Provide expert-level guidance on sentiment analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices for DoD personnel and partner organizations
Design and implement sentiment analysis frameworks to support operational intelligence requirements
Advise on the selection, deployment, and optimization of sentiment analysis technologies and platforms
Conduct advanced analytical assessments of population sentiment across multiple information environments
Support tactical and strategic decision-making through actionable sentiment intelligence products
Develop, deliver, and maintain comprehensive training curricula on sentiment analysis techniques and applications
Provide instruction on methods to capture and process data that is procured in major data scraping and collection efforts to assist in understanding population sentiment and digital trends
Create practical exercises, case studies, and hands-on training scenarios relevant to DoD mission sets
Train personnel on data collection methodologies, processing workflows, and analytical techniques
Assess student competency and provide detailed feedback on analytical products
Maintain current awareness of emerging technologies and incorporate innovations into training programs
Execute large-scale data collection and scraping operations from open-source and authorized platforms
Process and normalize multi-source datasets including social media, news feeds, forums, and digital communications
Apply natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and computational linguistics techniques
Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance data collection and processing efficiency
Ensure data integrity, quality control, and compliance with legal and ethical standards
Identify and track population sentiment trends, narrative patterns, and information influence operations
Produce clear, concise intelligence products tailored to diverse stakeholder requirements
Brief senior leadership on sentiment trends, emerging threats, and operational recommendations
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including OSINT analysts, data scientists, and operations personnel

Requirements

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Experience in sentiment analysis, social media analysis, or OSINT
Background in instruction or training
Prior support to DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal law enforcement
Experience with large-scale data collection, web scraping, and data processing
Proficiency with sentiment analysis platforms (Brandwatch, Crimson Hexagon, Synthesio, Palantir, etc)
Advanced programming in Python, R, or similar
Experience with web scraping tools (BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium, APIs)
Strong NLP skills (NLTK, spaCy, transformers, BERT)
Proficiency in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, D3.js)
Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Deep understanding of social media ecosystems and online communities
Familiarity with information operations, influence campaigns, and narrative analysis techniques
Ability to identify trends and anomalies in large datasets
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving in dynamic environments
Knowledge of DoD data regulations, privacy laws, GDPR, and ethical data practices
Willingness to deploy up to 50% of the time as required by mission needs
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Benefits

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sentiment analysisdata collectionweb scrapingnatural language processingmachine learningdata processingdata visualizationprogramming in Pythonprogramming in RSQL

Soft Skills

critical thinkingproblem-solvinginstructiontrainingcollaborationcommunicationanalytical assessmentfeedback provisiontrend identificationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDJuris DoctorateSecret clearance