Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst, Organized Crime Focus | Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst / Analystin (m/w/d) mit dem Schwerpunkt Clankriminalität
Landeskriminalamt Nordrhein-Westfalen
Job Summary
This specialized intelligence role at the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) of North Rhine-Westphalia focuses on combating organized crime, particularly Clan Crime, through advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis. The analyst will be responsible for researching, identifying, and analyzing existing criminal structures and networks across publicly accessible communications, including deep dives into the Clearweb, Deepweb, and Darknet. Key daily tasks involve securing and documenting evidence, evaluating findings, and producing strategic and operational analytical reports using specialized web analysis tools. The position requires a relevant academic background, such as a Bachelor's degree in Political or Arab Studies, combined with mandatory native or C1 level proficiency in written and spoken Arabic. This is a crucial, high-impact role contributing directly to regional security and criminal investigation efforts, offering a meaningful, societally relevant career path within public service.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's or Diploma degree (or comparable) in Political Science, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Media Studies, Islamic Studies, Arab Studies, or a comparable field.
Experience
- Practical experience in data collection (e.g., Crawling)
- Practical experience in applying analysis tools (e.g., OSINT research)
- Experience in data collection and preparation
- Experience in applying analysis software programs
Languages
Additional
- Mandatory native or C1 level proficiency in written and spoken Arabic (proof required). Desired knowledge of religious, political, and social conditions in the Arab region. Desired proficiency in additional foreign languages (e.g., Kurdish, French, Arabic dialects).
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