporting standards.

• Completes at least 5–7 Level 1 OSINT reports on targets, victims, or trafficking modalities.

• Develops a deep understanding of The Exodus Road’s operational priorities, mission focus, and human trafficking context.

• Establishes clear, reliable communication routines with internal investigators and intelligence leadership.

• Produces reports that are accurate, reproducible, and immediately actionable, with accurate and forensically sound evidence and sources.

6-Month Mark:

• Successfully handles multiple concurrent OSINT investigations with minimal oversight, consistently meeting deadlines.

• Produces high-quality intelligence reports that directly contribute to field operations and law enforcement actions.

• Identifies trends, patterns, and potential threats in trafficking networks, providing proactive insights rather than reactive findings.

• Collaborates with investigators to optimize investigative workflows, suggesting process improvements and innovative OSINT approaches.

• Builds a track record of accuracy, speed, and actionable output that demonstrates reliability and expertise in OSINT.

End of 1st Year:

• Becomes a key contributor and recognized expert within the team for OSINT intelligence analysis.

• Regularly produces complex, multi-source intelligence reports that directly support strategic operational decisions.

• Provides mentorship or guidance to newer analysts or collaborators on OSINT best practices.

• Anticipates investigative needs, proactively generating leads and insights that significantly enhance organizational impact.

• Demonstrates consistent, high-quality output that influences operational planning, risk assessments, and organizational intelligence strategy.

The Exodus Road does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. TER is a nonsectarian nonprofit, and all salary ranges are determined by a third-party consultant and deemed as fair and competitive in the state of Colorado.